Champions League – Kane scores twice as Bayern Munich eliminate Atalanta 4-1
2026-03-19 03:05

In another key match of the second leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Bayern Munich, playing at home at the Allianz Arena, defeated Atalanta 4-1 thanks to goals from Kane, Lennart Karl, and Diaz.
Five minutes into the match, Bayern Munich created an attacking opportunity. Kane received the ball and passed it diagonally into the penalty area, where Guerreiro attempted a diving shot, but the ball was caught by Atalanta goalkeeper Sportiello. In the 10th minute, Kane's lobbed pass was headed on by an opposing player, and Diaz's volley in the penalty area went over the goal.
In the 12th minute, Diaz passed the ball across the box, and Guerrero received it, broke into the penalty area, and shot, but the ball was caught by Atalanta goalkeeper Sportiello. In the 15th minute, Pavlovic received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, but it was saved by Sportiello.
In the 25th minute, Bayern Munich launched an attack with a cross. Kane's volley in the penalty area struck Scarvinni's hand, and after VAR intervention, the referee awarded Bayern Munich a penalty. Kane then converted the penalty, giving Bayern Munich a 1-0 lead.
In the 31st minute, Atalanta goalkeeper Sportiello kicked off, and De Catelare received the ball and entered the penalty area to shoot, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 44th minute, Atalanta attacked again, and Scarvini headed the ball across, but Pasalic's close-range shot was blocked by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ulbig.
In the 50th minute of the second half, Scamarca received a pass from De Catellare and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was caught by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ulbig.
In the 54th minute, Stanisic passed the ball into the penalty area, Kane received it, dribbled past several defenders, and fired a shot into the net, giving Bayern Munich a 2-0 lead over Atalanta. In the 56th minute, Kane orchestrated an attack, and Lennart Karl received a diagonal pass from Diaz in the penalty area before firing a low shot into the net, making it 3-0 for Bayern Munich.
In the 60th minute, Atalanta attempted a counter-attack. Bernasconi passed the ball to Sulemana, whose shot was blocked by Bayern Munich goalkeeper Ulbig. In the 70th minute, Lennart Karl played a long pass to Diaz, who controlled the ball, entered the penalty area, and then chipped it into the net, extending Bayern Munich's lead to 4-0.
In the 85th minute, Atalanta won a corner kick. Pasalic headed the ball across the goal, and Samardzic headed it in, helping Atalanta pull one back from 1-4.
Bayern Munich ultimately defeated Atalanta 4-1 at home, successfully advancing to the quarterfinals.
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