Bayern Munich Crush Leverkusen 2-0 to Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals | Kane Sets Scoring Record”
Venue: BayArena
Competition: UEFA Champions League (Round of 16, Second Leg)
Date: [Insert Date]
Written by: SpringNewsNG Media Limited, March 12, 2025
Match Summary:
Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a dominant 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen at the BayArena, sealing a comprehensive 5-0 aggregate win.
First Half:
The first half was a tense affair with Bayern initially denied a penalty following a challenge on Harry Kane by Jonathan Tah. Despite their control, Bayern struggled to break through, with Kane testing Lukas Hradecky and Leverkusen’s Patrik Schick coming closest for the hosts with a strong header. The half ended goalless, leaving Leverkusen with a mountain to climb.
Second Half:
Bayern took full control after the break, with Kane scoring his 10th goal of the Champions League campaign—becoming the first English player to achieve the feat in a single season. Alphonso Davies then added a second to put the tie beyond doubt. Leverkusen remained open at the back, and Bayern could have scored more if not for the woodwork denying Jamal Musiala.
Man of the Match:
Harry Kane – Scoring a crucial goal and leading Bayern’s attack, Kane once again proved his world-class quality in Europe’s top competition.
Key Match Stats:
- Possession: Bayer Leverkusen 53% – 47% Bayern Munich
- Shots: Bayer Leverkusen 17 – 12 Bayern Munich
- Shots on Target: Bayer Leverkusen 3 – 5 Bayern Munich
- Corners: Bayer Leverkusen 14 – 6 Bayern Munich
- Fouls: Bayer Leverkusen 24 – 13 Bayern Munich
Conclusion:
Bayern Munich displayed a professional performance to ease past Leverkusen, who fought hard but lacked the cutting edge. With this victory, Bayern march on to the quarter-finals, reaffirming their status as one of Europe’s elite clubs.
