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 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
33 mins: Oh dear... a nightmare moment for the referee as he slips trying to get out of the way of a Muller pass and inadvertently makes an outstanding defensive block for Lazio.
The poor referee knew immediately and holds his hands up to the crowd.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
31 mins: A third of the way through and it’s job done so far from Lazio, who are proving a tough team to break down. Provedel is yet to make a save, but that is due to the defenders in front of him.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
26 mins: Kimmich concedes a foul as he clips Luis Alberto, removing his boot in the process. Alberto takes his time to get back to his feet, as the Allianz whistles....
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
23 mins: BLOCK! and another! More superb defending from Lazio, even if it is already very last-ditch. Muller scampered inside and pulledit back to Musiala, but Gila was there again to get in the way. Then Marusic got across to deny Guerreiro as the left back arrived.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
20 mins: There are a few groans as Sane gives away a pass in midfield. Bayern were caught and Kane pulls down Felipe Anderson.
Lazio have started well - they are frustrating the hosts and are finding spaces to counter-attack.
GOAL! Real Sociedad 0-1 PSG (0-3)
PSG lead! And who else? It’s Mbappe with the opening goal to put the French side 3-0 up in the tie.
Oh this is good. How does he score from the byline?!
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
16 mins: WIDE! First moment from Kane, and the England captain goes close! After being fed by Sane, Kane turns on the edge of the box and looks to bend a shot inside the far post. A vital touch from Gila touches it wide of the target!
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
14 mins: SAVE! Bayern take a corner short and Musiala gets a look at a shot from the corner of the box. He catches is well and Provedel is forced to beat it away as it swerved and dipped.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
11 mins: Guendouzi has made an impressive start for Lazio - a good outball for the Italians are they look to counter-attack. The former Arsenal midfielder is on loan at Lazio this season from Marseille.
Bayern Munich 0-0 Lazio (0-1)
8 mins: BLOCK! What a challenge from Gila! It’s an electric break from Bayern and Sane, who glides into the box and taps a pass to Musiala.
Musiala lines up the shot but Gila throws his body in the way. Great defending.
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