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'Half the job done' - Harry Kane sends message to Bayern Munich fans after Bayer Leverkusen brace takes England captain above Erling Haaland in Champions League Golden Boot race

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<p>The German giants are well on course to book a quarter-final berth after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/bayern-munich-bayer-leverkusen-harry-kane-and-co-dominate-champions-league-quarter-final-place/bltc29a7793aef3da08" target="_blank">claiming a 3-0 victory over domestic rivals Bayer Leverkusen</a> in the first leg of their all-Bundesliga knockout encounter. Said result was picked up on hone soil.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>That means Bayern have to go and complete a difficult European task in Leverkusen, which will not be easy. Kane is, however, firing on all cylinders, which bodes well for Vincent Kompany’s side. He bagged another brace in his latest outing. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Kane now has 31 goals for the season through 34 appearances in all competitions. A <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-bayern-munich-crashes-home-bullet-header-opening-goal-champions-league-bayer-leverkusen/bltf78bef27267c14e2" target="_blank">powerful header and nerveless penalty</a> were converted against Leverkusen. The England captain has posted on social media: “Half the job done. What a night at the Allianz!”</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Half the job done. What a night at the Allianz ! 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/7chHggfUKd">pic.twitter.com/7chHggfUKd</a></p>— Harry Kane (@HKane) <a href="https://twitter.com/HKane/status/1897426170028630508?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HARRY KANE SAID

<p>Kane is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-backed-end-trophy-curse-bayern-munich-avoid-catastrophe-tottenham-hero-spurs-return-cant-ruled-out/blt3f872e5872ada9c5" target="_blank">keeping Bayern in the hunt for major honours</a> in 2024-25. They sit eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table, while their superstar No.9 now has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/harry-kane-needs-own-ball-bag-hat-trick-hero-leaving-bayern-munich-short-training-equipment-fourth-treble-season/bltfaa8018f0dd83d63" target="_blank">nine Champions League goals to his name</a> this term. That return has taken him above Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and one behind Borussia Dortmund forward Serhou Guirassy in the Golden Boot race.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

'Half the job done' - Harry Kane sends message to Bayern Munich fans after Bayer Leverkusen brace takes England captain above Erling Haaland in Champions League Golden Boot race | Goal.com

Harry Kane has helped to keep Bayern Munich dreaming of Champions League glory, but has pointed out that they’ve only done “half the job” in last 16.

&apos;Half the job done&apos; - Harry Kane sends message to Bayern Munich fans after Bayer Leverkusen brace takes England captain above Erling Haaland in Champions League Golden Boot race

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