In a setback for Bayern Munich, Harry Kane’s remarkable performance sets a new Bundesliga record amidst their defeat of 3-2.
England’s star, Harry Kane, found the net late in the game against Bochum, but it wasn’t enough to rescue Bayern Munich from their recent downturn. The match began promisingly for Bayern as Jamal Musiala opened the scoring.
However, the game was interrupted twice due to protests from fans. In a turn of events, Bochum managed to capitalize on the disruptions, scoring two goals through Takuma Asano and Keven Schlotterbeck.
A pivotal moment came when Dayot Upamecano received a red card, leaving Bayern with ten men on the field. Bochum took advantage, with Kevin Stoger converting a penalty to extend their lead to 3-1. Despite Kane’s 25th league goal of the season, Bayern couldn’t overcome the deficit.
Thomas Tuchel, Bayern’s coach, expressed his disappointment, acknowledging that winning the Bundesliga title seems increasingly unlikely. The recent defeats have put Bayern eight points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, putting their title aspirations in jeopardy.
Bayern’s recent struggles extend beyond domestic competition. They suffered defeats in the German Super Cup and were knocked out of the German Cup by third-tier Saarbrucken. Additionally, they faced a 3-0 loss against Leverkusen and a 1-0 defeat to Lazio in the Champions League.
Tuchel emphasized the importance of the team’s performance, highlighting the positives despite the loss. He acknowledged the pressure that comes with consecutive defeats but stressed the need to focus on improving their gameplay.
This recent loss marks Bayern’s first three-game losing streak since May 2015, a challenging period reminiscent of their past struggles under the management of Pep Guardiola. As they navigate through this rough patch, Bayern Munich will need to regroup and rediscover their winning form to salvage their season.
Bayern initially took the lead courtesy of Musiala’s formidable strike, but suffered a setback when they conceded two goals within a five-minute period following the initial disruption. Upamecano’s expulsion, resulting from a second yellow card for elbowing Schlotterbeck, compounded Bayern’s woes. This marked his second sending-off in less than a week, following his red card against Lazio. Bochum capitalized on the penalty, extending their lead to 3-1.
Despite a late goal from Bundesliga’s leading scorer Kane, Bayern couldn’t muster an equalizer. However, Kane achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the fastest player to reach 25 Bundesliga goals in a single season, accomplishing this milestone in just 22 games. This surpasses the previous record set by former Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, who achieved it in 25 matches.
Kane, who transferred from Tottenham for a record £86.4 million last summer, has yet to secure a major trophy in his career. He will undoubtedly be banking on Bayern’s ability to close the gap on Leverkusen and reverse their fortunes in European competition.
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