Celtic faced a tough 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League knockout play-off, but a late goal from Daizen Maeda offers a glimmer of hope for the return leg in Munich.
Bayern Munich took a significant step towards the Champions League round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over Celtic in the first leg of their playoff tie, thanks to goals from Michael Olise and Harry Kane.
Bayern Munich prepares to face Werder Bremen at the Allianz Arena in a Bundesliga match that could further solidify Bayern's lead at the top of the table. With Bayern in formidable form and Werder Bremen aiming to close the gap on the top six, this match promises to be a thrilling encounter.
Bayern Munich achieved a commanding 3-0 win against FC Augsburg at the Allianz Arena, thanks to a hat-trick by Harry Kane. Despite dominating possession and creating several scoring opportunities in the first half, Bayern struggled to break through Augsburg's robust defence. The deadlock was broken in the second half following a penalty awarded to Bayern after a handball incident. Kane converted two penalties and headed in another goal, marking a significant win for Bayern that solidifies their top position in the Bundesliga.
On 22 November 2024, Harry Kane made history by becoming the fastest player to score 50 goals in the Bundesliga. In a match against FC Augsburg, Kane delivered a stunning hat-trick, leading Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory. Despite a slow start, Bayern dominated possession and Kane opened the scoring with a penalty. He completed the hat-trick with another penalty and a header in stoppage time. Meanwhile, off the pitch, Bayern Munich voiced their support for women's goalkeeper Mala Grohs as she battles cancer. In other football news, FC Barcelona celebrated a major victory over Bayern in the UEFA Champions League with a Raphinha hat-trick, lifting the team's spirits for future challenges.
Lee Carsley ended his interim role as England's head coach with a decisive 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley, ensuring the team's promotion to the UEFA Nations League's top tier. The match saw a pivotal second half following a sluggish start. Liam Scales' sending off for a foul on Jude Bellingham led to a breakthrough penalty converted by Harry Kane. Subsequent goals from Anthony Gordon, Conor Gallagher, Jarrod Bowen, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis secured the victory. Carsley reflected positively on his tenure and the promising future under incoming coach Tuchel.
With nine major players like Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka withdrawing from the England squad due to injuries, captain Harry Kane voices his concern over players potentially prioritising club commitments over the national team. This development has put interim manager Lee Carsley in a difficult position as they prepare for crucial UEFA Nations League matches against Greece and Ireland. Discussions about player commitment to the national side intensify as England must secure a win against Greece to advance in the tournament.