Bayern Munich once again displayed their trademark blend of ruthlessness and precision as they dismantled Club Brugge 4-0 at the Allianz Arena, continuing their flawless start to the UEFA Champions League campaign. In a night filled with history and dominance, Harry Kane reached a jaw-dropping 20 goals in just 12 appearances this season, while teenage sensation Lennart Karl announced himself to Europe with a goal that will be replayed for years to come.
The evening began with a bang when 17-year-old Karl, making his first senior start, lit up the stadium in just the fifth minute. With the composure of a veteran, the youngster danced past two defenders before unleashing a venomous left-footed shot into the top corner — a strike that not only gave Bayern an early lead but also wrote his name into the club’s history books. At 17 years and 242 days, Karl became the youngest player ever to score for Bayern in the Champions League, surpassing Jamal Musiala’s previous record by 121 days.
Moments later, the inevitable Harry Kane got in on the act. The England captain, who has been in sensational form since the start of the season, tapped home an easy finish from Konrad Laimer’s low cross in the 14th minute. It was a goal that underscored his incredible consistency — neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo managed to score 20 goals in a season as quickly as Kane has done this term.
Luis Díaz, who joined from Liverpool in the summer, continued his red-hot form by smashing in Bayern’s third just before halftime. The Colombian’s seventh goal of the season came after another assist from the excellent Laimer, who was instrumental throughout.
Kane could have easily bagged a hat-trick, striking the post before the break and being denied twice in the second half — first by goalkeeper Nordin Jackers and then by a brilliant block from Jorne Spileers. With 20 minutes remaining, Kane made way for Nicolas Jackson, who wasted no time in joining the fun. The Senegalese forward tucked home Bayern’s fourth after Díaz’s effort was cleared off the line.
With three wins from three, Bayern sit second behind PSG on goal difference, firmly in control of their Champions League destiny. As they prepare to face the reigning champions in Paris next month, Niko Kovač’s side look every bit like contenders — disciplined at the back, deadly up front, and now infused with the youthful spark of Lennart Karl.
