Bayern vs Dinamo Zagreb(9-2): Harry Kane Scores 4 Goals
Bayern Munich started their UEFA Champions League campaign with a resounding 9-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians were in complete control of the match from the start, with Harry Kane scoring four goals and Leroy Sané adding three more.
Match Summary
Bayern took the lead in the 19th minute when Kane converted a penalty. The England captain then scored three more goals in the second half, giving Bayern a comfortable 4-0 lead. Dinamo Zagreb pulled two goals back through Bruno Petković and Takuhiro Ogiwara, but Bayern were not to be denied. Sané scored three goals in the final 15 minutes to seal the victory.
Harry Kane Shines
Kane was the star of the show for Bayern, scoring four goals in his first UEFA Champions League appearance for the club. The 30-year-old has now scored 40 goals in 35 appearances for Bayern in all competitions.
Team Lineups
| Player | Position |
| Bayern Munich | |
| Manuel Neuer | Goalkeeper |
| Raphael Guerreiro | Left-back |
| Dayot Upamecano | Center-back |
| Min-jae Kim | Center-back |
| Alphonso Davies | Right-back |
| Joshua Kimmich | Defensive midfielder |
| Leon Goretzka | Defensive midfielder |
| Leroy Sané | Left winger |
| Thomas Müller | Attacking midfielder |
| Harry Kane | Center-forward |
| Kingsley Coman | Right winger |
| Dinamo Zagreb | |
| Dominik Livaković | Goalkeeper |
| Josip Šutalo | Center-back |
| Marin Leovac | Left-back |
| Stefan Ristovski | Right-back |
| Mislav Oršić | Left winger |
| Luka Ivanusec | Attacking midfielder |
| Bruno Petković | Center-forward |
| Amer Gojak | Attacking midfielder |
| Takuhiro Ogiwara | Right winger |
| Ivan Perišić | Left winger |
| Arijan Ademi | Defensive midfielder |
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Match Stats
| Statistic | Bayern Munich | Dinamo Zagreb |
| Possession | 70% | 30% |
| Shots on target | 21 | 10 |
| Goals | 8 | 2 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Fouls | 12 | 15 |
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Müller Sets New Champions League Record
In addition to the victory, Thomas Müller made history by surpassing the record for most appearances by a player for a single club in the UEFA Champions League. With his appearance against Dinamo Zagreb, Müller surpassed the previous record of 151 appearances held by Xavi Hernández for Barcelona. Müller has now made 152 appearances for Bayern Munich in the competition.
Conclusion
Bayern Munich’s 8-2 victory over Dinamo Zagreb was a statement of intent in the UEFA Champions League. The Bavarians are clear favorites to win the competition this season, and they will be difficult to stop.
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