England skipper Harry Kane netted his 55th Champions League goal, while Michael Olise scored two as Bayern Munich kicked off their campaign with an easy victory over Bodo/Glimt.
Vincent Kompany’s team aims to enhance their performance from last season, having made it to the semi-finals.
They began the league phase perfectly with this win over Bodo/Glimt from Norway, who showed strong resistance in the first half but were eventually outmatched.
Jamal Musiala who is starting for the first time this season, found the net early in the second half when Kane’s shot took a favorable deflection to him.
That goal was historic, as it marked Bayern’s 900th in Europe’s top club tournament, surpassed only by Real Madrid.
Kane scored his goal by heading in a free-kick, increasing his total to 55 in 71 Champions League matches.
This indicates that he is the third quickest player, regarding games played, to score 55 goals in the competition—following Erling Haaland in 49 appearances and Ruud van Nistelrooy in 70.
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It marked his 34th goal in Europe in 39 appearances for Bayern Munich.
Bodo/Glimt rarely posed a threat but nearly scored a stunning goal halfway through the second half when
Andreas Helmersen noticed Manuel Neuer out of position and attempted a lob from the halfway line, though the ball ended up on top of the net.
Alphonso Davies stylishly made it three for Bayern with a powerful shot from the box, then Olise placed a precise finish into the top corner.
A tough night became even harder for Bodo/Glimt in the closing minutes as Odin Bjortuft was dismissed for fouling Olise, who scored his second goal during stoppage time.
