In the 13th round of the Bundesliga, Stuttgart hosted Bayern Munich. England striker Harry Kane came off the bench in the second half and delivered a stunning hat-trick, helping the defending champions secure a 5–0 victory.
This emphatic win not only strengthened Bayern’s lead at the top of the Bundesliga table but also kept their unbeaten league record intact this season.
Bayern Continue To Dominate The Bundesliga
Bayern Munich have enjoyed an outstanding campaign so far, recording 12 wins and one draw in their 13 league matches and collecting 37 points to remain firmly at the top.
Their only game without a win came last month when they drew 2–2 with Union Berlin, a result that ended their impressive 16-match winning streak.
Laimer’s Backheel Goal Breaks the Deadlock
Bayern took control of the game from the opening whistle. In the 11th minute, a smooth sequence of passes unlocked Stuttgart’s defence, allowing Konrad Laimer to score with a clever backheel finish, giving Bayern an early 1-0 lead.
Stuttgart showed signs of threatening later in the first half. In the 43rd minute, Nartey scored with a header, but VAR ruled the goal out for offside.
Kane Comes On and Completes a Hat-trick
After prolonged pressure without extending the lead, Bayern manager Kompany made the key decision to bring on Kane in the 61st minute. Just five minutes after entering the pitch, Kane netted Bayern’s second goal and went on to complete a hat-trick within 22 minutes.
In the 78th minute, Stanišić fired a long-range shot that slipped through goalkeeper Nübel’s hands, extending Bayern’s lead to 3–0.
Late in the game, Ahamada blocked a goal-bound shot with his hand and was shown a red card while conceding a penalty. In the 88th minute, Kane connected with a cross from Olise to complete his hat-trick, sealing Bayern’s 5–0 triumph.
Kane Continues Breaking Records
Kane’s remarkable form continued as he struck a powerful long-range shot in the 66th minute, clocked at 128 km/h, the fastest goal scored in the Bundesliga this season.
Moreover, Kane has now converted all 19 of his penalty attempts in the Bundesliga and became the first player across Europe’s top five leagues this season to score a hat-trick after coming off the bench.
Leipzig’s Rising Star Diomande Also Nets a Hat-trick
On the same matchday, another hat-trick hero emerged from RB Leipzig, 19-year-old Ivorian winger Diomande. His three-goal performance made him the second-youngest player in Bundesliga history to achieve a hat-trick, leading Leipzig to a 6–0 victory over Frankfurt.
This Bundesliga round showcased the brilliance of two attacking forces from different generations, Kane and Diomande, who highlighted the growing title race between Bayern and Leipzig.
As the season progresses, fans can look forward to even more thrilling encounters in the Bundesliga.
