Harry Kane struck twice to lead Bayern Munich past Chelsea in a 3-1 win on UEFA Champions League opening night, as Vincent Kompany’s men extended their flawless start to the season.
Chelsea, back in the competition after a year out, began brightly with Malo Gusto and Cole Palmer posing questions down the right.
Yet Bayern found their stride and forced the breakthrough when Michael Olise’s dangerous cross was inadvertently turned in by Trevoh Chalobah.
Kane soon doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after a tussle with Moises Caicedo, calmly rolling in his 24th spot-kick in 25 attempts for the Bavarians.
Palmer briefly reignited Chelsea’s hopes with a superb strike after linking with Gusto, but Bayern regained control after the restart.
Robert Sánchez produced two outstanding saves to deny Kane and Olise, before a loose Gusto pass gifted Kane his second of the night, buried clinically into the corner.
Enzo Maresca’s side thought they had a lifeline when Palmer tapped in from Andrey Santos’ pass, only for a marginal offside call to cut celebrations short.
Bayern saw out the contest to seal their sixth straight competitive victory, underlining ambitions of finally breaking past the quarter-final barrier.
Chelsea may have landed the first away goal at the Allianz this season, but their return to Europe’s top stage ended in frustration.
