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Kane Brace Sends 10-Man Bayern Into Champions League Last 16

Early qualification locks a top-eight finish in the new league-phase table and spares Bayern the February playoff round.

Overview

  • Harry Kane scored two quick goals after halftime—heading in Michael Olise’s corner before converting a penalty—and later struck the crossbar with a second spot kick.
  • Defender Kim Min-jae was sent off for a second yellow card, but Bayern saw out the final half hour with 10 men to secure the win.
  • Bayern’s result guarantees direct passage to the round of 16 under the 36-team format, avoiding the two-legged playoff with one league-phase match still to play.
  • The Allianz Arena’s Suedkurve was closed under a UEFA sanction for prior pyrotechnics, softening the home atmosphere.
  • UEFA named Kane Player of the Match, and both he and Manuel Neuer said the first half was sloppy before the team raised the intensity after the break.