Harry Kane marked his 100th Bundesliga appearance with a goal but was unable to prevent RB Leipzig’s heavy 6-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Saturday. The England captain scored once and provided two assists, yet Bayern, featuring a hat-trick from former Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, dominated the match at the Allianz Arena. Kane’s goal increased his Bundesliga tally to 102 since his move from Tottenham in 2023, along with 28 assists.
Following the game, Kane expressed pride in reaching the milestone on social media, describing the evening as a “brilliant Saturday night at the Allianz.” Despite the heavy loss, Kane is looking ahead to a challenging Champions League encounter, with his current club set to face Arsenal on Wednesday. Arsenal, managed by Mikel Arteta, are expected to present a tougher challenge, having defeated Bayern 3-1 in London last season en route to the competition’s final. Kane, who did not score in that fixture, acknowledged the importance of the upcoming match and the altered dynamics following Arsenal’s recent squad difficulties.
Arsenal will be without midfielder Michael Olise, who is suspended after receiving a red card for throwing the ball at an opponent during a 3-3 draw against Viking in Norway last week. Kane commented on Olise’s absence, saying the team will miss the former Crystal Palace player ahead of the Bayern fixture. “Others have to step into the spotlight and take their chance,” Kane added, noting that Olise will miss a match he would have relished playing in.
Bayern Munich also face uncertainty regarding the availability of veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 40, who is dealing with a foot injury. The outcome of this injury could influence team selections for the midweek Champions League clash.
As Kane and RB Leipzig prepare for their next test, the forthcoming match against a high-profile Arsenal side looms large, with both teams aiming to advance their standings in Europe’s premier club competition.