Bayern stun Chelsea: European press react to big win | OneFootball

FC Bayern made a statement as they kicked off the new Champions League season. The Munich team secured a 3:1 victory against English club world champions FC Chelsea at their home ground, the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane emerged as the man of the evening with a brace, while Bayern extended their impressive series of opening victories in the Champions League.

Since 2002, the Munich team has not lost their first group match. The victory against Chelsea was already their 22nd consecutive win at the start of a Champions League season.

The performance of the German record champions did not go unnoticed internationally. Numerous media outlets acknowledged the dominance of the Munich team - both in Germany and in England.

Enthusiasm in the German press

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The local newspapers are full of praise for the successful start of the Reds. The kicker headlined: "Double scorer Kane leads Bayern to prestige victory" and spoke of a perfect start for the Munich team. The BILD also highlighted the accurate Englishman: "Thanks to Kane's double pack: Bayern's super start in the Champions League". The paper also reminded of the extraordinary series of Bayern, who have been without an opening defeat in the Champions League for more than two decades.

The Süddeutsche Zeitung went a step further and wrote: "Infantino Cup Winner Conqueror". With this, the paper referred to Chelsea's triumph at the Club World Cup, which Bayern devalued with their performance in Munich. The tz emphasized the maturity of the team and spoke of a "deserved maturity test".

National media also highlighted the dominance. The SPIEGEL wrote of a "dominant victory over FC Chelsea" and emphasized that this was a "statement to Europe". The FAZ added: "Bayern starts successfully into the Champions League" - it was also noteworthy that all goal scorers in Munich came from England.

English media see a lesson for Chelsea

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The reaction in England was also significant - although less euphoric for the loser. The Sun spoke of a "lesson on the biggest stage" that Chelsea had received. Harry Kane had made the difference with his double pack. The Telegraph reminded that Chelsea had defeated Bayern in the Munich final in 2012, but now clearly fell behind the top teams in Europe.

The Guardian analysed more soberly: "Bayern had too much savvy. Chelsea faltered." While the performance of the Blues was not catastrophic, the defence must be much more stable in the next match against Benfica.

The Mirror reported particularly emotionally, bringing Kane's history against Chelsea to the fore: "Harry Kane kept his pre-match promise and scored two important goals for Bayern Munich." The former Tottenham striker had turned the Chelsea fans' dislike into motivation and inflicted a bitter defeat on his old rival.

With the 3:1 against Chelsea, FC Bayern has sent a strong signal to Europe. Harry Kane once again underlined his importance to the team, while the international press rated the victory as a clear demonstration of power. For Bayern, it is the perfect start to a season that raises great hopes in the Champions League.

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