Kane reaches 400 goals: Bayern defeats Dortmund in the German Clásico

Harry Kane Reaches 400 Career Goals with a Victory in the ‘Der Klassiker’

Bayern Munich’s star striker, Harry Kane, reached an impressive milestone by scoring his 400th goal at club level. The achievement came during the exciting ‘Der Klassiker’ match against Borussia Dortmund, where Bayern Munich prevailed with a score of 2-1. Kane scored the first goal of the match in the 22nd minute, heading in a corner taken by Joshua Kimmich. This goal not only marked the 400th goal of his career, but it was also his 22nd goal of the season, adding those scored with the club and the national team. Furthermore, he extended his scoring streak in the Bundesliga to five consecutive matches, accumulating nine goals in that period. Since his arrival at Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023, from Tottenham Hotspur, Kane has proven to be a key player in the team’s attack. With the Bavarian club, the English striker has scored 104 goals in 107 matches. Before his time at Bayern, Kane left an indelible mark on Tottenham Hotspur, where he scored 280 goals. In addition, he scored goals in his early loan spells at Millwall (9), Leyton Orient (5) and Leicester City (2).

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The striker has also been fundamental to the England national team, where he has scored 76 goals. Recently, he scored two goals against Latvia, securing qualification for the 2026 World Cup. These goals extended his scoring streak to nine consecutive matches, the best of his career so far. In the match against Dortmund, Kane played in a more withdrawn position, but still managed to make a difference.

Probably six, eight and ten,” Kane joked, when asked about the position he played against Dortmund. “But I enjoy it, I enjoy a different side of my game.

Harry Kane

Kane also generated the first clear chance of the match, and assisted Díaz in another key play. Dortmund improved in the second half, but Bayern managed to hold onto their lead. Julian Brandt scored for Dortmund, but Bayern held firm to secure their eleventh consecutive victory in all competitions.

“It was a good performance,” added Kane. “I feel that after the international break, the first game back is never easy, a lot of players return late on Wednesday, Thursday and you play against a good team.

Harry Kane

Bayern Munich achieved an important victory in the ‘Der Klassiker’ and Kane once again demonstrated his worth as a goalscorer and team leader.