HARRY KANE is STARTING as Bayern Munich begin their Bundesliga campaign tonight with a clash against Werder Bremen.
The Bundesliga giants were hammered 3-0 by RB Leipzig in the DFL Super Cup, but they'll be looking to bounce back tonight.
- Kick-off time: 7.30pm BST
- TV/Stream: Sky Sports Action
- Bayern XI: Ulreich, Upamecano, Minjae, Kimmich, Goretzka, Davies, Mazraoui, Sane, Coman, Musiala, Kane
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By Lloyd Canfield
Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
8. GOAL! Wait… no.
Disallowed for offside.
A Werder Bremen free kick is whipped in nicely from the left-hand side, and headed into the back of the net, but the flag is up for offside.
Bayern Munich, you have been warned.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
6. That Bayern Munich attack is already looking dangerous, with Coman, Musiala, Sane and Kane causing problems all over the place.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Werder Bremen 0-1 Bayern Munich
4. GOAL! Leroy Sane opens the scoring, assisted by Harry Kane!
It's a brilliant counter attacking move from Bayern.
Musiala combines with Kane and Sane, before the Englishman dinks a ball into the path of Sane who sprints into space and slots it past the keeper.
Great goal, great start.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Werder Bremen 0-0 Bayern Munich
3. Early involvement for Harry Kane, who tries a quick one-two with Kingsley Coman.
The ball is good, but the Werder Bremen defender intercepts and wins a goal kick.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Werder Bremen 0-0 Bayern Munich
2. Alphonso Davies attempts a dribble down the left hand side, but he is dispossessed.
Bayern win the ball back quickly, and then Coman is fouled in the build up.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Werder Bremen 0-0 Bayern Munich
0. Here we go!
Bayern Munich get us underway, and a ball back to the keeper is launched into the Bremen half.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Here we go!
The pre-match national anthem is underway, the players are out, and we are ready to go!
Kick-off, next!
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By Lloyd Canfield
Ten minutes to go
Bayern fans, you only have ten more minutes to wait before your 23/24 campaign gets underway.
Inside Weser Stadium the tension is building, as fans anticipate seeing Harry Kane in league action for the first time.
Stunning strikes, magical feet, precise passes and comical errors, we have them all in stock for the upcoming season.
Settle in with us, grab some snacks and get ready for a cracker…
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By Lloyd Canfield
Bayern building a super team
It goes without saying that Bayern Munich now have one of the strongest teams in European football.
Lots of people are expecting them, with the addition of Harry Kane, to go all the way in the Champions League this season.
Of course he brings quality, and most likely goals, but there are so many talented players around him too.
Versatility comes in the form of Joshua Kimmich and Alphonso Davies, with wingers that would cause any defence problems.
Even their defence, which was previously a weakness, has now been re-built – with a solid defensive partnership of Kim Min-Jae and De Ligt at the back.
Young stars such as Mathys Tel and Ryan Gravenberch provide depth and energy from the bench, while Jamal Musiala will be starring in the number 10 position.
Obviously a team on paper is not all that matters, and it will take mastermind coach Thomas Tuchel's magic to bring it all together and create a squad capable of winning the Champions League.
Undeniably though, they look very strong, and if it all comes together, they could well dominate for years to come.
Bayern fans have a huge season to look forward toCredit: Reuters
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By Lloyd Canfield
What are the odds?
Most people will be expecting a Bayern Munich win away from home here, and the betting odds reflect that.
We have the latest odds for you, courtesy of Betfair and this is how they are looking…
- Werder Bremen – 7/1
- Draw – 4/1
- Bayern Munich – 2/9
Odds are correct at time of publishing, courtesy of Betfair, please gamble responsibly.
Kane x Musiala
One linkup that fans are dying to see come to fruition is Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala.
Many thought that these two could be crucial to England's international success for years to come, until Musiala decided to represent Germany instead.
A product of the Chelsea academy, Jamal had the opportunity to represent England or Germany, but chose the latter in the search of better minutes.
What a talent Gareth Southgate and co missed out on, as he is one of the world's young superstars, set for a huge future.
Tuchel's first impressions on Kane:
Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel, whose club landed Kane from Spurs said: “There’s a lot of things going on around a transfer of this size – a lot of noise, distraction going on.
“But once he steps out on the pitch I feel he will be very composed and very calm.
“I feel he has enjoyed training and being on the pitch with the guys was pretty impressive.
"We managed to sign the skipper from England so this is kind of what you expect – but it’s still impressive when you see it and get it in real life.”
Dressed to impress
Bayern Munich are going all out for Harry Kane's debut, and will be rocking their black, purple and green shirt for tonight's game.
It is a stunning number, predominantly black, with purple and green Adidas detailing making it stand out.
The typeface on the back is stunning too, and really rounds out the kit.
One things for sure, they will at least look good on the pitch.
Werder Bremen starting XI:
This is how Werder Bremen line up against Harry Kane and co…
Bayern Munich starting XI – Kane STARTS
This is how Bayern line up for tonight's game, and it is a START for Harry Kane in their first Bundesliga game of this campaign.
Ulreich, Upamecano, Min-jae, Kimmich, Goretzka, Davies, Mazraoui, Sane, Coman, Musiala, Kane
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By Lloyd Canfield
No Benjamin Pavard?
It's expected that French defender Benjamin Pavard will be benched for Bayern Munich tonight, as there are rumours that he will be moving to Inter Milan this summer.
You will remember him well from the stunner he scored against Argentina in the 2018 World Cup.
He was also linked with a move to Manchester United, and can play in the right-back and centre-back positions.
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By Lloyd Canfield
Harry Kane's Bundesliga debut
Harry Kane is a proven goalscorer, that is undeniable.
After a transfer saga that went on seemingly forever, and him being linked to clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid, he has finally settled on Bayern Munich.
He is expected to make his first start for the Bavarians tonight against Werder Bremen, and the Bayern faithful will be hoping for a debut goal…
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By Matt Penn
Welcome to Werder Bremen vs Bayern Munich
Good evening! Welcome to Werner Bremen vs Bayern Munich, the game in which Harry Kane will be making his Bundesliga debut.
Not only will HK9 be making his Bavarian league debut, it is also the first game of the 23/24 Bundesliga campaign.
Kane missed out on the opportunity to lift a trophy with his new club in under 24 hours, when Leipzig got the better of Bayern in the DFL super cup final.
But, the away team tonight will be expecting to lift the Bundesliga under Thomas Tuchel at the end of this season, and they have the chance to get off to a winning start here.
Settle in with SunSport for full coverage of the game, with lineups, team news, and so much more to come…
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