Bayern Munich Back Harry Kane After Rare Penalty Miss

Bayern Munich beat Union Saint Gilloise in the Champions League despite a slow start, a red card, and Harry Kane missing a rare penalty. Kane has missed twice in 2026 but remains perfect in Bundesliga. He still scored twice. Max Eberl backed him, while Kane promised improvement ahead of February fixtures as Bayern secured qualification for the knockout stage comfortably.

In the UEFA Champions League, Bayern Munich secured qualification for the knockout stage despite an eventful win over Union Saint Gilloise that included several challenges. The German champions struggled in the first half and were reduced to ten men after a red card, yet still managed to control the outcome of the match. One of the talking points was a rare penalty miss from Harry Kane, an unusual moment for a striker known for his consistency from the spot.

Kane has now missed two penalties in 2026, one in the DFB Pokal and the other in this Champions League fixture, although his perfect Bundesliga penalty record remains untouched. Importantly for Bayern, the miss did not affect the final result, as Kane went on to score twice and play a decisive role in the victory. His goals, which came from set piece situations including a penalty and a corner, ensured Bayern stayed on course in Europe.

Sporting director Max Eberl downplayed the incident, stressing that even elite players can miss occasionally and praising Kane’s overall impact. Kane himself admitted frustration but highlighted the importance of the win, especially with a demanding schedule ahead in February. Overall, Bayern viewed the night as a successful step forward rather than focusing on isolated setbacks.