Bayern Munich kicked off its UEFA Champions League 2025–26 campaign in style with a 3–1 victory over Chelsea, thanks to a brace from England striker Harry Kane.
The win marks Bayern’s 22nd consecutive successful UCL opener and extends its unbeaten streak across all competitions.
The match began with an own goal from Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah in the 20th minute, followed by Kane’s penalty conversion seven minutes later. Chelsea responded quickly through Cole Palmer, who netted a sharp finish in the 29th minute. But Kane sealed the win with a low strike in the 63rd minute, capitalizing on defensive lapses.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan overcame its recent setbacks with a 2–0 win over Ajax Amsterdam. French forward Marcus Thuram scored twice—both headers from Hakan Calhanoglu corners—helping Inter shake off the memory of last season’s 5–0 final defeat to PSG.
Chelsea, previously unbeaten this season, struggled to contain Bayern’s attacking momentum. Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez made several key saves but couldn’t stop Kane’s second goal. Bayern’s veteran keeper Manuel Neuer, now 39, had a quiet night, becoming the oldest player to feature for the club in a Champions League match.
