Harry Kane has matched a long-standing Bundesliga record after scoring a brace in Bayern Munich’s 3-2 win over Borussia on matchday 24, his fourth consecutive league game with at least two goals. The England captain’s latest double extended a run only previously achieved by Lothar Emmerich in 1967 and Tomislav Marić in 2001, underscoring an extraordinary run of finishing for the Bavarian club.
Kane’s two goals in the narrow victory pushed his season tally to 30 in 24 Bundesliga appearances, a scoring rate that has helped propel Bayern clear at the top of the table. After 24 matches the champions have 63 points, 11 ahead of the Borussia side they faced, and Kane’s consistency has been central to Bayern’s bid to defend their title and control the title race heading into the final third of the campaign.
The forward’s current form also brings him into view of one of German football’s most hallowed marks. With 30 goals so far this term, Kane sits just 10 goals shy of equalling Gerd Müller’s single-season Bundesliga record, a benchmark that has stood as the standard for prolific scoring in Germany. At this pace, Kane is widely viewed as a leading contender for individual awards, including the European Golden Shoe.
The feat — four consecutive matches with a brace — is exceptionally rare in the Bundesliga’s long history. Lothar Emmerich first set the mark in 1967, and Tomislav Marić replicated it more than three decades later in 2001. Kane’s run highlights not only his finishing but also Bayern’s attacking dynamism; the club’s system and service have repeatedly put him in positions to convert in successive fixtures.
Kane’s move to Bayern in recent seasons has been followed closely, given his prolific Premier League record. The striker has adapted his game to the Bundesliga’s demands and now appears intent on rewriting parts of its record book. His contributions in tight matches such as this 3-2 win preserve Bayern’s edge in a season in which margins for rivals are narrowing.
Bayern now face the challenge of maintaining momentum while managing the physical toll on a key goalscorer whose presence is now vital to their championship aspirations. For Kane, the immediate targets are clear: sustain the scoring run, chase Gerd Müller’s benchmark, and help Bayern stretch the lead further as the season approaches its decisive phase.