Bayern’s Harry Kane ends 4-game scoring drought with opener against Leverkusen

MUNICH — Harry Kane ended his four-game scoring drought for Bayern Munich and gave his team a 1-0 halftime lead over Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Kane rewarded Bayern’s good start on Wednesday with a header off Michael Olise’s cross in the ninth minute.

Kane showed his value by working hard, at one stage regaining possession in his own half after he’d lost the ball and launching a counterattack for Olise.

Kane hadn’t scored for Bayern since the team’s 2-1 win at Celtic in the playoffs on Feb. 2.

The England forward has 21 goals in 22 games in the Bundesliga so far this season, with nine of them penalties. His goal against Leverkusen was his eighth in the Champions League.

The return game is in Leverkusen next Tuesday.