Kane hat-trick fires Bayern to German Cup glory

Harry Kane delivered a commanding hat-trick as Bayern Munich sealed the DFB-Pokal with a 3-0 win over Stuttgart, capping a dominant domestic season and pushing their combined league‑and‑cup tally to a record 139 goals. In a vibrant Olympiastadion, Stuttgart initially dictated the tempo, testing Jonas Urbig through Deniz Undav and Maximilian Mittelstädt. Bayern, however, grew into the contest, with Josip Stanišić forcing Alexander Nübel into a sharp save before a rare goalless first half in recent finals.

The breakthrough arrived soon after the restart when Michael Olise’s looping cross found Kane, who headed in decisively. A smoke delay briefly halted momentum, yet Bayern resumed control, with Konrad Laimer missing a clear chance before Kane doubled the lead with a precise swivel and finish. A late handball by Angelo Stiller allowed Kane to complete his treble from the spot, matching Robert Lewandowski’s 2012 feat and securing Bayern’s 21st Cup triumph.