Munich, Germany (BERITAPOLITIK.ONLINE) — Bayern Munich has booked their ticket to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a dominant 3-0 triumph over Bayern Munich vs Lazio in the second leg of the round of 16 at the Allianz Arena, Munich. The match took place on Tuesday (05/03/2024) Germany time.
Bayern emerged victorious in this encounter, courtesy of goals from Harry Kane (2) and Thomas Muller, as per UEFA’s official records.
This victory turned the tide for Bayern Munich, securing an aggregate score of 3-1 in their favor, following their earlier 0-1 defeat to Bayern Munich vs Lazio in the first leg.
Statistically, Bayern Munich controlled the game, enjoying 60% possession and unleashing a total of 23 shots.
Bayern seized the initiative from the onset, although Lazio initially threatened with a shot from Matteo Guendouzi that failed to find its mark.
Die Roten, however, didn’t relent and posed a threat through Leroy Sane’s attempt, only to be thwarted by Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel.
Subsequently, Jamal Musiala created an opportunity with a shot from outside the penalty area, but once again, Provedel came to Lazio’s rescue.
Bayern eventually broke the deadlock in the 39th minute when Harry Kane’s header, following Raphael Guerreiro’s delivery, breached Lazio’s defense, putting the score at 1-0.
In stoppage time of the first half, Bayern extended their lead to 2-0 as Thomas Muller’s header found the back of the net in the 45+2 minute, maintaining the scoreline until halftime.
Entering the second half, Lazio sought a breakthrough but found themselves frequently thwarted upon entering Bayern’s defensive territory.
Conversely, Bayern threatened several times, although many of their chances failed to materialize into goals.
In the 66th minute, Bayern further solidified their lead, with Harry Kane netting his second goal of the night, a left-footed strike following a pass from Leroy Sane, making it 3-0.
Despite holding a three-goal advantage, Thomas Tuchel’s squad continued to press forward, while Lazio sporadically posed threats.
Nevertheless, the final whistle blew without any additional goals, securing Bayern’s victory with a 3-0 scoreline.
