Harry Kane’s late strike seals a 2-1 Champions League win for Bayern Munich at PSV, securing second place in the group and ending the Dutch side’s campaign
A late goal from Harry Kane secured Bayern Munich a 2-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven, confirming the German side’s second-place finish in their Champions League group.
The result eliminated PSV from the competition despite a campaign that included significant wins over Liverpool and Napoli.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany made five changes to his starting lineup, resting key players including Kane, Manuel Neuer, and Michael Olise with qualification already assured.
The hosts started brightly on a cold night, with Ivan Perisic volleying just over the bar inside three minutes.
Goalkeepers were busy at both ends during a free-flowing first half, but the teams went into the break goalless.
Bayern broke the deadlock after a PSV attack broke down, leading to a swift counter.
Following clever interplay with teenager Lennart Karl, Jamal Musiala fired the ball into the roof of the net from close range.
Kane and Serge Gnabry were introduced just after the hour mark as Bayern sought to kill the game.
Fighting for survival, PSV equalised through Ismael Saibari, who curled an unstoppable shot into the top corner after a neat one-two with Guus Til.
Kane had the final say, however, calmly slotting home from a Luis Diaz cut-back with six minutes remaining to seal the three points.
