Bayern Munich has stormed to the top of the Bundesliga table after a dominant 6-1 victory over newly-promoted Holstein Kiel on September 14, 2024. The star of the match was none other than England’s Harry Kane, who netted a hat-trick to lead Bayern to their fourth win of the season.
The match got off to a lightning-fast start, with Jamal Musiala scoring just 15 seconds into the game. This goal became the third fastest in Bundesliga history, setting the tone for what would be a one-sided affair.
Holstein Kiel’s troubles began early, as their captain Lewis Holtby made a crucial error. Kane, taking advantage of the mistake, wasted no time and scored Bayern’s second goal only seven minutes after the opener. Kiel’s defense continued to struggle, and another mistake led to an own goal by Nicolai Remberg. After 13 minutes, Bayern was already 3-0 up, leaving the home team in disarray.
Kane, who had already found the back of the net once, scored again just before halftime to make it 4-0. Despite the commanding lead, Bayern didn’t slow down. Michael Olise, a second-half substitute, added to the scoreline with a rebound goal shortly after the 60-minute mark, making it 5-0.
Holstein Kiel found a brief moment of joy when Armin Gigovic scored a header, giving the home fans something to cheer about. However, Bayern was not done yet. In injury time, Kane completed his hat-trick by converting a penalty, securing a comprehensive 6-1 victory for the defending Bundesliga champions.
With this win, Bayern moved two points clear at the top of the table. Attention now shifts to their Champions League opener against Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday, where they will look to continue their winning momentum.
