Harry Kane's Brace Powers Bayern Munich to German Cup

Harry Kane scored a double to help Bayern Munich start their German Cup defence with a 4-1 comeback win at second-division VfL Osnabrück on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. The England captain now has 148 goals in 150 games for Bayern, a staggering rate since his 2023 transfer from Tottenham.

How did the DFB-Pokal match unfold?

Osnabrück stunned the visitors with a spectacular opening goal from Robin Meissner after just five minutes. Bayern, the 21-time cup winners, responded quickly. Kane hammered home a rebound to level the score, and Tom Bischof added another six minutes later. Michael Olise scored on 73 minutes before Kane sealed the 4-1 victory with an 86th-minute penalty. The win means Bayern have not been eliminated in the cup's first round since 1994.

What was the unique pre-match spectacle?

The match was preceded by an extraordinary tifo display from the home fans. Osnabrück unveiled a massive, functional rollercoaster in the stands, complete with a moving cart and an instant photo station. The club said the display, months in the planning, symbolised its turbulent history of "ups and downs." The party atmosphere was short-lived, however, as Kane and Bayern's firepower took over after kick-off.

Who is Harry Kane's new backup striker?

In a curious late-game substitution, manager Vincent Kompany replaced Kane with right-back Konrad Laimer. Laimer, a midfielder by trade for Austria and his former clubs, was tasked with pressing high as an energizer in the final minutes. This is not seen as a long-term solution, but it highlights Kompany's desire to preserve his 33-year-old star striker whenever possible during a busy season.

What records did Harry Kane match?

Kane's first-half goal extended his personal streak to seven consecutive DFB-Pokal games with a goal, matching a record set by former Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. His brace against Osnabrück continues a phenomenal individual start to the campaign for Bayern, who also won the season-opening Supercup.

• KEY TAKEAWAYS: Harry Kane scored two goals in Bayern's 4-1 DFB-Pokal win on 2 September 2026. He has now scored 148 times in 150 Bayern appearances. His goal extended a record-equalling streak of scoring in seven straight German Cup matches. Manager Vincent Kompany experimented with defender Konrad Laimer as a late striker substitute.

Bayern's next fixtures will test their depth as they aim to defend both domestic titles.