The footballers representing Germany’s “Bayern Munich” emerged victorious over Belgium’s “Union” in a fixture corresponding to the penultimate, seventh round of the main stage of the Champions League.
The contest, held in Munich, concluded with a 2-0 result in favor of the home side, with Harry Kane netting a brace (in the 52nd and 55th minutes via penalty). However, the English striker missed a spot-kick in the 80th minute.
In the 63rd minute, “Bayern’s” defender Kim Min-jae was shown the red card following a second yellow offense.
“Bayern,” possessing 18 points, currently sits in second place in the standings; Vincent Kompany’s squad has already secured progression to the round of 16, following in the footsteps of England’s “Arsenal.” “Union” (with 6 points) remains outside the qualification spots, positioned in 31st place.
In their final group stage game, “Bayern” will travel to face the Netherlands’ PSV, while the Belgian team will host Italy’s “Atalanta.” All matches for the eighth round are scheduled for January 28th.
In a separate game contested that day, England’s “Newcastle” comprehensively defeated the Netherlands’ PSV at home (3-0) and simultaneously guaranteed their own advancement to the knockout stages. This club, with 13 points, occupies the seventh position.
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