Bayern Munich showed no mercy in their ongoing clash against Pafos, storming into a commanding 4–1 lead thanks to a brace from Harry Kane, a debut goal from Jackson, and a clinical strike from Raphael. The German champions looked ruthless from start to finish, flexing their attacking muscle in a performance that underlined their superiority on the European stage.
The tone of the night was set early by Kane, who wasted little time in stamping his authority on the game. The England captain opened the scoring in the 15th minute, finishing coolly after Bayern sliced through Pafos with crisp interplay. He struck again just before the half-hour mark, seizing on a loose ball inside the box to double Bayern’s advantage. Kane’s sharpness and positioning once more reminded fans why he is regarded as one of Europe’s most lethal forwards.
Not to be outshone, Raphael added Bayern’s third goal in emphatic fashion. The attacking midfielder latched onto a clever through-ball, beating the offside trap before slotting home past a helpless Pafos goalkeeper. His goal highlighted Bayern’s dominance in midfield and their ability to unlock defenses at will.
Perhaps the loudest cheer of the night, however, came when Jackson got on the scoresheet. The summer signing marked his first goal for the Bavarians, rising highest from a corner to power home a header that made it 4–0. It was a dream moment for the newcomer, whose teammates rushed to celebrate with him, signaling how quickly he has settled into the squad.
Pafos, to their credit, did manage to pull one back. A defensive lapse from Bayern allowed the visitors a rare chance, which they converted clinically to make it 4–1. But beyond that consolation, the Cypriot side struggled to deal with Bayern’s relentless tempo and constant movement.
For Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel, the performance is exactly the type of statement he wanted to see as his team builds momentum. Kane’s consistency, Raphael’s creativity, and Jackson’s breakthrough offered a glimpse of a squad clicking together in all areas.
As the game heads into its closing stages, the only question left may be how many more Bayern can score. With Kane hungry for a hat-trick and Jackson eager to impress further, Pafos could be in for more punishment before the final whistle.
