Bayern Munich’s talismanic striker Harry Kane once again proved why he is one of Europe’s most lethal forwards, delivering a jaw-dropping performance off the bench to secure a commanding 5-1 victory over Stuttgart at the MHP Arena on Saturday night.
Kane’s introduction at the 60th minute by manager Vincent Kompany immediately changed the course of the match. Within a mere 27 minutes on the pitch, the England captain completed an astonishing hat-trick, delighting Bayern supporters and leaving Stuttgart’s defence in disarray. This marks Kane’s third hat-trick of the current Bundesliga season, taking his tally to 28 goals across all competitions from 22 appearances—a remarkable strike rate that continues to underline his importance to the Bavarian giants.
The match had started promisingly for Bayern, with Konrad Laimer netting the opener in the 10th minute. Laimer’s sublime flick, following a precise cross from Michaël Cuisance, left Stuttgart’s goalkeeper Alexander Nubel with no chance. Stuttgart briefly rallied before half-time, with Nicholas Nartey connecting a header that looked destined for the back of the net—but the effort was ruled out for offside.
Kane’s entrance just after the hour mark sparked an electrifying period for Bayern. Within five minutes, he curled a precise low shot from almost 25 yards to put his team 2-0 ahead. Almost immediately, substitute Josip Stanišić made it 3-0 with a composed finish, giving Bayern an unassailable lead.
The drama intensified in the 80th minute when Stuttgart defender Lorenz Assignon handled the ball inside the penalty area and was shown a straight red card. Kane calmly stepped up to convert the resulting penalty, netting his second and Bayern’s fourth goal. Finally, in the 87th minute, Kane completed his hat-trick with a close-range finish from a Cuisance cross, sending the MHP Arena into raptures.
The victory sees Bayern consolidate their position at the top of the Bundesliga with 37 points from 13 games, while Stuttgart remain sixth with 22 points, struggling to find consistency. Kane’s explosive display off the bench not only highlighted his clinical finishing but also showcased his ability to influence a match instantaneously. Bayern now look formidable as they aim to extend their dominance in German football.