Kane hits 30-goal mark in style as Bayern, Barca and Inter all take control of ties

Champions League wrap: English striker helps Vincent Kompany's side shake off a poor display against Celtic as they beat Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen 3-0

HEADS UP: Munich's Harry Kane, right, scores the opening goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Munich, Germany, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. Pic: Tom Weller/dpa via AP)

Harry Kane hit the 30-goal mark for the third-consecutive season thanks to one of the most important finishes of his Bayern Munich career to date. 

The English striker rose superbly to power Vincent Kompany's side ahead of Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen and instantly shake off a desperate display against Celtic in the previous round. Kane converted a dangerous ninth-minute delivery from Michael Olise to put the hosts on their way to an 3-0 first-leg lead before travelling northwest for next week's renewal.