Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich secured their 33rd Bundesliga title with a 3-1 win over Wolfsburg on Sunday, moving within reach of a historic treble.
The victory confirmed Bayern as champions for the second consecutive season, ending any doubt about their domestic dominance after a trophyless campaign two years ago. Kane’s goals took his Bundesliga tally to 32 for the season, reinforcing his status as the league’s top scorer and putting him on track for 50 goals across all competitions.
Last time Bayern won the Bundesliga without adding another major trophy was in 2021, when they lifted the league crown but exited the Champions League in the quarter-finals and lost the DFB-Pokal final.
Kane’s form fuels Ballon d’Or hopes amid Champions League push
Kane has now scored 50 goals in all competitions this season, more than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues, and has become the highest-scoring Englishman in Champions League knockout history with 15 goals, level with Frank Lampard. His home-and-away strikes against Real Madrid in the quarter-finals helped Bayern reach the semi-finals for the first time since 2024.
In November, Kane acknowledged that individual accolades like the Ballon d’Or require team success, saying he could score 100 goals but would not win the award without winning the Champions League or a major international trophy. A strong showing for England at this summer’s World Cup would further strengthen his case to become the first Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001.
Treble bid hinges on Champions League and DFB-Pokal outcomes
Bayern now face Arsenal in the Champions League semi-finals, with a potential final meeting either Paris Saint-Germain or Borussia Dortmund, while the DFB-Pokal final will see them take on either VfB Stuttgart or RB Leipzig. Winning all three would make Bayern the first German club to complete the treble twice, having last achieved it in 2020.
The club’s focus has swiftly shifted from celebrating the league title to preparing for the high-stakes matches ahead, with Kane’s continued fitness and form seen as central to their chances across all fronts.
What does winning the treble mean for Bayern Munich?
It would make Bayern the first German club to win the treble more than once, matching their 2020 achievement and cementing their status as one of Europe’s most successful teams in a single season.
How many goals has Harry Kane scored this season?
Kane has scored 32 goals in 27 Bundesliga appearances and 50 goals in all competitions this season.
