Lazio’s departure from the Champions League was confirmed following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Bayern Munich, relinquishing their first-leg advantage. Harry Kane broke his knockout round goal drought by netting twice, complementing Thomas Muller’s header.
In the initial encounter, Ciro Immobile secured a 1-0 victory through a penalty. Dayot Upamecano’s suspension, coupled with injuries to Kingsley Coman and Bouna Sarr, weakened Bayern’s lineup, though Serge Gnabry was fit enough for a substitute role. Notably, Eric Dier replaced Kim Min-jae in the starting eleven for Lazio. Matias Vecino and Mattia Zaccagni were deemed fit to begin the match, while Gil Patric and Nicolò Rovella were omitted.
Mario Gila’s early defensive intervention thwarted Jamal Musiala’s attempt following Leroy Sane’s dynamic midfield run. Meanwhile, Ivan Provedel denied Sane’s subsequent curling effort. Although Harry Kane’s shot was deflected wide, Lazio maintained defensive resilience, with Adam Marusic and Gila blocking Musiala and Raphael Guerreiro’s attempts.
Despite Immobile’s missed opportunity to extend Lazio’s aggregate lead, Bayern Munich capitalized on a chaotic sequence to equalize. Guerreiro’s miscued half-volley from a Muller header inadvertently set up Kane’s header, eluding Provedel’s grasp. This marked Kane’s first Champions League knockout goal in five years.
Bayern doubled their advantage just before halftime, as Muller redirected Matthijs de Ligt’s volley into the net. Felipe Anderson’s late defensive recovery rendered Muller onside. De Ligt and Matteo Guendouzi thwarted subsequent Lazio attacks, with Guerreiro and Musiala also going close for Bayern.
The German side dominated possession in the second half, with Sane’s strike rebounding off Provedel for Kane to capitalize. Provedel’s saves denied Muller and Sane from extending Bayern’s lead further.
Despite Luis Alberto’s late effort, deflected off target by Aleksandar Pavlovic, Lazio struggled to make an impact in Munich, resulting in their Champions League exit.
Bayern Munich 3-0 Lazio