Harry Kane equaled a 45-year-old Bundesliga record as his two-goal performance guided Bayern Munich to a narrow 3-2 victory over rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Harry Kane’s sensational brace at Signal Iduna Park propelled Bayern Munich 11 points clear at the Bundesliga summit.
The England captain reached 30 league goals for the season and matched Paul Breitner’s historic penalty record.
Despite Nico Schlotterbeck giving Dortmund an early lead and Daniel Svensson equalizing late, Joshua Kimmich’s 87th-minute volley secured the points in an enthralling edition of Der Klassiker.
The victory showcased Bayern’s resilience as they chase a potential treble.
Reflecting on the striker’s clinical form, commentators noted his finishing was “never in doubt” as he reached 40 goals for the season across all competitions.
Kane’s record-breaking run continues with 19 matches remaining, leaving him just eight goals shy of a century in the Bundesliga after only 87 appearances in Germany.