Harry Kane is nearing his personal best in league goals, just nine shy of his record seasons with Tottenham (30 goals in 2017-18 and 2022-23).
In a display of sheer goal-scoring prowess, Harry Kane netted his 21st goal of the season, propelling Bayern Munich to a victory over Wolfsburg and inching closer to a Bundesliga scoring record.
Bayern’s opening goal came from a Jamal Musiala header, skillfully set up by a Thomas Muller cross.
Kane, wearing the England captain’s armband, unleashed a spectacular 25-yard shot, marking yet another highlight in his exceptional debut Bundesliga season.
Wolfsburg’s Maximilian Arnold kept the game competitive with a stunning long-range goal just before halftime. Arnold nearly clinched an equalizer in injury time, but Bayern’s keeper Manuel Neuer was up to the task.
Kane’s feat of scoring 21 goals in his first 15 Bundesliga appearances is unprecedented.
He’s currently outpacing Robert Lewandowski’s record-setting 41-goal season in 2020-21 for Bayern. At this stage then, Lewandowski had tallied 20 goals.
Counting his Tottenham performances in the latter half of last year, Kane’s 2023 league goal tally stands at 38, eclipsing Europe’s top five leagues’ second-highest scorer, Kylian Mbappe, by five goals.
Kane’s season also includes five assists, contributing to a total of 26 Bundesliga goal involvements – equaling the highest total of last season achieved by Randal Kolo Muani.
Despite Kane’s striking success, Bayern is entering the winter break trailing Bayer Leverkusen, the current surprise front-runners, by four points.
Under Xabi Alonso’s guidance, Leverkusen secured a 4-0 win against Bochum, highlighted by Patrik Schick’s hat-trick, his first Bundesliga goals this season.
Match Line-ups and Stats
Live Commentary
Home Team: Wolfsburg
Away Team: Bayern Munich
Possession: Wolfsburg 39% – Bayern Munich 61%
Shots: Wolfsburg 5 – Bayern Munich 20
Shots on Target: Wolfsburg 4 – Bayern Munich 7
Corners: Wolfsburg 0 – Bayern Munich 6
Fouls: Wolfsburg 15 – Bayern Munich 12
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg
Who scored for Bayern Munich in their victory over VfL Wolfsburg?
Harry Kane and Jamal Musiala were the goal scorers for Bayern Munich in their 2-1 win against VfL Wolfsburg. Kane continued his record-breaking run by scoring his 21st goal of the season, while Musiala headed in the opening goal from a Thomas Muller cross.
What was Harry Kane’s achievement in the match against Wolfsburg?
Harry Kane achieved the remarkable feat of scoring 21 goals in his first 15 Bundesliga games. This puts him on course to break the record for most goals in a Bundesliga season, a record currently held by Robert Lewandowski.
How did the match affect Bayern Munich’s standing before the winter break?
Despite Harry Kane’s goalscoring exploits, Bayern Munich went into the winter break trailing Bayer Leverkusen by four points. Leverkusen emerged as the surprise leaders after their 4-0 victory over Bochum, highlighted by Patrik Schick’s hat-trick.
What was Maximilian Arnold’s contribution to the match for Wolfsburg?
Maximilian Arnold scored a long-range goal for Wolfsburg just before the halftime break, giving his team a glimmer of hope. He also nearly scored an equalizer in injury time, but it was denied by Bayern’s goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer.
How does Harry Kane’s 2023 league goal tally compare to other European players?
Harry Kane’s league goal tally for 2023 stands at 38, which includes his time at Tottenham and Bayern Munich. This places him five goals ahead of Kylian Mbappe, who is the second-highest scorer in Europe’s top five leagues for the year.
More about Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg
- Bayern Munich’s Official Website
- Bundesliga Official Standings
- Harry Kane’s Player Profile
- Wolfsburg’s Official Website
- UEFA’s Overview of European Leagues
4 comments
wow, Kane’s really on fire this season, 21 goals already? insane stuff, Bayern’s lucky to have him.
Neuer’s save at the end was just phenomenal, he’s still got it. but where was the Wolfsburg defense on Kane’s goal? they gotta step up their game.
Leverkusen leading the pack, didn’t see that coming, Alonso’s really turning things around. But Bayern will bounce back after the break, mark my words.
i’m not sure if kane can keep this up, but if he does, Lewandowski’s record is in serious danger. this season is gettin really exciting!