Bayern established their dominance in the second half, with Kane netting his second goal shortly after the hour mark. The Bundesliga leaders had opportunities to increase their advantage even further.
Alejandro Garnacho, who is set to make his return to Old Trafford on Saturday, came on for Pedro Neto in the 68th minute, but he couldn’t help the London team stage a comeback.
On his 100th appearance for Chelsea, Palmer thought he had found the net again late in the match, but a VAR check ruled his goal out for offside.
The 23-year-old, who was absent for the Blues’ Premier League wins against West Ham and Fulham, appeared to be holding his groin as the game concluded, but Maresca is optimistic about his condition.
