Bayern Munich started their UEFA Champions League campaign in extraordinary fashion, defeating Dynamo Zagreb 9-2 at the Allianz Arena. This match was a significant event for Bayern, marking the beginning of a new format in the Champions League, where they aim to go all the way and lift the trophy in their home stadium on May 31, 2025. The game was filled with high-energy action, led by Bayern’s star forward Harry Kane, who netted four goals, including three penalties. His performance cemented his place in history as the highest-scoring English player in the competition, surpassing Wayne Rooney's record.
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The game kicked off with Bayern's characteristic dominance, controlling the first half with a whopping 72% possession. Their first goal came in the 20th minute when Kane coolly converted a penalty, setting the tone for what would be a goal-fest. By halftime, Bayern had built a 3-0 lead with additional goals from Guerreiro and Olise, showcasing their offensive strength and tactical superiority.
However, just minutes into the second half, Dynamo Zagreb shocked the Munich crowd with a quick double strike, bringing the score to 3-2 and injecting some suspense into the match. But Bayern quickly responded with their relentless attacking force. Kane added another goal in the 57th minute, capitalizing on a rebound, and later completed his hat trick with a second penalty. A third penalty followed, securing his fourth goal of the night, further boosting Bayern’s lead to 7-2.
The latter part of the match saw more Bayern goals from Michael Olise, Leroy Sané, and Leon Goretzka, who closed out the scoring at 9-2 in stoppage time. It was a masterclass in attacking football, and Bayern proved why they are one of the most feared teams in Europe.
This victory marked Bayern’s 21st consecutive win in Champions League opening matches, underscoring their consistency on the European stage. With Harry Kane leading the attack and a squad full of world-class talent, Bayern Munich looks poised to make a deep run in this year’s Champions League, with dreams of winning the final at home stronger than ever.
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