Bayern Munich maintained their commanding six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with a dominant 3-0 victory over Werder Bremen at the Weserstadion on Saturday. Harry Kane was the star of the afternoon, scoring twice in the space of three minutes during the first half to put the visitors firmly in control before Leon Goretzka added a third after the break. The result underlined Bayern's credentials as overwhelming title favourites and extended Bremen's difficult run of form.
Kane opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute, calmly dispatching the kick to register his 26th league goal of the season, nine of which have come from penalties. The England captain needed just three more minutes to double his tally with a moment of individual brilliance in the 25th minute, striking a crisp shot from outside the penalty area that cannoned off the inside of the post and into the net. It was a finish that showcased Kane's complete repertoire as a striker, combining power, placement, and composure under pressure.
The two quick-fire goals effectively ended the contest as a competitive affair, with Bremen struggling to muster any meaningful response against a Bayern side operating with clinical efficiency. The hosts did enjoy some possession in the latter stages of the first half but created little of note, with Bayern's backline marshalled effectively throughout. The only moment of concern for the visitors came at half-time when Manuel Neuer was substituted as a precaution due to a minor calf issue, with Jonas Urbig taking his place between the posts for the second period.
Goretzka sealed the victory in the 70th minute with a well-taken goal that gave Urbig a comfortable debut half to manage. The midfielder's strike ended any lingering hopes of a Bremen comeback and allowed Bayern to cruise through the final twenty minutes without exertion. The 42,100 spectators at the Weserstadion watched their side outclassed by a team operating at a different level in the closing stretch of the season.
The victory keeps Bayern firmly on course for the Bundesliga title, with Vincent Kompany's side having established a sizeable cushion that their nearest rivals have shown little sign of closing. Kane's remarkable goal tally of 26 in the league already eclipses his total from the entirety of his debut season and marks him as the standout striker in European football this campaign. For Bremen, the task of avoiding relegation trouble remains the priority as the second half of the season unfolds.
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