Harry Kane emphasizes Bayern Munich’s relentless spirit after securing a late victory of 2-1 against RB Leipzig with a stoppage-time winner, lifting the German giants from a recent slump.
The England captain showcased his prowess with a superb strike in the dying moments, capping off his earlier left-footed goal that set the tone for the match. Despite Benjamin Sesko’s response for Leipzig, Kane’s heroics sealed Bayern’s crucial victory.
Reflecting on the win, Kane stressed the importance of persistence, stating, “We will never give up.” Determined to challenge leaders Leverkusen, he urges his team to maintain their momentum and embark on a winning streak until the season’s end.
“We have to push them,” said Kane. “We need to keep doing what we’re doing. It was good to win this game and we need to go on a run until the end of the year.” He added: “We’ll never give up, we’ll never stop.”
Kane’s impact in the Bundesliga has been remarkable since his move from Spurs in the summer, amassing 27 league goals and 31 in all competitions. His prolific form underscores Bayern’s resolve to compete fiercely in the league.
Currently positioned second, eight points adrift of Leverkusen, Bayern faces the challenge of closing the gap to secure another title. The victory comes amidst the backdrop of Thomas Tuchel’s impending departure as head coach at the season’s end, adding pressure to Bayern’s pursuit of the trophy.
Despite recent setbacks in the German Cup and Champions League, Kane’s stellar performance injects renewed hope into Bayern’s campaign. Leading the Bundesliga’s scoring charts, Kane’s double against Leipzig further solidifies his status as a dominant force in European football.
Tuchel’s side lost 3-0 at Leverkusen on 10 February and 3-2 at Bochum last weekend. They were also beaten 1-0 by Lazio in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in midweek.
Kane is currently the top scorer in the Bundesliga, moving nine clear of Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy with this double. He has also scored six more goals than any player in Europe’s top five leagues, with Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe next on 21. Kane has already become the highest-scoring Englishman in a Bundesliga season, surpassing Kevin Keegan and Jadon Sancho.
With remarkable achievements surpassing English and Bayern records, Kane’s quest for excellence continues as he aims to rival the Bundesliga’s scoring record. The 30-year-old still has some way to go to break the Bundesliga record – 41 goals by former Bayern striker Robert Lewandowski in 2020-21.
With 11 league games remaining, he needs 14 goals to equal the tally. Kane eyes the opportunity to match or exceed his own remarkable goal tally, setting ambitious targets for the remainder of the season.
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