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Kane Fires Bayern Into Knockout Stage
22 Jan
Summary
- Harry Kane scored two goals in three minutes to secure a win.
- Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League knockout stage.
- The team played with 10 men after Kim Min-jae's red card.
Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League knockout stage with a decisive 2-0 victory over Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday.
Top scorer Harry Kane was the hero, netting twice in a span of just three minutes in the second half. His goals came in the 52nd and 55th minutes, the latter from a penalty after he was fouled.
The England captain's performance ended a rare three-game scoring drought in the competition, bringing his tally to seven goals and placing him at the top of the scorers' list.
Despite facing adversity when defender Kim Min-jae received a second yellow card in the 64th minute, reducing Bayern to 10 men, the team maintained their composure and secured the win.
This victory guarantees Bayern a top-eight finish in the league phase, ensuring their automatic progression to the Round of 16 with one match remaining.
