Champions League: Kane’s historic goal secures Bayern’ last spot

Harry Kane made history as Bayern Munich secured their place in the Champions League quarter-finals with a victory over Bayer Leverkusen.  

The English striker found the net in the 52nd minute with a close-range finish, marking his 10th goal in Europe this season, more than any other English player has ever scored in a single Champions League campaign.

Bayern entered the second leg with a commanding 3-0 advantage from the first leg and once again dominated in Leverkusen.

Vincent Kompany’s side showed early promise, with Michael Olise and Kingsley Coman coming close, but Bayern’s quality ultimately prevailed as they cruised into the last eight.

Leverkusen needed to come out and attack after the break, but it was Bayern who put the tie beyond doubt when Patrik Schick’s attempted clearance of a Joshua Kimmich free-kick fell straight at the feet of Kane who bundled home from a few yards out.

With their star man Florian Wirtz ruled out with an ankle ligament injury, the hosts lacked invention and impact in the attacking third.

Xabi Alonso’s side were looking to become only the fifth side in Champions League history to overturn a three-goal first leg deficit, yet it took them 65 minutes to register a shot on target.

Jeremie Frimpong forced Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig into a smart low stop, before Schick headed straight at the visiting stopper moments later

Leverkusen’s desperation left more space for Bayern to exploit and Alphonso Davies took full advantage by converting Kane’s cross from close range in the 71st minute.

The England captain then spurned a good chance to add a third when he placed wide under little pressure, before he rattled the crossbar with a snap-shot on the turn. Jamal Musiala also struck the post from a tight angle with 10 minutes left after being sent away by Serge Gnabry’s pass.

Bayern will face Inter Milan in the quarter-finals after the Serie A champions defeated Feyenoord. The first leg will take place on 7/8 April with the second leg a week later.