Hat-trick hero Kane punishes Stuttgart

Bayern Munich 4-0 Stuttgart
Goals: 1-0 Kane 57’ (assist: Kimmich), 2-0 Kane (61’), 3-0 Kane (80’), 4-0 Coman (89’)

The first half saw Bayern dominating possession but struggling to break down a well-organized Stuttgart defense. An early setback for the hosts came when Aleksandar Pavlović was forced off due to injury in the 8th minute, with João Palhinha coming on as his replacement. Despite controlling 63 percent of possession, Bayern's best chance came when Serge Gnabry's shot went wide in the third minute. Stuttgart, adopting a cautious approach, managed to frustrate the hosts, with Deniz Undav having their only notable attempt in the fourth minute. The half ended goalless, with Bayern having six shots to Stuttgart's two, but neither team able to find the breakthrough.

Watch: Kane on his impressive hattrick and the need to stay focused

The second half saw a dramatic shift in the match's complexion. Harry Kane broke the deadlock in spectacular fashion in the 57th minute. Receiving the ball from Joshua Kimmich, Kane unleashed a powerful shot from nearly 30 metres out, beating Alexander Nübel with a strike clocked at 122 km/h. The goal seemed to open the floodgates for Bayern, as Kane doubled their lead just three minutes later. The England captain showed his predatory instincts, bundling the ball home from close range after a scramble in the box.

With a two-goal cushion, Bayern began to exert their dominance fully. The hosts continued to press, with Kane coming close to completing his hat-trick on several occasions. Stuttgart's resistance was finally broken again in the 80th minute when Kane secured his treble. A shot from Palhinha was blocked, but Kane was quickest to react, slotting home to make it 3-0 and claim the match ball.

Watch: Kompany on Kane's hunger for goals and defensive abilities

The rout was completed in the 89th minute when Kingsley Coman added a fourth goal for Bayern. Thomas Müller's clever play in the box set up Coman, who finished coolly to put the final nail in Stuttgart's coffin. The 4-0 scoreline reflected Bayern's overwhelming superiority, particularly in the second half. The statistics told the story of Bayern's dominance, with 22 shots to Stuttgart's four, and a possession rate of 62 percent to 38 percent.

Harry Kane's performance was nothing short of spectacular, cementing his status as the game's standout player. His hat-trick demonstrated the full range of his abilities: a long-range thunderbolt, a poacher's finish, and a predatory strike. Kane's influence extended beyond his goals, as he recorded an impressive 10 shots throughout the match, more than the entire Stuttgart team combined. His movement, link-up play, and clinical finishing were instrumental in breaking down Stuttgart's initially stubborn defense and turning the match decisively in Bayern's favor.

Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Bayern Munich 4.0968 - Stuttgart 0.4484
Fastest player: Alphonso Davies (Bayern), 36.21 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 1-0 by Harry Kane (Bayern), 2.51 percent
Most pressed player: Michael Olise (Bayern), 20 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Minjae Kim (Bayern), +6.58

Fantasy Heroes: Harry Kane (Bayern, 545 Points), Alphonso Davies (Bayern, 238 Points), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern, 214 Points)