Bayern Munich pile more misery on Manchester United after thrilling Champions League win

Manchester United staged a late fightback but it wasn't enough as Bayern Munich claimed a 4-3 win in their Champions League group-stage opener on Wednesday.

Harry Kane scored a second-half penalty as Bayern handed United a fourth defeat in just six matches in all competitions.

Goals from Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry in the 28th and 32nd minutes put the hosts firmly in the driving seat with injury-hit United, who have now lost their last three matches, pulling a goal back in the 49th through Rasmus Hojlund's deflected effort.

Bayern ended United's hopes of a comeback four minutes later with a Kane penalty, awarded for a handball by Christian Eriksen, to restore their two-goal cushion.

Casemiro slotted in from close range in the 88th minute but substitute Mathys Tel scored once more for Bayern in stoppage time. Casemiro headed in another for United with the last move of the game.

“We lost a bit of concentration there in the last five minutes,” Kane, who has now scored five goals in as many starts for Bayern since joining from Tottenham, told TNT Sports.

“Thankfully we were able to hold on to the lead. It's always great to score. Always room for improvement.

“Really good night tonight, we've started the season well and we can improve in certain areas but I feel like we are building towards that.”

The match started on a different note as United controlled possession and forced Bayern on to the back foot.

Bayern would strike first, however, thanks to some clever work from Kane and Sane – and a poor mistake from Andre Onana.

Sane evaded his marker and threaded a ball to Kane, who guided the ball back into the path of the former Manchester City winger. Sane slid the ball goalwards and Onana made a meal of the save and allowed it