Forward Harry Kane struck twice, including a record-extending first half penalty, to reach 100 goals across all competitions for the German champion as it cruised to a 4-0 victory over visitor Werder Bremen on Friday.
The England captain, who scored a hat-trick last week in its 4-1 win over Hoffenheim, put Bayern 2-0 up in the 44th minute with a penalty, his 18th consecutive successful spotkick in the Bundesliga for a flawless record.
Jonathan Tah had given the hosts a deserved lead in the 22nd with a deflected backheel flick.
ALSO READ | Trump says he would be open to relocating FIFA World Cup 2026 matches
Kane added another in the 65th, pouncing on a deflected Luis Diaz shot to drill in from close range and reach his century of goals in 104 matches across all competitions for Bayern.
The 32-year-old, leading Bundesliga scorer with 10 goals in Bayern’s five games so far, joined from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023.
Werder had keeper Karl Hein to thank for keeping the scoreline respectable after he made close to a dozen crucial saves, including stopping Kane and substitute Nicolas Jackson in one-on-ones.
But the Estonian keeper could do nothing when Konrad Laimer slipped through with a quick one-two, to finish off the move in the 87th for Bayern’s 22nd league goal.
The Bavarians, who take on Pafos in Cyprus for the Champions League on Tuesday, are in top spot on 15 points. Second-placed Borussia Dortmund, on 10, is in action at Mainz 05 on Saturday.
Published on Sep 27, 2025
