Bayern Munich Seal 34th League Title As Kane Breaks His Silverware Curse at Last.
After years of near-misses, heartbreak, and tough fights for every team he played for, Harry Kane lifted the first major trophy of his career. He has ended all the talks from critics over a so-called “trophy curse.” The England captain’s first trophy comes as Bayern Munich have been crowned the Bundesliga champions.
Bayer Leverkusen ended their match against Freiburg in a 2-2 draw. This has mathematically confirmed Bayern’s title win with two games left in the season. Bayern would have confirmed the title win yesterday if they had won the game. However, after conceding a goal in dying moments, they ended the game in a 3-3 draw against RB Leipzig.
This meant their celebrations were delayed, with Yussuf Poulsen’s late equalizer denying an immediate title party. However, Leverkusen’s inability to take all three points at the Europa-Park Stadion today confirmed Bayern’s title. They are now eight points clear at the top with a superior goal difference and no team can catch up to them.
Kane’s move to Bayern from Tottenham Hotspur in August 2023 came with immense expectations. On the day of his signing, fans lined up outside the club stores in Munich. The craze to buy the new home shirt bearing “Kane” signalled the start of a new era. However, his debut was anything but smooth.
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He came off the bench in a 3-0 Supercup loss to Leipzig. But, he bounced back and boy, that was marvelous! Since then, Kane has been nothing short of prolific. He has 24 goals in 29 Bundesliga appearances this season, and had 36 in the previous one.
The striker has already broken records including becoming the fastest player to 50 Bundesliga goals. He achieved the feat in just 43 games. Kane was serving a yellow card suspension in their almost title-grabbing match against Leipzig. Even so, the English striker has been central to Bayern’s success this season.
The journey has not been without further disappointment though. Kane and Bayern were eliminated from the Champions League by Inter Milan a few weeks ago. They also suffered domestic setbacks, including a DFB-Pokal exit last season. Yet, amid injuries and criticisms, Kane persisted and ultimately, it paid off.
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Talking about Harry Kane, his prowess in front of the goal always comes first. However, his influence has extended beyond scoring. He has seamlessly adapted to Bayern’s traditions. He earned a place on the team’s leadership council, and won admiration across Germany.
At 31, Kane has finally ended the long wait for silverware that eluded him during his years with Spurs and England. As Bayern prepare to celebrate their 34th league title back home against Borussia Monchengladbach, Kane can finally relish the feeling of winning a major title and even hope to win more in Europe next season.
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