UEFA Champions League
28/01/2026 • 20:00
Finished
1 - 2
Elapsed · 90'
HT 0 – 0
Philips Stadion (Eindhoven)
J. Pinheiro
Home scorers
  • 78' I. Saibari (G. Til)
Away scorers
  • 58' J. Musiala (L. Karl)
  • 84' H. Kane (L. Diaz)

Match Recap

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Kane Completes Bayern’s Dramatic Comeback Victory at PSV

Bayern München secured a vital 2-1 victory at the Philips Stadion, with Harry Kane’s 84th-minute winner completing a thrilling comeback that kept their Champions League hopes alive.

The result perfectly illustrated the 26-place gap between these sides in the league standings. Bayern, sitting second with 21 points, dominated possession (57%) and expected goals (1.82 vs 0.69), but were made to work for their victory by a resolute PSV side languishing in 28th place.

The opening hour belonged to the hosts, who frustrated Vincent Kompany’s men with disciplined defending. Ivan Perišić and Jerdy Schouten collected early bookings as PSV employed every trick to disrupt Bayern’s rhythm, whilst goalkeeper saves were level at six apiece.

Musiala Breaks the Deadlock

Jamal Musiala finally found the breakthrough on 58 minutes with a typically precise finish, rewarding Bayern’s patient build-up play. The German’s goal seemed set to establish the expected pattern given the visitors’ superior quality and recent form (four wins in five matches).

PSV’s response was immediate and defiant. Ismael Saibari struck a superb equaliser on 78 minutes, silencing the travelling Bayern support and giving the Dutch side hope of their first points in what has been a disastrous campaign.

Kane’s Decisive Intervention

With the clock ticking towards a damaging draw for Bayern, Kane demonstrated why he remains one of Europe’s deadliest finishers. The England captain fired home six minutes from time, capitalising on Bayern’s relentless pressure as PSV’s defensive resolve finally cracked.

The closing stages turned chaotic as PSV desperately sought another equaliser. Mauro Júnior’s dismissal for two yellows in the 93rd minute summed up their evening - committed but ultimately outclassed.

This victory maintains Bayern’s strong position in the automatic qualification places, whilst PSV’s winless run continues with just eight points from eight matches. The prediction of a Bayern rout may have been wide of the mark, but Kompany’s side secured the crucial three points when it mattered most.