Harry Kane continued his remarkable Bundesliga journey by netting twice as Bayern Munich narrowly edged Holstein Kiel 4-3 at the Allianz Arena. The England captain set yet another record, scoring his 54th and 55th Bundesliga goals in just 50 appearances—more than any player in German top-flight history.
Despite leading 4-0 at one stage, Bayern had to endure a late scare as Steven Skrzybski struck twice in stoppage time, but Vincent Kompany’s side held on to move nine points clear at the Bundesliga summit.
Match Recap
Bayern started brightly and took the lead in the 19th minute, with Jamal Musiala finishing off a brilliant cut-back from Michael Olise.
Just before half-time, Kingsley Coman provided a perfect cross for Kane, who powered home a header to give Bayern a 2-0 lead going into the break.
Within 44 seconds of the restart, Kane doubled his tally, once again scoring with a header, brushing off his marker and guiding the ball into the net.
The hosts seemed to have sealed the win in the 53rd minute, when substitute Serge Gnabry expertly controlled the ball inside the area before firing into the roof of the net, making it 4-0.
However, Holstein Kiel refused to surrender.
- Finn Porath pulled one back in the 61st minute with a right-footed strike past Manuel Neuer.
- Steven Skrzybski then stunned Bayern with two late goals in stoppage time, ensuring a nervy finish.
Despite the scare, Bayern held on for the win, maintaining their dominant lead in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Manuel Neuer | 6.3/10 |
| RB: Joshua Kimmich | 8.0/10 |
| CB: Dayot Upamecano | 7.1/10 |
| CB: Matthijs de Ligt | 7.4/10 |
| LB: Alphonso Davies | 7.0/10 |
| CM: Leon Goretzka | 7.2/10 |
| CM: Konrad Laimer | 7.0/10 |
| RW: Michael Olise | 7.5/10 |
| AM: Jamal Musiala | 8.4/10 |
| LW: Kingsley Coman | 8.0/10 |
| ST: Harry Kane | 9.3/10 ⭐ (Player of the Match) |
Substitutes:
- Serge Gnabry (45′ for Olise) – 8.0/10
- Kim Min-jae (70′ for Upamecano) – 6.5/10
- Eric Dier (78′ for Laimer) – 6.3/10
Holstein Kiel Player Ratings (4-3-3)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Timon Weiner | 5.8/10 |
| RB: Fabian Reese | 6.0/10 |
| CB: Marcel Correia | 5.5/10 |
| CB: Timo Becker | 5.9/10 |
| LB: Mikkel Kirkeskov | 6.2/10 |
| CM: Patrick Erras | 6.4/10 |
| CM: Finn Porath | 7.2/10 |
| CM: Lewis Holtby | 6.5/10 |
| RW: Jann-Fiete Arp | 6.1/10 |
| ST: Benedikt Pichler | 6.4/10 |
| LW: Steven Skrzybski | 8.2/10 ⭐ |
Substitutes:
- Fabian Schnellhardt (63′ for Holtby) – 6.6/10
- Johannes van den Bergh (78′ for Kirkeskov) – 6.0/10
Key Takeaways
✅ Kane’s Record-Breaking Feat – The England striker became the fastest player to score 55 Bundesliga goals, achieving the milestone in just 50 games.
✅ Bayern’s Attacking Dominance – With an xG of 3.34, Bayern created numerous high-quality chances, with Musiala and Coman each contributing four key passes.
✅ Holstein Kiel’s Late Fightback – Despite trailing 4-0, Skrzybski’s late double almost set up a stunning comeback.
✅ Bayern Extend Their Lead – The victory moves Vincent Kompany’s side nine points clear at the top, with Leverkusen set to play Hoffenheim on Sunday.
Final Verdict
Bayern dominated for 80 minutes, but Holstein Kiel’s late surge will concern Kompany, who will demand better defensive concentration in the future.
However, with Harry Kane in unstoppable form, Bayern remain firm favorites to retain their Bundesliga crown.
Final Score: Bayern Munich 4-3 Holstein Kiel
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