FC Bayern took a crucial home win in the Champions League, securing a 2-0 victory over Union Saint‑Gilloise despite a prolonged deficit and a missed penalty. The win guarantees them a spot in the last‑16, and once again Harry Kane proved decisive, scoring both goals-though he also conceded a potential hat‑trick from the spot.
Around 21,000 spectators watched in the partly empty Allianz Arena, the result of a UEFA sanction. From the start, Bayern commanded the match, dominating possession but struggling to convert clear chances against the disciplined Belgian side. Union’s high‑pressing aimed for quick transitions and even capitalised on a great opportunity in the first half: Promise David’s header off a close‑range cross struck Manuel Neuer’s reaction and did not find the net. Bayern, despite their clear advantage, went into the break without a goal and settled for a 0-0 draw in the halftime cabinet.
After the change of ends, Bayern increased the tempo. A corner in the 52nd minute set the stage for the first goal. Michael Olise delivered a sharp ball into the box; Harry Kane rose to strike at the near post and headed in a goal to give the Germans a 1-0 lead. Minutes later, the situation improved again. When Kane found space beyond Union goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen, he was fouled cleanly. The resulting penalty was confidently converted by the English striker, with the ball landing in the bottom right corner (55).
The match appeared to tilt decisively in Bayern’s favour, but the 63rd minute brought fresh drama as Min‑jae Kim received a second yellow card after a tactical foul and was forced to leave the field. Although the team down a player, Bayern retained control, as Union struggled to use the numerical advantage effectively.
In the closing stages, Kane even had a chance to complete a hat‑trick. In the 80th minute, after a VAR review, the referee awarded another penalty to Bayern, but the striker hit the crossbar. A follow‑up also proved unsuccessful. Several high‑calibre opportunities-including a clear miss by Michael Olise after perfect build‑up from Kane-remained unavenged.
With the Belgian side unable to impose its attack, Bayern comfortably maintained the lead over full‑time. The 2-0 success is a well‑earned step toward their goal of direct qualification for the last‑16, while Union Saint‑Gilloise, despite solid defensive effort, conceded to the superior individual quality of the German club.
