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Harry Kane broke David Beckham’s Champions League record with a brace in Bayern’s 3-1 win over Chelsea.
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His two goals took him to 53 contributions in the competition.
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The milestone sets a new benchmark for English players in Europe’s top tournament.
The English striker Harry Kane broke David Beckham’s long-standing Champions League record as Bayern Munich opened their European campaign with a 3-1 win over Chelsea at the Allianz Arena.
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Kane scored twice, converting a first-half penalty and adding a second-half finish, to steer Bayern to victory and move to 53 direct goal contributions in the competition (42 goals and 11 assists).
The match swung early when Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah turned the ball into his own net, and although Cole Palmer quickly pulled one back for the visitors, Bayern regained control through Kane’s clinical play.
The England captain’s second strike sealed the game after Chelsea’s defence crumbled under pressure.
This performance showed Kane’s importance as Bayern’s focal point on big European nights.
Kane has set a new standard for English players in Champions League history by surpassing Beckham’s previous English record of 52 goals with 53.
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Kane’s standing on the continent is enhanced by the fact that he now joins the exclusive few who have scored 20+ Champions League goals for two different clubs.
Bayern will quickly refocus on domestic duties, as Kane and the team prepare to travel to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga this weekend.
Bayern will rely on Kane to continue creating pivotal moments at home and in Europe given his performance and impact.
