As Bayern Munich crushed Mainz 8-1, England captain Harry Kane created Bundesliga history by becoming the first player to score four hat-tricks in his rookie season. Scoring in the 13th minute, 20th minute, and in first-half stoppage time, Kane scored to match Uwe Seeler's record for the most goals in a debut season in the German Bundesliga with 30 goals overall this season.
With goals from Thomas Muller, Jamal Musiala, and substitute Serge Gnabry, as well as a double from Leon Goretzka, the victory moved Bayern back to within seven points of leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who play Wolfsburg on Sunday. Nadiem Amiri scored the visitor's goal. Meanwhile, fans at Borussia Park saw a thrilling 3-3 match between Cologne and Monchengladbach. Borussia Dortmund, who were down to ten players, defeated Werder Bremen 2-1 to keep their spot in the top four.