Bayern Munich’s ambitions to excel within the Champions League suffered a big setback as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat in opposition to Lazio.
The Bundesliga powerhouse journeyed to Rome for the primary leg of their final 16 encounter, solely to face disappointment.
Lazio posed a menace with their cohesive play, though Danish ahead Gustav Isaksen missed a number of alternatives. Nonetheless, it was former West Ham participant Felipe Anderson who emerged as a key determine. The Brazilian winger, who represented the Hammers from 2018 to 2021, troubled the Bayern protection along with his runs and finally arrange Isaksen for the decisive second.
Because the younger striker was making ready to shoot, Dayot Upamecano intervened, unintentionally colliding with the striker’s ankle. Referee Francois Letexier rapidly awarded a penalty and subsequently issued a crimson card to the Frenchman for the problem.
Kane tried to reassure his teammate, however with VAR confirming the selections, their issues grew as Ciro Motionless ready to take the penalty. Motionless transformed from the spot, giving Lazio a first-leg benefit. Following the objective, Lazio appeared extra threatening than Bayern Munich for the rest of the match.
Following Bayern’s detrimental 3-0 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, which resulted in a five-point drop from the league’s summit, the workforce’s hopes for silverware this season seem more and more distant. Kane, who has but to safe a trophy in his skilled profession, noticed his transfer to Bayern as a promising alternative to interrupt that streak.
With their elimination from the DFL Tremendous Cup and DFB Pokal already confirmed, Bayern’s prospects of tolerating their first trophyless season in 12 years are escalating following consecutive setbacks within the Bundesliga and Europe.
