- Harry Kane scored once and provided an assist as Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final second leg at the Allianz Arena. The victory sent Bayern into the semi-finals
- Kane extended his remarkable record against Real Madrid, becoming the first player to score or assist in five consecutive Champions League matches against the Spanish side. He also reached 13 goals in the competition this season
- Bayern’s win ended Real Madrid’s campaign and confirmed a semi-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain, as Kane and his side moved a step closer to the Champions League final
Harry Kane made UEFA Champions League history on Wednesday night after delivering a decisive performance to help Bayern Munich eliminate Real Madrid from the competition.
The England striker scored once and provided an assist as Bayern secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final clash at the Allianz Arena. The result ensured the German giants progressed to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, where they are set to face Paris Saint-Germain.
Kane’s contribution once again underlined his influence in Europe’s elite competition, as Bayern overcame the Spanish champions in a high-intensity encounter filled with attacking quality and defensive lapses on both sides.
According to Opta statistics, Kane has now either scored or assisted in each of his last five Champions League matches against Real Madrid. This remarkable run is the longest ever recorded by any player against the Spanish giants in the history of the competition, highlighting his consistent effectiveness at the highest level.
The former Tottenham Hotspur captain has also been in outstanding form throughout the current campaign, registering 13 Champions League goals so far this season. His tally places him just three goals behind Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé in the race for the competition’s top scorer.
Bayern’s victory was widely seen as a statement result, ending Real Madrid’s hopes of another deep European run and reinforcing the Bundesliga side’s credentials as genuine contenders for the title.
For Kane, the performance adds yet another milestone to a career already defined by prolific scoring and consistency across domestic and European competitions. His ability to influence high-stakes matches continues to strengthen his reputation as one of the most decisive forwards in world football.
Attention now turns to the semi-final showdown against Paris Saint-Germain, where Bayern will look to maintain their momentum and edge closer to a Champions League final appearance.
Mbappé matches Cristiano Ronaldo's record, scores on debut
As the European football season began, Real Madrid wasted no time reaffirming its European superiority with a 2-0 victory over last season’s Europa League winners, Atalanta, in the UEFA Super Cup.
Kylian Mbappé, who made his much-anticipated debut on Wednesday, August 14, in Warsaw, Poland, found the back of the net after 68 minutes into his Real Madrid career.
With this goal, Mbappé joined the ranks of Galácticos like Ronaldo and Cristiano Ronaldo, who also scored on their Real Madrid debuts. After the match, Mbappé set a lofty goal of scoring 50 times this season.