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England forward Kane exploited mistake-ridden the Blues to bag two goals in Bayern Munich's convincing Champions League victory.

The forward, 32, won and scored a PK before sealing victory in the later stages with a precise strike after a Malo Gusto mistake.

Before that, Chelsea player Chalobah turned in an own goal, while a returning the playmaker drilled a attempt into the top corner to get a consolation on his 100th appearance in all competitions for the London club.

There were warnings in the second half as the Frenchman and the striker missed clear opportunities when Chelsea - back in the Champions League for the initial occasion since the 2022/23 season - were chasing an equaliser.

Ultimately, the full-back's poor pass caused Harry's swerved shot in the 63rd minute that decided the game as a competitive affair.

It was one of a host of backline blunders, including the away side failing to concentrate at a set-piece situation before the defender's mistake and midfielder Caicedo fouling Harry down in the penalty area.

The Blues squandered a bright start, failing to take early opportunities through Neto and Fernandez, and Palmer also had a stoppage-time goal ruled out for a narrow offside.

The Blues were finally out-thought by a more streetwise and seasoned Munich side, who have secured their initial Champions League match for the 22nd season in a row.

Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer, 39, played his 151st match in the Champions League. In comparison, Chelsea's full 24-man had made only 117 outings at this stage before kick-off.

Attacker Jackson, who signed for the German club on loan from the Blues on deadline day, was brought on from the substitutes in the 91st minute without much opportunity to make an impact to his original side.

Chelsea next face Benfica in the Champions League, which could see Jose Mourinho come back to their home ground, with the tactician expected to be appointed boss this period.

Chelsea Review: Blues Weren't Terrible but Must Adapt

The Blues must learn insights from this performance at the Bayern's home.

The visitors were equals to the hosts in the first half but were a strike down after several mistakes despite quality from Palmer.

The German side boss the coach made tweaks at the interval, having probably spotted the Chelsea boss tried to replicate his tactics from the Club World Cup final win over the French champions, and the game swung back in the home side's favour.

Kane scored an crucial additional goal in the 63rd minute, but several opportunities before then were a sign the coach should have used his deep bench sooner.

the talent, Alejandro Garnacho, Gittens and a host of other forwards may have swung the game.

Garnacho and Andrey Santos came on immediately after Harry's additional goal but it was ineffective. Estevao also came on and assisted Palmer's 88th-minute goal, which was invalidated by a close offside call after a VAR check.

At the same time, Munich had only five senior players on their bench. They went down to their fourth-choice option at defense after an knock to Josip Stanisic early in the second half.

Additionally that this was far from a poor performance and many Chelsea players showed an aptitude to play at this stage. Of course, nobody more so than Cole.

Munich Review: Kane and Michael Unstoppable

The striker is earning his place in Bayern legacy with his outstanding attacking numbers.

Three Lions captain has ten goals in 6 matches in all competitions at the beginning of the new campaign.

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

Ahead of the start, much of the talk in the local media was also around a evolution in his game.

Kane has increasingly dropped into deeper positions to play in quicker runners from wing positions, adding another string to his arsenal. Of course, it's a role the striker has often fulfilled with both his previous team the London club and the Three Lions.

Yet he, along with former Palace winger Michael, have shown themselves capable of leading this club to glory in the Champions League.

What's Next for The Teams?

London: The Blues travel to Old Trafford to play Manchester United in the Premier League on this Saturday evening.

Munich: Vincent's side face a trip to play Hoffenheim in the German league on the very day.