Bayern move closer to the Champions League quarterfinals with a successful 3-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their last 16 game.
Bayern start the match with intensity, putting the Leverkusen defence under much pressure. Leon Goretzka had the first clear opportunity just six minutes in the game, but Mario Hermoso’s clearance divert the danger.
Harry Kane score the opener for Bayern’ due high dominance. when Michael Olise made a darting run down the right flank, delivering a cross that Harry Kane headed into the net.
Leverkusen struggled to establish any shot on target despite some moments of possession, with their best chance of the first half arising from a costly backbpass by Dayot Upamecano that left Jeremie Frimpong one-on-one with Manuel Neuer. The experienced goalkeeper, make a crucial save in the 13th minute.
Bayern continued to assert their control, creating additional scoring opportunities before the interval. Jamal Musiala struck the crossbar with a close-range header, while Kingsley Coman and Joshua Kimmich also came close in the second half.
The second period commenced in much the same vein, with Bayern capitalising on a mistake by Leverkusen’s goalkeeper. A cross from Kimmich slipped through Matej Kovar’s fingers, allowing Musiala to tap in from close range to double the lead nine minutes after the restart.
Leverkusen’s situation worsten further as Mukiele received a second yellow card for a foul on Coman in midfield, making Leverkusen 10 men.
The game worse when Kovar misjudged a corner, leading to a foul by Edmond Tapsoba on Kane in the area. After a VAR review, Bayern was awarded a penalty, which Kane converted it, making Bayern 3-0 lead.
Joao Palhinha miss a clear chance in a stoppage time, striking the crossbar after a nice set-piece by Musiala.
” Bayern Coach Vicente kompany say We need to perform like we did today in the second leg to go through. We need to keep the momentum going until Tuesday.”
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