Harry Kane produced a decisive second-half hat-trick as FC Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart in the German Cup final at the Olympiastadion in Berlin on Saturday, sealing a domestic league and cup double.
The final was tightly contested in the first half, with both sides unable to find a breakthrough.
But Bayern took control after the restart when Kane opened the scoring in the 55th minute, stooping to head home a precise cross from Michael Olise.
As the game wore on, Bayern’s attacking quality began to tell.
Kane struck again in the 80th minute, spinning sharply to receive a pass from Luis Díaz before calmly finishing to double the lead.
He completed his hat-trick deep into stoppage time, converting a penalty to round off a dominant display and secure the cup final victory in style.
The win crowned an exceptional season for Bayern, who had already secured the Bundesliga title for a second consecutive year and added the German Supercup earlier in the campaign. The cup triumph marked their 21st German Cup title and their first since the 2019–20 season.
Kane’s performance capped a remarkable individual campaign, finishing with 61 goals in 51 appearances across all competitions.
It also marked his second hat-trick in consecutive matches, underlining his extraordinary form since joining Bayern in 2023 and adding another major trophy to his growing collection.
Gilbert Ekugbe is a journalist at Punch Newspapers with over a decade of experience reporting on business and economic affairs. He covers markets, corporate developments, finance, and Nigeria’s broader economic landscape. His reporting is informed by extensive newsroom experience and a strong commitment to accuracy and responsible journalism, helping readers understand complex business issues.
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