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Three Lions attacker Harry Kane took advantage of sloppy Chelsea to net a double in Bayern Munich's 3-1 UCL victory.

The forward, 32, earned and converted a spot-kick before sealing victory in the later stages with a precise shot after a the defender mistake.

Earlier, Blues player Trevoh Chalobah turned in an unfortunate deflection, whereas a reinstated Cole Palmer placed a effort into the top corner to get a consolation on his 100th appearance in every match for the Blues.

Came chances in the second half as Olise and Kane failed to convert good openings when the visitors - returning in the top European competition for the maiden outing since the 2022-23 season - were chasing an leveler.

Ultimately, the full-back's misplaced pass resulted in Kane's swerved finish in the 63rd minute that decided the contest as a competitive affair.

This proved one of a series of backline blunders, including the away side switching off at a drop-ball situation before Chalobah's own goal and midfielder the Ecuadorian fouling Harry down in the 18-yard box.

The Blues failed to capitalize on a bright start, failing to take early opportunities through Pedro Neto and Fernandez, and Palmer also had a late goal chalked off for a marginal offside.

The Blues were ultimately outmaneuvered by a more shrewd and veteran Bayern side, who have secured their opening UCL match for the 22nd season in a row.

Bayern goalkeeper Neuer, nearing forty, played his 151st match in the UCL. In comparison, the London club's full 24-man had made only 117 appearances at this level before kick-off.

Forward the Senegal international, who joined the German club on short-term move from Chelsea on transfer deadline, was introduced from the sideline in the stoppage-time minute without much chance to make an impact to his parent club.

The west Londoners next face the Portuguese side in the Champions League, which could see Mourinho return to their home ground, with the manager likely to be appointed manager this period.

London Analysis: Blues Not Terrible but Must Adapt

Chelsea need to take experience from this showing at the Bayern's home.

The visitors were even to Munich in the initial period but were a strike down after several blunders despite brilliance from the youngster.

The German side boss Vincent Kompany made changes at the interval, having likely spotted the Chelsea boss tried to use his tactics from the tournament final win over Paris St-Germain, and the game swung back in the home side's advantage.

The striker scored an crucial third goal in the sixty-third minute, but multiple opportunities before then were a sign the coach should have used his substantial bench before.

Estevao Willian, Garnacho, Jamie Gittens and a number of other attackers may have swung the match.

Garnacho and Andrey Santos came on right after Harry's second goal but it was not enough. The youngster also came on and set up Palmer's late-minute goal, which was disallowed by a narrow offside call after a review check.

At the same time, the hosts had only 5 senior players on their substitutes. They went down to their backup option at defense after an problem to Josip Stanisic early in the final 45.

Additionally that this was anything but a poor performance and many Chelsea players showed an ability to play at this tier. Naturally, none more so than the star.

German Breakdown: Harry and Olise Brilliant

Kane is becoming part of Munich folklore with his remarkable attacking statistics.

The England captain has ten goals in 6 matches in all tournaments at the outset of the new season.

It has taken him to a staggering 95 goals in 102 games since transferring to the German club, with a additional 29 assists also to his name.

Prior to kick-off, much of the talk in the local media was also around a adjustment in his play.

Kane has increasingly dropped into more withdrawn positions to play in faster runners from wide positions, adding another dimension to his arsenal. Certainly, it's a duty he has often executed with both his old side Spurs and England.

However he, along with one-time Eagles winger Olise, have shown themselves capable of leading this club to triumph in Europe.

Next Matches for These Two Teams?

Chelsea: The Blues travel to the Theatre of Dreams to play United in the domestic league on Saturday evening.

Bayern: Vincent's side face a trip to play the German team in the Bundesliga on the very day.