Bayern Munich vs Lazio LIVE: Champions League result and reaction as Harry Kane scores crucial brace
Bayern Munich 3-0 Lazio (3-1 on aggregate): Kane scored his most important goals since arriving in Germany as Thomas Tuchel’s side avoided an upset and reached the quarter-finals
A crucial double from Harry Kane helped steer Bayern Munich through to the Champions League quarter-finals and avoid an upset against Lazio to keep their hopes of winning a trophy this season alive.
Bayern trailed Lazio after a 1-0 defeat in the first leg in Italy, but the German side turned the tie around at home through headers from England captain Kane and Thomas Muller before half-time.
Kane then added his second of the night, and 33rd Bayern goal in 33 appearances this season, to ensure Thomas Tuchel’s side progressed to the last eight ahead of the quarter-final draw next Friday.
Lazio barely offered a threat after going behind, but the Italian side missed a golden opportunity moments before Kane’s opener when Ciro Immobile headed wide from close range.
Bayern trail Bayer Leverkusen by 10 points in the Bundesliga, with 10 games remaining, while they are already out of the German Cup. The Champions League is therefore their best chance of avoiding a first trophyless season since 2012.
Folllow live updates from the match in tonight’s live blog and and get the latest Champions League odds and tips here.
Bayern Munich 2-0 Lazio (2-1)
48 mins: Lazio haven’t looked as secure defensively since Kane’s equaliser. Kimmich’s cross picks out Muller at the back post but he’s then unable to find Kane in the middle.
Bayern Munich 2-0 Lazio (2-1)
Back underway! Bayern lead. Can they put some daylight between themselves and Lazio? Or will the visitors strike level? The next goal is huge.
HALF TIME! Bayern Munich 2-0 Lazio (2-1)
PSG and Bayern are heading for the quarter-finals as it stands.
The big names are showing up tonight.
HALF TIME! Bayern Munich 2-0 Lazio (2-1)
So far, so good for Bayern! Kane and Muller have given the German side the lead in the tie.
I don’t think their build-up play has been at its fluent best, but they’ve shown the value of having poachers and big characters in the team. Kane and Muller have stepped up with massive goals before half-time, after Lazio had done a decent job of holding Bayern out.
GOAL! Bayern Munich 2-0 Lazio (2-1)
45+2 mins: BAYERN TURN IT AROUND!
And it’s Thomas Muller! Another poacher’s goal for Bayern, as Muller turns in De Ligt’s thumping volley following a Musiala corner!
Bayern take the lead in the tie, right on the stroke of half time! Amazing instincts from Muller.
Bayern Munich 1-0 Lazio (1-1)
43 mins: A striker’s goal if there ever was one.
That’s actually Kane’s first goal in the knockout stages of the Champions League since Tottenham beat Borussia Dortmund... five years ago.
Bayern Munich 1-0 Lazio (1-1)
39 mins: CHANCE! That shoud have been two! Musialia prods wide after a swift Bayern move. It feels like Bayern have relaxed after that Kane goal.
And to think Immobile had that huge change moments before...
GOAL! Bayern Munich 1-0 Lazio (1-1)
HUGE GOAL! And it’s HARRY KANE! Who else?!
His 32nd goal of the season for Bayern and it’s perhaps the biggest yet! Muller keeps the move alive at the back post as he nods the ball back across goal. It fell to Guerreiro, who scuffs his shot, but Kane is waiting in the right place at the right time.
Kane flicks his header past Provedel. The goalkeeper got a touch, but couldn’t keep it out.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
37 mins: HUGE CHANCE! Lazio should be in front, but Immobile misses his header at the back post!
Zaccagni teases a cross into the box and De Ligt can only flick it on as he tries to clear - it means it takes it away from Dier, but Immobile makes a great run to the back post...
...but he can’t get it on target! Huge moment!
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