Harry Kane Beats Erling Haaland’s Record

English striker Harry Kane recently made waves by setting up a new Bundesliga record. He became the fastest player to reach 50 league goals after having achieved this milestone in just 43 matches, surpassing the previous record of 50 goals in 50 games set by Erling Haaland during his prolific spell with Borussia Dortmund.

In a recent Bundesliga contest, Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in Bayern Munich's dominant 3-0 victory over Augsburg at the Allianz Arena. Having joined Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023, the hat-trick resembles his seamless transition from the Premier League to German football. 

His contributions have been pivotal for Bayern, with Kane now boasting 64 goals in 62 appearances across all competitions for the club. Moreover, the recent treble against Augsburg helped Harry Kane script history. He has now surpassed Erling Haaland to become the fastest goal scorer in Bundesliga's history. 

Haaland, in his successful stint with Dortmund, previously held the record with 50 goals in as many games. However, Kane has gone quicker to achieve the feat in just 43 games. This record-breaking performance adds to the growing legacy of Kane, who has yet to lift a major trophy but has continued to be a standout performer.

On the other hand, Erling Haaland, now a star for Manchester City, is also shattering records in the Premier League. Haaland scored an unprecedented 36 goals in the 2022-23 season to become the highest goal scorer in a single Premier League season. Meanwhile, for Harry Kane, the journey has just begun. He will be up against  Paris Saint-Germain next in the Champions League contest scheduled for Tuesday night. 

A tough road ahead for Bayern!

Bayern Munich is navigating a challenging period with a growing list of injuries as they face a crucial stretch in the Bundesliga and other competitions. Joao Palhinha, the Portuguese midfielder, suffered an injury during international duty, likely sidelining him for the rest of the year. Manuel Neuer is also reeling with a rib injury.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, another promising 20-year-old midfielder, is recovering from a broken collarbone sustained earlier in the season. This comes as Munich faces Borussia Dortmund in a high-stakes match, whereas in the German Cup, they compete in a third-round matchup with defending champions Bayer Leverkusen, which Bayern sporting director Max Eberl likened to a final.