Harry Kane’s brace gave Bayern Munich a 2-1 win over Galatasaray at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening. The win meant that the German giants progressed through to the Round of 16 in the Champions League.
Thomas Tuchel’s side have now won four out of four in Europe but were made to work hard for the win on the day. Galatasaray had a goal ruled out for offside before Kane got both of his goals in the final ten minutes to see his side home.
Bayern Munich vs Galatasaray: As it happened
In the same group as Manchester United and Copenhagen, Bayern defeated Galatasaray 3-1 when the two teams played in Istanbul two weeks ago. So far in the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich is undefeated with three wins in three games. Meanwhile, Galatasaray sits in second place with a win, a draw and a loss. So much is on the line in this important game.
Bayern Munich vs Galatasaray live
WHO: Bayern Munich vs Galatasaray
WHAT: UEFA Champions League, Group Stage
WHEN: Wednesday, November 8, 3 PM ET / Noon PT
WHERE: Live on Paramount+
Certainly, Bayern Munich will be feeling confident going into this game after their convincing victory last weekend in Der Klassiker where Harry Kane got a hat trick. Can England’s star striker continue his magical form for Bayern Munich as he’s done so far this season?
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Full Time: Bayern Munich 2-1 Galatasaray
It's all over, Bayern win 2-1. Bakambu is booked late on as the hosts progress to the knockouts. Its 4 out of 4 for Tuchel's side.
90+3' Bayern Munich 2-1 Galatasaray
Is that a consolation? After Muller fails to score one-on-one against Muslera, Galatasaray score as Bakambu gets on the end of Oliveira's cross to shoot past Neuer. Is there enough time for a comeback?
Meanwhile, it's Copehangen 3-3 Manchester United
87' Bayern make a change
Serge Gnabry comes on for Coman as the German Champions look to close out the game.
86' Bayern Munich 2-0 Galatasaray
Is there anyone stopping Harry Kane? You can't keep him off the game, can you. The English striker has his second tapping home from close range from Tel's perfectly weighted pass. After striking the post earlier, Kane now has two. The English striker is on a roll, what a start to life at Bayern.
Meanwhile, ten-man Manchester United are 3-2 up at Copenhagen
81' Bayern Munich 1-0 Galatasaray
After a lengthy VAR check, Bayern have the lead. Kane heads home Kimmich's lovely weighted free kick. As it stands, Bayern are going through to the knockouts.
77' Can either side get a winner
The hosts are dominating possession but can't garner a clear-cut opportunity as the Galatasaray defense is very well organized off the ball. Who will come up with the one moment of magic?
74' Bayern make two changes
Tuchel rings in the changes. Mathys Tel and Konrad Laimer come on for Sane and Upamecano.
68' Davies just fails to slide in
After Koman mishits from the edge of the box, Davies just about fails to get on the end of the ball. Meanwhile, Galatasaray make two changes. Icardi and Ayhan are off as Tete and Sergio Oliveira come on
61' Galatasaray goal ruled out for offside
The visitors have had the ball in net. But wait!! The flag has gone up. Yilmaz side-foots home from Icardi's header but the latter had just strayed offside. Bayern get lucky. What a let-off for the hosts
56' First change for Galatasaray as Ziyech comes off
From a corner, Kane powers his header over. The visitors make their first change as Baris Yilmaz comes in for Ziyech
53' Kane hits the post!!!
As Goretzka flicks on Kimmich's cross, Kane is unmarked at the back post but the Englishman hits the post with a slide
50' Both teams looking to seize the initiative
First five minutes of the second half have been quiet as both sides feeling each other out.
Half Time: Bayern Munich 0-0 Galatasaray
It has been a great watch so far. Galatasaray have surely turned up and are unfazed by the occasion. Bayern, meanwhile, haven't created much and have lost Musiala through injury.
Elsewhere Manchester United have conceded twice right on the stroke of half time and from being 2-0 up, they are tied 2-2 at Copenhagen. They are also down to ten men with Marcus Rashford sent off.
45' Galatasaray finishing strong
The visitors are certainly on top.
Meanwhile, Bayern will hope Musiala's injury is not too serious
43' How have Galatasaray not scored !!!
What a chance for Icardi. The Argentine is played through on goal by Ziyech but is denied by a brilliant save from Neuer. Bayern fail to clear the resulting ball and Ziyech cannot guide it through from a tough angle.
40' Muller comes on for Musiala
Musiala looks in discomfort and the young German is replaced by his country's veteran, Thomas Muller
34' Yellow card for Bardakci
Needless off the ball tackle from Bardakci on Musiala gets him a yellow. Bayern get a freekick on the right wing... Nothing comes of it
30' Muslera denies Sane
Sane almost gets a yard ahead on the last defender and looks set to poke it past Muslera but the Galatasaray keeper stays big and denies the German. Great goalkeeping from the Uruguayan custodian
28' Bayern go close
Kimmich brilliantly picks out Koman on the right wing and the Frenchman lays it off for Musiala who just puts his ferocious low shot just wide of goal.
23' Sane drags wide
The Galatasaray defense switches off as Sane is in acres of space on the edge of the box but the German winger drives his shot wide.
19' Yellow card for Alphonso Davies
Late challenge from Alphonso Davies sees the Bayern defender go into the referee's book after a standing tackle on Sacha Boey. The Canadian should be more careful from now.
17' Great tempo to the game
Bayern are dominating possession but arent creating much. Galatasaray aren't also sitting back and the Turkish side are trying to play in behind whenever they can. A great watch so far.
11' The visitors should have done better
Galatasaray win the ball high up the pitch, but Ziyech shoots straight at the first defender with acres of space in front of him. Encouraging for the visitors but the Moroccan should have done better.
10' Galatasaray aren't fazed by the occasion
The visitors aren't afraid to impose themselves, they have settled into the game and are trying to build from the back with good possession play.
5' Kane with a great strike
Kane forces a brilliant save from Muslera after a brilliant strike from 20 yeards. The hosts can't make much use of the resulting corner.
Elsewhere, Manchester United have taken an early lead at Copenhagen through Rasmus Hojlund's early strike
2' Its end to end so far
Icardi gets in behind the Bayern defense and attempts a chip over Manuel Neuer which the German easily collects. Immediately Bayern dart into the opposition half as Leroy Sane wins a corner but Galatasaray clear it away.
The teams are out in the middle
Both teams head out at the iconic Allianz Arena. We will be underway shortly. It promises to be a cracker. The away fans are in full voice tonight.
Earlier today, Galatasaray fans were in full voice in Munich
Manchester City were the last team to win at Bayern
Ominous signs for Galatasaray
Bayern's only home encounter against Galatasaray was in the 1972-73 European Cup. The Bavarians ran out 6-0 winners on the day, their joint biggest victory in Europe.
However, an in-form Mauro Icardi can take game on to the Bayern defense.
How will Galatasaray keep Kane at bay
Bayern are perfect in the Champions League having won all their three games. Galatasaray, meanwhile, sit second on 4 points with one win, draw, and a loss. Bayern beat the Turkish giants 3-1 in the reverse fixture in October.
How will they cope with Harry Kane today remains to be seen.
We have the starting eleven for both sides
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