In a resounding triumph, Bayern Munich clinched a 4-0 victory over Heidenheim, propelled by Harry Kane’s landmark goal in his 60th Bundesliga appearance on Saturday. Kane opened the scoring with a precise shot from outside the penalty area in the 13th minute, showcasing his prowess and edging closer to his first major team trophy, a career milestone characterized by individual scoring achievements. Kane’s record-breaking pace to 60 Bundesliga goals surpasses Erling Haaland’s previous mark, achieved in 65 games with Borussia Dortmund.
This victory extends Bayern’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who are set to play against St. Pauli on Sunday. With just four games remaining, Bayern’s pursuit of regaining the title appears promising. Unlike their previous encounter in Heidenheim, where they surrendered a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2, Bayern maintained their momentum in this match. Konrad Laimer added a second goal on the counter-attack soon after Kane’s opener, with Kane instrumental in the buildup to Kingsley Coman’s 3-0 goal, following a saved shot by Raphael Guerreiro. Joshua Kimmich sealed the win with a fourth goal in the second half.
Meanwhile, Union Berlin and Stuttgart made headlines with a Bundesliga record by scoring eight goals before halftime, resulting in a thrilling 4-4 draw that remained unchanged throughout the second half. Andre Ilic bagged two goals for Union Berlin, while Stuttgart saw goals from four different players, culminating in a fitting spectacle.
However, the excitement was overshadowed by a concerning collision between Leipzig goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi and Holstein Kiel’s David Zec, necessitating medical intervention for concussions during their 1-1 draw. Sprinting to intercept the ball, the players collided, resulting in Gulacsi’s stretchered exit and an ear injury, while Zec was responsive following the incident. Leipzig confirmed Gulacsi’s hospital observation overnight, adhering to the league’s head injury protocol before a return to training. Although Benjamin Sesko’s penalty secured a draw for Leipzig, it hindered their race for a Champions League spot.
Following the weekend’s events, Leipzig remains fourth with Freiburg trailing by a single point after defeating Hoffenheim 3-2. Meanwhile, Mainz succumbed to a last-minute equalizer in their 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg, and Werder Bremen advanced two positions to seventh by narrowly beating Bochum 1-0.