Wed Mar 05 20:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Bayern Munich Edges Closer to Champions League Semifinals After Dominant Win
**Munich, Germany** – Bayern Munich took a commanding lead in their Champions League quarter-final tie against Bayer Leverkusen, winning the first leg 4-2. Despite the impressive victory, including a brace from Harry Kane, both manager Vincent Kompany and sporting director Max Eberl cautioned against complacency.
Kompany, while acknowledging his team’s strong performance, stressed the importance of focusing on the second leg. He stated, “It wasn’t enjoyable at all. There’s a second game. I’m not worried at all about the game’s progress. It’s not over yet.”
Eberl echoed Kompany’s sentiment, warning against overconfidence. “We don’t want to overreact and say we’ve fixed everything,” he said. “We have to approach the second leg exactly as we did the first. It was an important step, but we have to take the second one as well. It will be a hot ride; we have to throw everything into the balance.”
The win marks Bayern’s first in seven games, a crucial victory against Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso. The result significantly boosts their chances of reaching the Champions League semi-finals and keeps alive their hopes of hosting the final in Munich on May 31st. However, both Kompany and Eberl emphasized the need for a strong performance in the return leg on Tuesday.
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