Harry Kane marked a significant milestone in his Bundesliga career by scoring twice in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 rout of Union Berlin on Friday, becoming the fastest player to reach 100 goals in the German top flight. Kane achieved this feat in just 98 Bundesliga appearances, breaking the previous record held by Dieter Mueller of Cologne since 1977 by 31 games.

The England captain’s two-goal contribution extended his tally for Bayern to 101 Bundesliga goals and 156 goals in 156 matches across all domestic and international competitions. This achievement reinforces Kane’s reputation as one of the most efficient strikers in recent history. Speaking after the match, Kane expressed pride in the milestone and satisfaction with his connection to his teammates, notably Michael Olise, Luis Diaz, and Jamal Musiala, who he credited for creating opportunities to score.

Regarding his future with Bayern, whose current contract with Kane runs until the end of the season, the striker said negotiations were ongoing and indicated a strong desire to remain with the club. Kane also hinted at the possibility of playing in the Champions League final scheduled to return to Munich in 2028, calling it “a special one.”

While Kane’s record-breaking performance garnered much attention, France international Michael Olise stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick against Union Berlin, who remain winless this season. Bayern’s dominance was evident throughout the match, signaling their continued strength in the Bundesliga.

The team donned a special kit to celebrate the start of Oktoberfest, setting a festive tone as they delivered their biggest win margin since an 8-1 victory over Wolfsburg in January. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, expressed satisfaction with the result, noting the team’s desire to enter the upcoming international break on a high note. He acknowledged concerns about potentially losing momentum during the break but emphasized the team’s current performance level made them difficult to match.

With this decisive victory, Bayern Munich currently sit atop the Bundesliga standings, asserting their intent to maintain their position as league leaders.