Harry Kane’s hat-trick secured the German Cup for Bayern Munich as they beat Stuttgart.
Kane’s Second-Half Brilliance
England captain Harry Kane scored a second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart in the German Cup final. The win completes a league and cup double for Bayern.
The first half at the Olympiastadion in Berlin ended goalless. Kane then headed home Michael Olise’s back-post cross in the 55th minute, putting Vincent Kompany’s side in front.
With 10 minutes remaining, Kane spun and slotted home Luis Diaz’s pass to make it 2-0. He then converted a stoppage-time penalty, sealing the 3-0 win and his second hat-trick in as many games.
Bayern Munich Secure the Win
The match ended with FC Bayern München 3, VfB Stuttgart 0. In stoppage time, Angelo Stiller conceded a penalty with a handball in the penalty area, which Kane converted.
Earlier, Jeff Chabot received a yellow card for a foul on Harry Kane.
- Bayern Munich secured their 21st German Cup win.
- It is their first since 2019-20.
Kane’s Remarkable Season
Kane’s cup-winning goals capped a remarkable season with Bayern, as he finished with 61 goals in 51 games. Since joining the German giants in the summer of 2023, Kane has now won four trophies, including the Bundesliga title and the German Supercup.
Substitutions were made by both teams late in the game. For Bayern Munich, Tom Bischof replaced Konrad Laimer, Raphaël Guerreiro replaced Michael Olise, Hiroki Ito replaced Josip Stanisic, and Leon Goretzka replaced Aleksandar Pavlovic. Stuttgart brought on Tiago Tomás for Ermedin Demirovic and Nikolas Nartey for Chema Andres.
Maximilian Mittelstädt won a free kick on the left wing after a foul by Raphaël Guerreiro. There was a delay in the match due to an injury to Ermedin Demirovic.
Bayern Munich’s comfortable win over Sebastian Hoeness’ Stuttgart gives them their first German Cup win since 2019-20.