Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has expressed disappointment over the goal his team conceded against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday night, describing it as “a shame.” The high-intensity game at the Allianz Arena saw Bayern Munich take an early advantage. England international Kane opened the scoring, followed by an unfortunate own goal from Chelsea defender Trevor Chalobah, giving the hosts a commanding 2-0 lead in the first half. However, Chelsea’s young star Cole Palmer responded quickly, finding the back of the net to reduce the deficit. Despite the setback, Bayern Munich kept pushing forward with strong momentum. Kane later doubled his tally, sealing his brace and extending Bayern’s lead in the second half. Reflecting on the match during his post-game interview, Harry Kane praised his team’s overall display but admitted frustration at conceding immediately after going two goals ahead. “A top performance. They are a really good team. We said before the game that we’re playing against the Club World Cup champions. We had to be on it from the start, which we were. We started really well and went 2-0 up. It’s a shame we conceded straight after that, but we had the better chances in the second half,” Kane said. The forward emphasized Bayern Munich’s preparedness for the clash, acknowledging Chelsea’s strength and determination. The match not only highlighted Kane’s striking brilliance but also reinforced the competitive nature of the UEFA Champions League, where momentum can swing within minutes. This encounter adds another chapter to Harry Kane’s impressive performances since joining Bayern Munich. While Palmer’s goal temporarily shifted the mood, the Bavarian giants managed to maintain control and secure a significant result on their home turf.
Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has made a bold statement, dismissing football icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Barcelona’s young talent Lamine Yamal, as he revealed the one player he considers a superior dribbler—Lionel Messi. The Belgian legend expressed his thoughts in a recent video published on the official UEFA Champions League account on X (formerly Twitter). During the interactive session, Hazard was challenged to remain silent until he heard the name of a footballer he believed had better dribbling skills than himself. The names mentioned began with Paris Saint-Germain’s Desire Doue, AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Barcelona attacker Raphinha. Despite hearing these names, Hazard did not react and kept his composure. A slight change in his expression occurred when the host listed former Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez and Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior, yet he still chose to remain silent. Even when Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal were mentioned, Hazard showed no sign of acknowledgment. However, when Neymar’s name came up, the 34-year-old appeared thoughtful but refrained from speaking. It was not until Lionel Messi was mentioned that Hazard finally broke his silence, making it clear that he regards the Argentine World Cup winner as the only dribbler who surpasses him. Hazard officially retired from professional football in October 2023 at the age of 32, bringing an end to a glittering career that saw him shine in the Premier League with Chelsea and later in La Liga with Real Madrid.
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Chelsea has regained its position in fourth place in the Premier League following a slim 1-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday evening. After Manchester City’s 3-0 win over Leicester City and Newcastle’s draw with Brentford, Chelsea had slipped to sixth. However, a crucial goal by Enzo Fernandez helped the Blues rise back up the table. Fernandez’s powerful header early in the second half secured the win for Chelsea in a fiercely contested London derby. The result also put pressure on Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou, who faces increasing scrutiny. With the victory, Chelsea now sits one point above fifth-placed Manchester City and two points ahead of sixth-placed Newcastle. The top four teams in the Premier League earn a coveted spot in the Champions League, and fifth place may also secure a European berth, depending on how other English clubs fare in European competitions this season. For more information on the current EPL standings, check out the official Premier League website.Explore more about Premier League standings READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
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Astana’s Belarusian midfielder #07 Max Ebong (C) fights for the ball with Chelsea’s English midfielder #32 Tyrique George (R) during the UEFA Conference League football match between FC Astana and Chelsea FC in Astana on December 12, 2024. (Photo by Konstantin CHALABOV / AFP) Chelsea made it five wins in five Europa Conference League outings on Thursday with a 3-1 victory against Astana in Almaty. A much-changed Chelsea side battled the frigid conditions in Kazakhstan and won to all but guarantee a top-eight finish in the league phase, which would ensure automatic qualification to the round of 16. Chelsea sit top of the standings on 15 points, three ahead of Legia Warsaw who are the only other side to boast a perfect record in the competition. The Polish side will seek to draw level with Chelsea when they host Lugano of Switzerland later on Thursday. The defeat leaves Astana in the final knock-out play-off spot with four points and at risk of elimination. Chelsea wrapped up the points in the first half through goals from Marc Guiu and Renato Veiga. Marin Tomasov pulled one back for the hosts on the stroke of half-time but Enzo Maresca’s side rarely looked troubled in the second half as they closed out the win. Guiu gave Chelsea the perfect start by netting a brace inside the opening 20 minutes, bringing his tally in Europe to three goals in five appearances this season. His first on 14 minutes showcased the ex-Barcelona attacker’s budding talent as he drove past a defender on the right flank before stroking home from an acute angle. The 18-year-old Spaniard doubled up four minutes later with a striker’s goal as he forced the ball home at the front post following good wing play by Pedro Neto. Renato Veiga, 21, headed in Chelsea’s third from a corner on 39 minutes. Croatian veteran Tomasov scored the pick of the goals in the 45th minute as he stood up Renato Veiga in the box before arcing a fine left-footed strike in off the far post. Earlier, Djurgarden of Sweden provisionally moved up to sixth with a 2-1 win at Vikingur Reykjavik despite finishing with 10 men. REA DALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
