In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, Bayern Munich, spearheaded by England's captain Harry Kane, completely turned the tables on Lazio, defeating them 3-0 after trailing 1-0. Despite the early efforts of Lazio, especially those of the fired Ciro Immobile, Kane and Bayern paid the Italians back and qualified for the quarterfinals.
After an early setback, Bayern Munich overcame Lazio thanks to goals from Harry Kane and Thomas Muller, winning 3-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Immobile's rejection gave Lazio a chance to take the lead, but Kane and Bayern took retribution and moved on to the next round.
In the second half, Kane scored his second goal by tapping in a rebound to extend Bayern's lead comfortably. Lazio's chances of making a comeback diminished as their score dropped. With their victory, Bayern has advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals 12 times in the last 13 seasons, relieving pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel, whose position was speculated to be in jeopardy if the German powerhouses didn't advance.
Lazio, who has not yet triumphed in a Champions League knockout round, meekly went out without making a single attempt on goal. The decisive stages of the game demonstrated Bayern's superiority, as Kane and Muller produced precision finishes that cemented Bayern's place as a dominant power in European football.
Highlights of the match: Fantastic Opportunity 37' - A deflected cross tries to find stability, just missing the far post. The crowd waited with suspense, but Immobile had little time to get a grip on the soaring ball.
Objective! Munich Bayern Kane scores 1-0 for Lazio. Bayern has scored in 39'! All of it stems from Muller's brilliant dash behind the defence and a comeback to the danger zone. During the chaos, Guerriero's shot was stopped, but Kane managed to get the ball in and score.
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Goal, Bayern Munich Lazio 2-0 (Muller) What a goal! 45+2' When a Bayern corner is only partially cleared, De Ligt volleys the ball into the goal while backing up. De Ligt celebrates, but Muller's goal—a deft touch—ensures the ball crosses the line.
Goal, Bayern Munich Kane scores 3-0 for Lazio. 66': Kane scores once again to win the game! From the left, he breaks past Lazio's defence and attempts a shot, which prompts a stop, but Kane taps it in.
Talking Point: Bayern Shows Off Their Persistent Strength:
Bayern Munich showed resiliency by coming into this match as a team in turmoil that could be eliminated from the Champions League. They demonstrated their superiority to everyone by defeating the quarterfinalists once more.
This win is the result of more than simply teamwork; Kane and Muller's predatory instincts were clear. But as Lazio found out, it's the kind of trait that opponents might find counterproductive. The Italian squad, which had never advanced past the Champions League knockout stage, gave in to Bayern's relentless siege.
Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich was named player of the match.
His skill was on display as he set up the first goal and scored the second, which proved to be the game-winning goal. In this match, Muller gave Bayern the strategic thinking and clinical finishing that won them the match.
Bayern Munich: Sané 6, Muller 8, Musiala 7, Kane 8, Neuer 6, Kimmich 5, DÃaz 6, De Ligt 7, Guerriero 6, Pavlovich 7, Goretzka 6, Sané 6, and Muller 8. Subs: Gnabry N/A, Laimer N/A, Davies 5, Tel 5.
Lazio: Vecino 5, Alberto 6, Zaccagni 5, Anderson 5, Immobile 5, Guendouzi 6, Provodel 7, Marusic 5, Gila 5, Romagnoli 5, Pelegrini 5, Vecino 6, Guendouzi 6. Subs: Pedro 4, Kamada N/A, Castellanos 4, Isaksen 5, Cataldi 4.
Bayern proved their mettle in this thrilling match, clinching their place in the Champions League quarterfinals and solidifying their place as one of the footballing giants of Europe.