Bayern Munich secured an important home victory in the Champions League, defeating Union Saint‑Gilloise 2‑0 to lock in a place in the round of 16. Harry Kane was again the match‑winner, scoring both goals – but he also missed a potential hat‑trick when he failed to convert a penalty.
In front of about 21,000 fans in the partially emptied Allianz Arena, Bayern controlled the game from the start. The German champions ran the ball and the opposition, but their disciplined Belgian defence made it difficult to create clear chances. Union attempted to exploit transition moments, and in the first half got a close call when Promise David’s header was tipped away by Man uel Neuer.
After the break Bayern increased the tempo. A corner at 52 minutes brought Harry Kane into the box, where he used his first‑post and headed the ball home for 1‑0. Just minutes later at the 55‑minute mark, after Union keeper Kjell Scherpen fouled him, Bayern earned a penalty. Kane calmly slotted the spot‑kick into the right‑bottom corner.
The match seemed tipped in Bayern’s favor, yet tension rose in the 63rd minute when Min‑jae Kim was shown a second yellow card and had to leave the field. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Bayern maintained control and the Belgian side struggled to capitalize on their advantage.
In the final minutes, Kane had a chance for a third goal, but the referee awarded another penalty at the 80‑minute mark, which he missed by striking the crossbar. Subsequent opportunities, including a clear shot from Michael Olise after a perfect assist from Kane, remained unanswered.
With the game ending 2‑0, Bayern advanced to the next round of the competition, while Union Saint‑Gilloise had to admit that Bayern’s overall quality ultimately prevailed.