Bayern Munich kicked off their 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena, in a match that showcased the Bavarian side’s attacking power and Harry Kane’s leadership as a goalscorer. From the start, Vincent Kompany’s team set a high tempo and pressed aggressively in the opponent’s half, which quickly paid off. In the 20th minute, a low cross from the left caused chaos in Chelsea’s defense and ended in an own goal by Trevoh Chalobah, giving the home side the lead.

Just seven minutes later, Harry Kane doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after Jamal Musiala was fouled, calmly slotting the ball home to make it 2-0. Chelsea, however, refused to give up and responded immediately: only two minutes later, Cole Palmer finished off a quick counterattack with a precise shot past Manuel Neuer, cutting the deficit and sending the Blues into halftime with renewed hope. In the second half, Bayern controlled the tempo more effectively and denied Chelsea any clear opportunities.

In the 63rd minute, Kane struck again to seal the win with his second goal of the night, capitalizing on a defensive error and finishing confidently past the goalkeeper. With this brace, Kane reached a new personal milestone by surpassing 20 goals in the Champions League with two different clubs, joining an elite group of players such as Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo.

This victory also marked Bayern’s twenty-second consecutive win in opening Champions League matches, a streak that underscores their consistency and dominance in Europe’s top competition. The Allianz Arena crowd celebrated the result with euphoria, as Bayern moved to the top of their group and reinforced their status as strong contenders for the title.