Overview
- Bayern Munich defeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 matchup at the Allianz Arena.
- Harry Kane scored twice, including a penalty, while Jamal Musiala added a goal following a mistake by Leverkusen's goalkeeper, Matej Kovar.
- Leverkusen's Nordi Mukiele was sent off in the second half, leaving the team to play with ten men for the final 30 minutes of the match.
- Bayern's victory ends a seven-game winless streak against Leverkusen and positions them strongly for the return leg at the BayArena.
- Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso emphasized his team's resilience, citing past comebacks, but acknowledged the challenge of overturning the deficit against a dominant Bayern side.