Harry Kane’s astonishing form continued as the England captain scored his 20th goal of the season to help Bayern Munich thrash Club Brugge 4-0 in the Champions League. Teenager Lennart Karl made history with his first European goal, while Luis Diaz and Nicolas Jackson also found the net in a dominant display at the Allianz Arena.
Kane makes history in Bayern’s ruthless Champions League win
There seems to be no stopping Harry Kane this season. The Bayern Munich striker reached an incredible milestone on Wednesday night, scoring his 20th goal of the campaign as the Bavarians brushed aside Club Brugge with a 4-0 win in the Champions League league phase.
The night belonged to both the England captain and rising star Lennart Karl, who opened the scoring with a spectacular solo goal. The 17-year-old midfielder became the youngest player ever to score for Bayern Munich in the Champions League, breaking Jamal Musiala’s record as he danced through Brugge’s defence before rifling an unstoppable shot into the top corner.
Bayern doubled their lead just minutes later, with Kane tapping home from close range after an excellent assist from Konrad Laimer. The goal not only marked Kane’s 20th in just 12 appearances for the club but also saw him surpass the pace of icons like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who took 17 and 13 matches respectively to reach the same milestone in their fastest seasons.
Laimer the unsung hero in Bayern’s dominance
While the headlines will rightfully focus on Kane and Karl, Konrad Laimer delivered a sensational performance on the right flank. The Austrian full-back registered two assists and was involved in nearly every dangerous Bayern move. His understanding with Luis Diaz, in particular, stood out as the Colombian winger added Bayern’s third goal with a sharp left-footed finish after a slick one-two between the pair.
Defensively, Laimer was just as impressive. Brugge’s wingers were nullified throughout, with the Austrian showing elite positioning and discipline. It was the kind of all-action display that highlighted why new manager Vincent Kompany has entrusted him with a vital role in this evolving Bayern side.
Jackson seals it; Bayern’s depth shines through
With the game effectively wrapped up before the hour mark, Kompany decided to rest Kane, introducing Nicolas Jackson for the final 20 minutes. The former Chelsea striker wasted no time making an impact, coolly slotting home Bayern’s fourth of the evening just six minutes after coming on.
It was another statement of Bayern’s squad depth and attacking versatility, with goals coming from all corners of the pitch. Even without star men like Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala in the starting lineup, the Bundesliga champions showed the kind of ruthlessness that defines elite European teams.
A warning to Europe
The result keeps Bayern unbeaten in this season’s Champions League league phase and sends a strong message to their continental rivals. With Kane in record-breaking form, young talents like Karl emerging, and Kompany’s tactical ideas already taking hold, the German giants look every bit like serious contenders for another European crown.
As for Club Brugge, it was a chastening night. Their defenders were overwhelmed by Bayern’s relentless pressing and movement, particularly in the first half when the hosts could have easily scored more.
Kane’s impact, though, remains the story of the night — a player not just living up to expectations in Germany but rewriting them. With 20 goals in just 12 games, he’s scoring at a pace few in football history can match.
