Bavaria conquered the arena: Kanter victory against Leverkusen in the Champions League thriller!

Bavaria conquered the arena: Kanter victory against Leverkusen in the Champions League thriller!

In a highly awaited duel from the UEFA Champions League, FC Bayern Munich secured an important advantage in the first leg of the last 16.Eg three minutes before the kick-off in the Allianz Arena with a 3-0 victory against Bayer 04 Leverkusen three dozen hooded Bayern fans in the standing nimble on the standing. While they ignited Bengalos when the iconic Champions League fanfare sounded. This mood reflected the motivation and fighting spirit of the players, who delivered a strong performance, especially in view of their previous weakness.

Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, a key figure in the club, commented before the game that Bayern was spurred on by the favorite role that Leverkusen was awarded. This was also evident in the course of the game. Harry Kane, the evening double scorer of the evening, confirmed the special motivation of the team. His first goal fell in the 9th minute by header after a precise flank by Michael Olise. After that, Jamal Musiala increased in the 54th minute after a capital error by Leverkusen's goalkeeper Matej Kover.

key moments of the game

The referee Michael Oliver, who was imposed on a penalty for Bavaria after consultation with the Var, caused discussions. Kane turned this tight shot in the 62nd minute after Edmond Tapsoba fouled him in the penalty area. This decision was questioned by Granit Xhaka, a midfielder of Leverkusen, who noted that Oliver had not whistled so determined in the Premier League. Xhaka, who played Arsenal from 2016 to 2023 and switched to Leverkusen in the summer of 2023, commented on the referee performance.

Leverkusen, on the other hand, experienced an additional challenge when Nordi Mukiele put off the pitch in the 62nd minute after a second yellow card. Despite the difficulties, Vincent Kompany, coach of Leverkusen, wanted a similar performance in the second leg to maintain his team's chances. Leon Goretzka, one of the top performers for Bavaria, said after the game that a 4: 0 would have been better, the end result.

Bavaria's path to stability

Bayern has been performing a strong performance again for a few weeks after having previously experienced a weak phase. The latest run includes overwhelming victories, including a 4-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt and a 3-1 against Stuttgart. These results have led the team back to success and the Spanish press also had a positive report on the return of the strong Bavarians.

With a clear goal in mind-the Champions League final on May 31-the team focuses on reaching the highest ambitions. The internal competition is high due to the almost complete availability of all players, which benefits the form of the team. This is an expression of the strategic depth of FC Bayern, which not only relies on current successes, but also on a long -term penetration in international football.