Bayern Munich’s Dominant Start in UEFA Champions League Against Dinamo Zagreb

Bayern Munich commenced their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League journey with an overwhelming victory against Dinamo Zagreb, triumphing with a score of 9-2. The match, held at the Allianz Arena, showcased Bayern’s superiority from the outset.

Harry Kane was a standout performer, scoring four goals, including two from the penalty spot. His contributions were bolstered by key assists from teammates Jamal Musiala and Joshua Kimmich. Bayern’s other goals came from Raphaël Guerreiro, Michael Olise, Leroy Sané, and Leon Goretzka, each emphasizing Bayern’s attacking prowess.

The home team’s dominance was evident early in the match, with goals disallowed for offside before Kane opened the scoring with a penalty following a foul on Aleksandar Pavlović. Bayern continued to pressure Dinamo’s defense, leading to further goals by Musiala assisting Guerreiro and an expertly taken corner leading to Olise’s header.

Dinamo Zagreb, despite being two goals down at halftime, attempted a spirited comeback early in the second half. Goals from Bruno Petković and Takuya Ogiwara momentarily reduced the deficit, sparking a brief scare for Bayern. However, Kane quickly restored Bayern’s lead, scoring again through a rebound and adding another two penalties to his tally.

Bayern’s response to Dinamo’s early second-half goals was assertive, reclaiming control and adding more to the scoreline to conclude the match decisively. The result reaffirms Bayern Munich’s intended dominance in the Champions League under the guidance of new head coach Vincent Kompany.

Bayern will look to build upon this early success as they continue their campaign, with aspirations of asserting their prowess on the European stage once more at the Allianz Arena.