Bayern Munich successfully defeated Bayer Leverkusen with a score of 2-0 in the second leg of the 2024/2025 Champions League round of 16 held at BayArena, Tuesday (11/3/2025).
Bayern’s two winning goals at Leverkusen’s headquarters were all scored in the second half, each through Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies.
Thanks to this result, Bayern Munich is entitled to advance to the last 8 with a 5-0 aggregate victory after winning 3-0 in the first leg. In the quarter-finals, Bayern will meet Inter Milan.
Check out the full summary of the match below.
Leverkusen and Bayern appeared open from the start. Both teams created a number of opportunities. However, no goals were scored throughout the first half.
Entering the second half, Bayern successfully opened the scoring in the 52nd minute. Joshua Kimmich’s free kick was received by Kane in front of the goal. Kane easily scored a goal.
Bayern were increasingly on top after Davies doubled their lead in the 71st minute. Receiving an assist from Kane, Davies fired a first-time shot past Lukas Hradecky.
No additional goals were scored in the remaining time. The final score of 2-0 for Bayern Munich was the victory.
Harry Kane was named the best player in Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen.
UEFA ists voted Kane as Player of the Match. The English striker’s contribution was indeed very significant in this match.
“He showed great movement and worked hard without the ball, scoring one goal and providing an assist for another goal.” was the UEFA ’s assessment.
In addition to scoring the opening goal, Kane also played a role in providing an assist for Davies’ second goal.
Harry Kane has always been synonymous with goal records. This time, he became the first English player to score 10 goals in a single Champions League season.
Previously, this record was held by several players with a maximum of eight goals. Players like Mick Jones and Tommy Taylor have come close to this achievement.
However, Kane now stands alone at the top. With Bayern still in the Champions League, his goal tally could continue to grow.
In addition to scoring, he also provided an assist for Alphonso Davies’ goal. Bayern advanced to the quarter-finals with confidence.
In the next round, Bayern will face Inter Milan. The Nerazzurri previously eliminated Feyenoord.
