Bayern Munich secured a significant opening victory in the Champions League group stage, overcoming Chelsea in a compelling encounter at the Allianz Arena. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline in favor of the German champions.
The contest began with an own goal from Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah, swiftly followed by a penalty conversion from Bayern’s Harry Kane, establishing a 2-0 lead for the home side. Chelsea managed to reduce the deficit through Cole Palmer, but Kane subsequently secured his second goal of the match, solidifying Bayern’s advantage.
Chelsea intensified their attacking pressure in the second half, but Bayern’s defensive line proved resilient. A potential scoring opportunity for Michael Olise, aiming to extend Bayern’s lead, was thwarted by Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez. Throughout the remainder of the game, Bayern largely dictated the tempo, limiting Chelsea’s opportunities. Towards the closing stages, a goal from Palmer was disallowed, preserving the final score.