Munich’s early-season evening turned into a record chase and a rout as Bayern Munich swept Union Berlin aside 7-0, with Harry Kane reaching 100 Bundesliga goals in only 98 appearances.
The England forward crossed the century mark faster than any previous player in the competition’s history, surpassing a record that had stood since the 1970s. His rapid start to life in Germany has given Bayern another landmark in a long line of them.
Quick facts
- Bayern Munich defeated Union Berlin 7-0.
- Harry Kane reached 100 Bundesliga goals in 98 matches.
- Kane broke a Bundesliga scoring record dating from the 1970s.
- France international Michael Olise scored a hat-trick.
Union arrived in Bavaria facing one of Europe’s most relentless attacking sides and could not contain Bayern’s movement or finishing. The margin reflected a one-sided contest at the Allianz Arena.
Olise supplied the night’s other major individual performance, scoring three times for Bayern. The Frenchman’s hat-trick helped transform the match from a commanding home display into a seven-goal procession.
For Kane, the milestone underlined the extraordinary pace of his Bundesliga scoring record. Reaching 100 goals before his 99th league outing places the Bayern striker ahead of a benchmark that had survived for decades.
