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Harry Kane Smashes Bundesliga Record in Bayern Munich’s Seven-Goal Thrashing of Union Berlin

  • Authored By: Sports Now
  • Updated Sep 19, 2026, 08:37 IST

Harry Kane became the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals as Bayern Munich cruised to a 7-0 victory over Union Berlin, with Michael Olise also netting a hat-trick in the dominant display.

Harry Kane Smashes Bundesliga Record in Bayern Munich’s Seven-Goal Thrashing of Union Berlin

Harry Kane has etched his name into the Bundesliga history books by becoming the fastest player to reach a century of goals in the competition. The England captain achieved the milestone during Bayern Munich’s emphatic 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday, finding the net twice to reach 101 league goals in just 98 appearances. This feat shattered the previous record held by Dieter Mueller, who reached the century mark in 1977, by a margin of 31 matches.

The victory was a comprehensive team effort, with Michael Olise stealing the spotlight by netting a clinical hat-trick. Bayern, dressed in a special kit to mark the start of Oktoberfest, dominated from the opening whistle. Jamal Musiala ignited the scoring in the 18th minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the box following a cut-back from Alphonso Davies. Kane then converted a penalty in the 39th minute after Olise was fouled, before Olise himself added a stylish first-time finish to send the hosts into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead.

A Record-Breaking Night in Munich

The second half saw no reprieve for the visitors. Kane doubled his personal tally in the 54th minute, glancing in a precise cross from Olise to extend the lead to four. Substitute Ismael Saibari, introduced by coach Vincent Kompany just after the hour mark, made an immediate impact by scoring his first goal for the club seven minutes later. Olise then completed his hat-trick with two goals in quick succession, first rounding the goalkeeper and then curling a stunning effort from outside the area to seal the 7-0 scoreline.

Reflecting on his achievement, Kane expressed his pride in reaching the 101-goal mark in such a short period. Speaking to Sky Germany, he credited his teammates, including Olise, Luis Diaz, and Musiala, for creating consistent opportunities. Addressing speculation regarding his future and his contract, which expires at the end of the season, the striker noted that discussions are ongoing and that he remains extremely happy at the club.

Sporting director Max Eberl praised the team's performance, noting that the result was the perfect way to head into the international break. The victory represents Bayern’s largest margin of success since their 8-1 win over Wolfsburg in January and temporarily lifts the club to the top of the Bundesliga standings. While Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund have the opportunity to reclaim the summit on Saturday, Bayern’s ruthless display served as a clear statement of intent for the remainder of the campaign.