Harry Kane was at his remarkable best as Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Arsenal in the Champions League. Fewer than 25 minutes into the match, the forward took matters into his own hands, launching his side up the pitch with a raking 80-yard pass from a Bayern goal-kick. Former Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha said Kane has been given a level of trust under Vincent Kompany that he has probably never had under any other manager.
Kane was not finished. After Eberechi Eze put Arsenal ahead, he bent a sumptuous pass around Jurrien Timber for Alphonso Davies to equalise. The England captain then sent Bayern in front from the penalty spot midway through the second half, taking his career tally of goals against Arsenal to 16. Declan Rice struck late to earn Arsenal a share of the spoils.
The performance strengthened Kane's case as the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The 33-year-old could become the first Englishman since Michael Owen in 2001 to win the award, with Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembele among the favourites. Rice praised his rival's numbers, saying, "He is ridiculous, such a good player."
By scoring, Kane became only the second player in Champions League history to net in 10 consecutive matches, matching a feat achieved only by Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored in 11 straight for Real Madrid. Since joining Bayern from Tottenham in 2023, he has scored 156 goals in 158 appearances.
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