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Kane Shines as Bayern Crushes Atalanta, Reaches Quarters

3/19/2026

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Summary

Kane Shines Again

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Atalanta 4-1, reaching 50 Champions League goals in 66 matches, the first English player to reach the milestone.
Bayern's 10-2 aggregate win secures a quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Kane opened the scoring with a retaken penalty and added a second.
Lennart Karl and Luis Diaz scored in the match.
Kane has 47 goals this season, helping Bayern lead the Bundesliga.

Summary

Bayern Dominates Atalanta

Bayern Munich will host Atalanta in the Champions League quarterfinals after a 6-1 first-leg win, despite missing Harry Kane.
Michael Olise scored twice in the 6-1 first-leg victory.
Atalanta, struggling in Serie A, welcomes back Charles De Ketelaere and Éderson but faces a five-goal deficit.
Coach Raffaele Palladino is expected to revert to a more successful formation.
The match will be played at the Allianz Arena in Munich on March 18, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1992, the UEFA Champions League revolutionized European club football, succeeding the European Cup. This tournament has seen clubs like Bayern Munich achieve historic milestones, including a perfect winning record in 2020. As Bayern prepares for a quarter-final against Real Madrid, the Champions League continues to influence player aspirations and the competitive landscape of football.

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Kane Shines Again

Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich beat Atalanta 4-1, reaching 50 Champions League goals in 66 matches, the first English player to reach the milestone.
Bayern's 10-2 aggregate win secures a quarter-final against Real Madrid.
Kane opened the scoring with a retaken penalty and added a second.
Lennart Karl and Luis Diaz scored in the match.
Kane has 47 goals this season, helping Bayern lead the Bundesliga.

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