Harry Kane goals ‘change Bayern Munich’s season’ and ensure Champions League progress
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According to Harry Kane, Bayern Munich's win against Lazio in the Champions League quarter-finals could have a significant impact on their season. This comes after the England captain scored two goals to keep their chances of winning a title this season intact.
Bayern were losing to Lazio after losing 1-0 in the first match in Italy. However, the German team managed to win at home with goals from England's leader Kane and Thomas Muller through headers just before the break.
Later on, Kane scored his second goal for the evening and his 33rd goal for Bayern in 33 matches for this season. Thanks to his efforts, Thomas Tuchel's team advanced to the next round before the quarter-final draw takes place next Friday.
Over the last five games in all competitions, Bayern only managed to win one game. Their position in the Bundesliga is currently 10 points behind the leaders, Bayer Leverkusen. Additionally, they have already been eliminated from the German Cup earlier this season.
Kane expressed his delight about the awesome evening that their team had. According to him, their recent game was such an important one since they were initially trailing by a goal in their first match. It was a significant moment that marked their season, and they put up a noteworthy display in the game.
We are aware that we need to enhance our performance but this kind of night can greatly influence the season. I am extremely pleased with the team and we simply need to maintain this energy.
Kane has managed to net six goals in the Champions League this year, tying him with Kylian Mbappe, and has also scored 27 in the Bundesliga. However, it could be argued that his two goals against Lazio were the most crucial so far for the team from Bavaria.
Lazio didn't really pose much of a challenge after falling behind. However, just before Kane scored, they had a great chance to score themselves. Unfortunately, Ciro Immobile missed a close-range header.
Kane scored a diving header, which was his first Champions League knockout stage goal in five years. After that, Muller scored the second goal just before half-time. This goal was scored from a Matthijs de Ligt volley.
The ex-Tottenham Hotspur forward put an end to any chance of a Lazio recovery in the 68th minute by scoring a goal from the rebound of Leroy Sane's shot, which was directed towards his path after being deflected by the goalkeeper.
In free language, the blog section can be rephrased as: Kane netted his 33rd goal of the season after receiving the rebound.
Kane has reached a milestone of 27 goals in the Champions League, making him second only to Wayne Rooney among all Englishmen who have ever played in the tournament. With a total of 51 goals across Uefa competitions, including the Europa League, Kane has also surpassed any other English player in this category.
Bayern secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the 12th time in 13 seasons. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain also made it through with a 4-1 aggregate victory over Real Sociedad, thanks to Mbappe's double goal contribution.
PSG had a comfortable game with a 2-0 lead from the first game. Mbappe, who is currently Europe's top scorer in the top five leagues this season, almost scored an early goal when he shot the ball narrowly over the bar after receiving a pass from Fabian Ruiz in the fifth minute.
PSG were in complete control of the game and took an early lead when Mbappe scored his fifth goal in the Champions League this season. The ball curved towards the goal and landed inside the far post.
Mbappe and Kane both have scored six goals in the Champions League this season.
Once again, Mbappe struck against Sociedad in the 56th minute with a brilliant finish from Lee Kang-in's well-played pass. In the dying moments of the game, Mikel Merino scored a consolation goal for Sociedad.
Contains news coverage from Reuters
