Harry Kane set two new Bundesliga records by scoring the opening goal for Bayern Munich against FC Koln on Friday, November 24.
The German champions dominated the hosts from the beginning, creating numerous opportunities to score, including a one-on-one chance for Leroy Sane against goalkeeper Marvin Schwaebe.
The tap-in goal at the 20-minute made the former Tottenham captain the first player in Bundesliga history to score 18 goals in the first 12 games of a season, as well as the first Englishman to reach 18 goals in a single Bundesliga season.
This surpasses the previous record of 17 goals held by Kevin Keegan and Jadon Sancho.
Keegan achieved this feat during his time with Hamburg, where he won two Ballon d'Ors and scored a total of 32 Bundesliga goals, including 17 in the 1978/79 season.
In the 2019/20 season, Sancho matched the record by achieving 17 assists and 17 goals in 32 league games for Dortmund.
He then transferred to Manchester United the following year, paving the way for Kane to surpass the record in the current season.
Ever since Kane transferred from Tottenham to Bayern in the summer, his performance has been nothing short of exceptional.
He has scored an impressive 18 goals in just 12 games, including four in the Champions League.
This incredible form has propelled Bayern to the top of the table, with a potential lead of four points over Bayer Leverkusen.
Munich's undefeated streak in the Bundesliga keeps them in first place, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who will face Werder Bremen today, November 25.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane emphasized that Bayern Munich had complete control over their victory against Koln on Friday night, despite the 1-0 scoreline, as he continued to set new Bundesliga records.
Kane said in a post-match interview: "It was a really good game for us today."
"Some people look at the result and might have expected a little more. But it was a fantastic game for everyone. We could have scored three goals in the first half alone."
"The result was the most important thing. [Koln] played a few long balls in the second half, but we defended those too. It never looked dangerous, which is a good sign."
The 30-year-old is on pace to break more records, aiming to surpass Robert Lewandowski's 22 goals in the first half of the 2020/21 season.
What's next for Harry Kane?
With his eyes set on a potential 51 Bundesliga goals this season, Harry Kane shows no sign of slowing down.
Kane's goal-scoring spree is likely to continue as the Bundesliga Giants have four league matches left before the winter break, as well as a Champions League match against Copenhagen on Wednesday, November 29.
The German champions dominated the hosts from the beginning, creating numerous opportunities to score, including a one-on-one chance for Leroy Sane against goalkeeper Marvin Schwaebe.
The tap-in goal at the 20-minute made the former Tottenham captain the first player in Bundesliga history to score 18 goals in the first 12 games of a season, as well as the first Englishman to reach 18 goals in a single Bundesliga season.
This surpasses the previous record of 17 goals held by Kevin Keegan and Jadon Sancho.
Keegan achieved this feat during his time with Hamburg, where he won two Ballon d'Ors and scored a total of 32 Bundesliga goals, including 17 in the 1978/79 season.
In the 2019/20 season, Sancho matched the record by achieving 17 assists and 17 goals in 32 league games for Dortmund.
He then transferred to Manchester United the following year, paving the way for Kane to surpass the record in the current season.
Ever since Kane transferred from Tottenham to Bayern in the summer, his performance has been nothing short of exceptional.
He has scored an impressive 18 goals in just 12 games, including four in the Champions League.
This incredible form has propelled Bayern to the top of the table, with a potential lead of four points over Bayer Leverkusen.
Munich's undefeated streak in the Bundesliga keeps them in first place, one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, who will face Werder Bremen today, November 25.
Meanwhile, Harry Kane emphasized that Bayern Munich had complete control over their victory against Koln on Friday night, despite the 1-0 scoreline, as he continued to set new Bundesliga records.
Kane said in a post-match interview: "It was a really good game for us today."
"Some people look at the result and might have expected a little more. But it was a fantastic game for everyone. We could have scored three goals in the first half alone."
"The result was the most important thing. [Koln] played a few long balls in the second half, but we defended those too. It never looked dangerous, which is a good sign."
The 30-year-old is on pace to break more records, aiming to surpass Robert Lewandowski's 22 goals in the first half of the 2020/21 season.
What's next for Harry Kane?
With his eyes set on a potential 51 Bundesliga goals this season, Harry Kane shows no sign of slowing down.
Kane's goal-scoring spree is likely to continue as the Bundesliga Giants have four league matches left before the winter break, as well as a Champions League match against Copenhagen on Wednesday, November 29.