Harry Kane delivered a masterclass in clinical finishing with a stunning hat-trick as Bayern Munich crushed Stuttgart 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal final at Berlin's Olympiastadion. The England captain's three-goal performance sealed the domestic double for Vincent Kompany's side, their first cup triumph in six years and the club's 21st DFB-Pokal title overall.
Kane opened the scoring in the 55th minute with a well-taken header from Michael Olise's pinpoint cross. The breakthrough arrived amid dense pyrotechnic smoke, with the England striker showing the composure that has defined his remarkable season. He doubled Bayern's advantage in the 80th minute before completing the perfect hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 92nd minute, taking his seasonal tally to an extraordinary 61 goals across all competitions.
Historic Achievement for Kane
Kane etched himself into DFB-Pokal folklore by becoming only the fourth player to score a hat-trick in a cup final, joining Uwe Seeler (1963), Roland Wohlfarth (1986), and Robert Lewandowski (2012) in an exclusive club. His perfect hat-trick—left foot, right foot, and header—showcased the technical diversity that makes him one of world football's most complete strikers. Even more impressively, Kane became just the third player in tournament history to score in every round of the competition, matching the rare achievement of Dieter Müller and Dirk Kurtenbach from decades past.
Despite the absence of veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, sidelined by a calf injury, Bayern proved far too strong for the defending champions Stuttgart. Joshua Kimmich reflected the squad's relief at capturing silverware in the capital, stating: "Every one of us was happy to finally be back in Berlin. We wanted to win this here at all costs." The 3-0 scoreline also marked Bayern's 46th victory of the season, equalling the legendary 2012-13 Treble-winning campaign.
The victory represents Bayern's 14th domestic double in their illustrious history and closes an uncertain chapter after previous cup disappointments. With Kane's nine goals in this DFB-Pokal campaign, he sits within striking distance of Gerd Müller's Bayern record of 10 cup goals in a single season—a remarkable testament to his impact in German football's premier domestic competition.
