Bayern Munich Dominates Leverkusen 3-0 in Champions League First Leg
Harry Kane's brace and Jamal Musiala's goal put Bayern in control, while Leverkusen faces an uphill battle in the return leg.
- Harry Kane scored twice, including a penalty, and Jamal Musiala capitalized on a goalkeeper error to secure Bayern Munich's commanding 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
- Leverkusen played with ten men for over half an hour after Nordi Mukiele was sent off for a second yellow card, further compounding their struggles.
- Bayern's Manuel Neuer was substituted due to a calf injury sustained while celebrating Musiala's goal, with 21-year-old Jonas Urbig making his debut in goal.
- Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso urged his team to draw inspiration from Liverpool's 2005 'Miracle of Istanbul' as they aim to overturn the deficit in the second leg at home.
- Bayern's win ended a six-match winless streak against Leverkusen under Alonso and positioned them strongly to advance to the quarter-finals.