Bayern’s Harry Kane ends 4-game scoring drought with 2 goals against Leverkusen

By Canadian Press on March 5, 2025.

MUNICH (AP) — Harry Kane ended his four-game scoring drought for Bayern Munich with his two goals giving his team a 3-0 lead over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Kane rewarded Bayern’s good start on Wednesday with a header off Michael Olise’s cross in the ninth minute.

Kane showed his value by working hard, at one stage regaining possession in his own half after he’d lost the ball and launching a counterattack for Olise.

He got his second goal from the penalty spot in the 75th. Edmond Tapsoba conceded the spot kick for holding Kane with both arms, and the England forward duly scored with his 30th successfully taken penalty in a row.

Kane hadn’t scored for Bayern since the team’s 2-1 win at Celtic in the playoffs on Feb. 2.

The England forward has 21 goals in 22 games in the Bundesliga so far this season, with nine of them penalties. His goals against Leverkusen were his eighth and ninth in the Champions League.

The return game is in Leverkusen next Tuesday.

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