Bundesliga Action: Kane’s Hat-Trick Powers Bayern to Victory

Bayern Munich Triumphs at Hoffenheim

Harry Kane showcased his striking prowess by netting a hat-trick, leading Bayern Munich to a commanding 4-1 win against Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga.

The England international initiated the scoring just before halftime in the 44th minute and quickly extended Bayern’s lead with a penalty shortly after the second half kickoff.

He completed his hat-trick with another penalty kick in the 77th minute, though Hoffenheim’s Vladimir Coufal managed to get on the scoresheet with a deflected free-kick shortly thereafter. However, Serge Gnabry sealed the match for Bayern by scoring in stoppage time, ensuring a decisive victory for his team.

Kane’s impressive performance elevated his total to 13 goals across seven outings in all competitions, contributing to Bayern retaining their position at the top of the league.

Other Bundesliga Highlights

In other matches, Freiburg secured a convincing 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, while Mainz, despite having one player sent off, triumphed 4-1 against Augsburg.

Match Highlights:

• Mainz vs. Augsburg: Kaishu Sano and Dominik Kohr scored first, but Kohr was later dismissed. However, Mainz went on to score twice more through Paul Nebel and Armindo Sieb, with a lone goal from Samuel Essende providing little consolation for Augsburg.
• Hamburg vs. Heidenheim: Hamburg celebrated their first league win since their promotion, defeating the bottom-placed Heidenheim 2-1.
• Cologne vs. RB Leipzig: Cologne faced their first league defeat of the season, losing 3-1 to RB Leipzig, who claimed their third consecutive Bundesliga victory.

La Liga Updates: Real Madrid and Jude Bellingham

Meanwhile, in La Liga, Real Madrid triumphed 2-0 against Espanyol at the Bernabeu, marking Jude Bellingham’s return after a shoulder surgery sidelined him since the Club World Cup. He substituted for Kylian Mbappe in the 89th minute.

Key Moments:

• Mbappe contributed to the win by scoring his fifth goal of the season, helping Real maintain their flawless start in La Liga with five successive victories.

In another notable match, Levante secured their first season victory with a stellar 4-0 display against Girona, who were reduced to nine men during the match.

Match Details:

• Levante vs. Girona: Girona’s Axel Witsel was sent off, allowing Levante to take control and score through Carlos Alvarez, Ivan Romero, and Goduine Koyalipou.

Serie A Roundup: Juventus and AC Milan

In Serie A, Juventus slipped with a 1-1 draw against Hellas Verona, marking the first points lost this season for the league leaders. Francisco Conceicao had opened the scoring for Juventus before Gift Orban equalized via a penalty.

Current Standings:

• Juventus sits one point ahead of Napoli, who will face Pisa on Monday.
• AC Milan matched Juventus in points after defeating Udinese 3-0, with Christian Pulisic netting twice to support the team’s third consecutive win.