Kane scores a hat-trick and secures the title for Bayern Munich in the German Cup
Fréderic Manet · 23 mai 2026 · 2 min de lecture
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Bayern Munich lifted the German Cup with a Harry Kane hat-trick in the final. Facing RB Leipzig, the Bavarian club secured a 3-0 victory this Sunday at Berlin's Olympic Stadium. The English striker, decisive throughout the match, sealed the win by scoring three times in the first half.
Kane opened the scoring in the 14th minute with a curled shot following a pass from Jamal Musiala. The second goal came in the 25th minute, as Kingsley Coman's cross was met with a volley from the striker. Before halftime, he completed his hat-trick with a first-time strike after a run into the box. Bayern dominated play comprehensively, offering Leipzig no chances. This victory marks Bayern's first major title of the season, ending a somewhat inconsistent campaign. The Bavarian club, usually dominant in the Bundesliga, had seen its lead shrink against Bayer Leverkusen this season. With this trophy, the Munich side has rediscovered the path to victory and reaffirmed its status as a German football giant. Kane, who has scored 40 goals across all competitions since his arrival, has once again proven himself a goal-scoring machine. RB Leipzig, the surprise finalists, left the field without troubling the Bayern goalkeeper. Despite a promising regular season, the Saxons could not match the experience and collective quality of Bayern. The defeat underscores the challenges faced by underdogs against Europe's footballing giants. Bayern Munich thus claimed its 20th German Cup in its history, further bolstering an already impressive trophy cabinet. A performance that should restore confidence in a team seeking renewal after a mixed season.