Harry Kane has helped to keep Bayern Munich dreaming of Champions League glory, but has pointed out that they’ve only done “half the job” in last-16.
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Three-goal lead after first leg vs LeverkusenKane bagged a brace at the Allianz ArenaOn course to book quarter-final berthFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The German giants are well on course to book a quarter-final berth after claiming a 3-0 victory over domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their all-Bundesliga knockout encounter. Said result was picked up on hone soil.
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That means Bayern have to go and complete a difficult European task in Leverkusen, which will not be easy. Kane is, however, firing on all cylinders, which bodes well for Vincent Kompany’s side. He bagged another brace in his latest outing.
WHAT HARRY KANE SAID
Kane now has 31 goals for the season through 34 appearances in all competitions. A powerful header and nerveless penalty were converted against Leverkusen. The England captain has posted on social media: “Half the job done. What a night at the Allianz!”
WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?
Kane is keeping Bayern in the hunt for major honours in 2024-25. They sit eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table, while their superstar No.9 now has nine Champions League goals to his name this term. That return has taken him above Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and one behind Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy in the Golden Boot race.