Harry Kane ignited a UEFA Champions League comeback for Bayern Munich as they overhauled a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the second leg of their Round of 16 clash with Lazio.
Ciro Immobile's goal was the difference between the teams when they met at the Stadio Olimpico last month but Thomas Tuchel's side got straight on the front foot on Tuesday, backed by a raucous Allianz Arena crowd.
Lazio centre-back Mario Gila Fuentes excelled with some heroic blocks but Bayern's pressure eventually told in the 39th minute when Kane converted an opportunistic header from Raphael Guerreiro's scuffed shot.
In first-half stoppage time, Bayern doubled their advantage on the night and went ahead in the tie when Thomas Muller nodded home from Matthijs de Ligt's venomous volley.
Lineups:
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1, right to left): Neuer (GK) — Kimmich, De Ligt, Dier, Guerreiro — Goretzka, Pavlovic — Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Lazio (4-3-3, right to left): Provedel (GK) — Marusic, Gila, Romagnoli, Pellegrini — Guendouzi, Luis Alberto, Vecino — Anderson, Immobile, Zaccagni.
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Guerreiro and Jamal Musiala each fizzed efforts wide from outside the box before Kane gave Bayern breathing space midway through the second half, poaching a finish from close range after Ivan Provedel saved Leroy Sane's shot.
It's rarely been the case over recent weeks, where poor results have allowed Bayer Leverkusen to take complete control in the Bundesliga title race, but Bayern were starting to enjoy themselves. Musiala took possession on the back foot to complete a sumptuous turn and play in Muller to thump against the post.
It was a result to spare Tuchel's blushes and keep him in a post that he's leaving
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