Wed Sep 18 05:08:52 UTC 2024: ## Bayern Munich Makes History with 9-Goal Champions League Debut

**Munich, Germany** – Bayern Munich etched their names in the Champions League record books on Tuesday night, smashing Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in a stunning display of attacking prowess. The result marks the first time a team has scored nine goals in a single match in the modern Champions League era, which debuted a new format this season.

Harry Kane led the charge for Bayern, scoring a remarkable four goals, including three penalties. Michael Olise also enjoyed a memorable Champions League debut, netting twice, while Raphael Guerreiro, Leroy Sane, and Leon Goretzka added further goals to complete the rout.

“It’s the first time I’ve scored three (penalties) in a game. That doesn’t happen at all really,” Kane said after the match.

The victory came on the opening night of the new-look Champions League, which features 36 teams competing in a single league format, replacing the traditional group stage. The top eight teams will advance directly to the last 16, while the teams ranked 9th to 24th will enter a play-off round. The bottom 12 teams are eliminated.

**Other Champions League Highlights:**

* **Real Madrid** edged past VfB Stuttgart 3-1, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his first Champions League goal for the Spanish giants.
* **Liverpool** staged a comeback win at San Siro, defeating AC Milan 3-1 after falling behind early.
* **Aston Villa** honored the legacy of Gary Shaw, a member of their 1982 European Cup-winning squad, with a 3-0 victory over Young Boys.
* **Juventus** secured a 3-1 win over PSV Eindhoven.

The new Champions League format has injected a fresh wave of excitement into the competition, and fans can look forward to more exhilarating encounters in the coming weeks as Europe’s elite clubs battle for supremacy.

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