Bayern Munich secured another vital Champions League victory, maintaining their perfect record at the top of the group standings, though they were made to work hard by a disciplined Club Brugge side.
The match remained firmly under Bayern’s control, but the breakthrough was hard-won, coming via a follow-up effort from Nicolas Jackson, who now boasts his second goal in as many UCL appearances for the Bavarian giants.
Defensive Heroics and Jackson’s Finish
Jackson’s goal was a testament to both Bayern’s persistence and the defensive heroics of Club Brugge’s backline. Defender Jorne Spileers was a standout performer, making a critical intervention to deny a shot from Díaz off the goal-line. However, the visitors could do nothing as Jackson quickly pounced on the rebound to put Bayern ahead.
The second half was a story of continuous Bayern pressure, though not without frustration for one of their key men. England captain Harry Kane had an uncharacteristically difficult night, missing three notable chances. Spileers was again involved, intervening to stop Kane from finding what looked like another open goal.
Kompany’s Consolation and Club Brugge’s Woe
Despite the defeat, Club Brugge manager Vincent Kompany is likely to be satisfied with the overall defensive resilience, particularly achieving only the fifth clean sheet in the 17 UCL matches he has overseen for the club. The side battled until the final whistle, frustrating Bayern’s attack for long stretches.
However, the result marks a second straight UCL defeat for Club Brugge, further deepening their poor historical record against German opponents, which now stands at just one win in 13 total outings.
For Bayern, the win builds strong momentum as they look to capitalize on their recent Der Klassiker victory, keeping their winning run going across all competitions.
