Explore the highlights of the European triumph where Müller and Kane showcased their skills in a decisive 3-1 win. Uncover the details of this exciting match.
Introduction
There is nothing like a Champions League night, and with 18 matches taking place simultaneously, the excitement among fans was electric. While expectations varied, one thing was certain: supporters were awaiting a night of drama, surprises, and critical results on the final matchday.
Early Bayern Pressure Pays Off
In the opening minutes, Mathys Tel almost ended his goal drought. The young forward found himself in an ideal position to nod home a header but was expertly plucked from the bottom corner by Slovan goalkeeper Taká . Tel has not scored all season, and tonight seemed an ideal opportunity to change that narrative.
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Muller Sets the Tone
Bayern’s never-ending attacking pressure eventually paid dividends as Thomas Müller put the away side ahead with a well-deserved goal. Joshua Kimmich’s pin-point cross sent the veteran into the danger area, and this time, there was no room for error. Müller headed in with conviction, sending Bayern on top.

Bayern’s effort, perfectly executed a beautiful attacking style of play. Kimmich’s peach of a cross was pinpointed and perfectly met by Müller, his 56th Champions League goal. The home crowd chanted into this chorus “Schalalala, schalala, schalala. MÜLLER!” as the Bayern talisman produced magic on the biggest stage.
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Slovan Bratislava’s Defense
Slovan Bratislava showed a lot of resilience despite conceding early. Centre-back Wimmer had warned before the match that giving Bayern too much respect could be dangerous, but executing a game plan against the Bavarian giants is easier said than done. The visitors had occasional forays forward but failed to break the stranglehold on possession Bayern had.

Another big moment came for Tel, who timed his run perfectly but was denied by Takáč from a tight angle. Bayern were playing almost entirely in Slovan’s half, and another slope seemed inevitable.
At the other end, Bayern’s veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer showed his class with a world-class save. Marcelli broke past Stanišić and was sure to score, but Neuer, at 39 years old, proved why he remains one of the best in the world, drawing applause from the Bayern faithful.
A Calculated Second Half Approach
With only a one-goal lead going into the break, Bayern was careful but composed. Slovan, though, refused to give up, and the game remained very much alive. Still, Bayern had possession of the ball, and the hosts began to take a more measured approach to try to break down the stubborn opposition.

Leroy Sané brought the lead to almost double at the start of the second half, unleashing a fierce shot that forced Taká into another brilliant save. It was quite evident that Slovan were now relying heavily on their keeper to keep them in the contest.
But recognizing that his team needed a breath of fresh attacking inspiration, Vincent Kompany made some decisive changes. Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, and Jamal Musiala replace Boey, Müller, and Tel. It showed Bayern more energies to hopefully create decisive moments in the final third.

Kane and Coman Seal the Victory
Bayern’s wait eventually came to fruition as Harry Kane extended the scoreline of their team. A beautiful Musiala-cross weighted to perfection left the Englishman in a very apt position for a head-to-the-goal box finish by which Bayern stretched the score to 2-0.
With Slovan now under pressure to keep up, Bayern capitalized once again. A well-crafted attacking move saw Gnabry’s initial shot saved, but Coman reacted quickest to bury the rebound, making it 3-0.

Yet Slovan Bratislava also had its moment of splendor. With fantastic skill, Marko Tolić went past Guerreiro and crashed a thunderous shot into the roof of the net from the angle. Applause, really, deserved at least by Bayern’s fans’ standards.

A Historic Bayern Milestone
With the final whistle, the Bavarian team enjoyed a 3-1 win, making it their 34th straight unbeaten home game in the group phase of the Champions League—a new record in European history. Even though Slovan Bratislava fought quite well, the quality of the Bavarians proved too much to handle.
With this victory, Bayern Munich simply cement their dominance on European nights and with the attacking power at its best, is definitely one of the favorites for winning the prized trophy.