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HARRY KANE BRACE SENDS BAYERN MUNICH INTO THE UCL KNOCKOUT STAGES

Harry Kane scored twice to secure Bayern Munich’s 250th Champions League win, despite a red card for defender Kim Min-jae.

Harry Kane brace sends Bayern Munich into the UCL knockout stages
Harry Kane hits 34 goals as Bayern cruise past Union Saint-Gilloise

Bayern Munich punched their ticket to the Champions League knockouts after a 2-0 win over Union Saint-Gilloise on Wednesday night at the Allianz Arena.

Harry Kane did most of the damage, bagging both goals, though he also missed a penalty. The first half wasn’t much to write home about—Bayern looked flat, honestly—but they got the job done after the break.

Things got a little messy when Kim Min-jae picked up his second yellow and got sent off, leaving Bayern with ten men for the rest of the match.

Still, Bayern kept their spotless home record against Belgian teams and notched their 250th Champions League win. Only Real Madrid has more.

Since the winter break, Bayern have shifted into a higher gear. Four straight wins, all competitions.

This victory keeps them second in the group with 18 points, three behind Arsenal, who haven’t dropped a single game.

Vincent Kompany switched things up from the last match. Michael Olise, Raphael Guerreiro, and Joshua Kimmich came into the lineup, and Kim Min-jae took Dayot Upamecano’s spot since Upamecano was out sick.

Bayern came out flying. Kane almost scored in the first two minutes, but Scherpen pulled off a sharp save.

After that, Bayern hogged the ball but didn’t do much with it. No real spark up front, not enough clear chances.

Actually, the best moment of the half belonged to the visitors. Promise David got a header on target from close range, but Manuel Neuer pulled off a brilliant save.

Christian Falk predicted an easy Bayern win before kickoff, but by halftime, it was still goalless and pretty frustrating.

Bayern came to life in the second half, like they’ve done all season. Kane broke the deadlock, rising above everyone to head home from a corner.

A few minutes later, Kane got taken down in the box and converted the penalty for his 34th goal of the season.

Momentum stalled a bit after Kim Min-jae’s red card. Bayern shifted to game management mode, just keeping the ball as much as they could with ten men.

Michael Olise’s shot hit Van de Perre’s arm, and after a long VAR check, Bayern got another penalty in the 78th minute. Kane stepped up again but smacked the woodwork.

Olise then set up a golden chance for Luis Diaz to put the game away, but Diaz somehow missed from close range. The crowd couldn’t believe it.

BAYERN MUNICH HELD: VUSKOVIC AND VIEIRA STUN KOMPANY IN A WILD 2-2 HAMBURG DRAW

Luka Vuskovic and Fabio Vieira shine as Hamburg hold Bayern Munich to a 2-2 draw. Read the full Bundesliga match analysis here.

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Vincent Kompany’s rotation is hurting Bayern

Bayern Munich dropped points again in the Bundesliga, settling for a 2-2 draw against Hamburg up north. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz both found the net for Bayern, who took the lead after Fabio Vieira had put Hamburg ahead with a first-half penalty. But Luka Vuskovic, who was everywhere for the hosts, powered in a header to snatch a well-earned point in a wild game at Volksparkstadion.

Early on, Bayern tried to quiet down the home crowd and pushed hard for the first goal. Still, it was Hamburg who struck first. About 30 minutes in, Nicolai Remberg beat Joshua Kimmich to a loose ball and drew a foul from the German midfielder. Fabio Vieira, on loan from Arsenal, coolly slotted the penalty past Manuel Neuer and into the bottom corner.

Bayern didn’t waste much time. Within ten minutes, Serge Gnabry slipped behind the defence and whipped in a cross. Kimmich’s awkward shot landed at Kane’s feet, and the England captain smashed it home. Kompany threw on Luis Diaz at halftime, and it paid off instantly. Diaz finished off a slick pass from Olise less than a minute after coming on.

Hamburg weren't rattled, though. Just eight minutes into the second half, Vuskovic muscled past Alphonso Davies and hammered in a header from William Mikelbrencis’ cross. Hamburg almost took the lead when Neuer fluffed a clearance, leaving Vieira with an open goal, but Davies raced back to clear it off the line. Bayern pushed for a winner and shouted for a couple of penalties, but the referee wasn’t having it. In the end, both sides walked away with a point.

Standout player? Luka Vuskovic, no question. The Croatian centre-back, on loan from Tottenham, gave Hamburg steel at the back and kept Kane pretty quiet. His equaliser—already his fourth of the season—showed a hunger and skill Spurs have been missing lately.

On the flip side, Vincent Kompany has to take some heat. The Bayern boss did well bringing on Diaz, but you wonder if starting him would’ve made the difference. Bayern had the lead but couldn’t finish the job, and Hamburg deserved their share of the spoils.

HARRY KANE REVEALS HIS "FAVORITE GERMAN DISH" IS ACTUALLY A REWARD FOR SCORING

It’s a ritual! Harry Kane reveals how local chef Stefan Kastner delivers free veal schnitzels for every goal he scores for Bayern.

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Harry Kane gets free dinners for every Bayern Munich goal

Every time Harry Kane scores for Bayern Munich, he gets a free dinner—no joke. There’s this local pub owner who drops off a schnitzel for every goal Kane bangs in for the German champs.

The man behind this tradition? Stefan Kastner, chef and superfan, runs the Buchenhain Forest Inn. He doesn’t just send the food—he actually drives out himself to Kane’s place and hands it over. Kastner’s from Baierbrunn, a suburb just outside Munich, and he swears his schnitzels give Kane that extra push on the pitch.

Kane, by the way, calls these deliveries a “ritual”. He even lets Kastner—everyone calls him the “Schnitzel Guy”—swing by past security whenever he’s due for a drop-off. With the way Kane’s scoring, that’s happening a lot.

Funny thing, though—Kane’s strict about his diet. No chips, ever. Kastner says, “At first, I just did it as a fan. Now, it’s a real tradition. I’ve been at this for over a year, and I’d say we’re up to 50 or 60 schnitzels so far. I don’t deliver one after every single goal. I wait until he’s scored a couple, then I drive over, usually around six in the evening. Lately, I wait for two goals before making the trip. Then I bring a veal schnitzel with roasted potatoes, plus another with potato salad.”

When the local paper TZ ran the story, Kane owned up—he loves schnitzels. “It’s turned into a ritual. It’s lovely. Honestly, it’s probably my favourite dish in Germany. Some people say it’s Austrian or Bavarian, but either way, it’s my top pick since moving here.”

He’s quick to admit he doesn’t eat every single one. “They get delivered, and my family or whoever’s at the house digs in. It helps us feel like we’re part of the community,” he says.

“And really, this was Stefan’s idea. I doubt he thought I’d score this many goals. But, yeah, it’s just a good story. It feels right.”

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