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Saturday night’s Bundesliga fixture between Stuttgart and Bayern Munich delivered a spectacle that will be remembered for Harry Kane’s incredible impact as a substitute. Entering the match in the 60th minute, Kane wasted no time in asserting his authority, scoring a hat-trick in just 27 minutes, and helping Bayern secure a dominant 5-1 away victory at the MHP Arena.
The opening goal came early, with Konrad Laimer converting a brilliant flick from Michaël Cuisance’s cross, beating Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nubel in the 10th minute. Stuttgart looked to fight back, creating chances and forcing Bayern to defend, with Nicholas Nartey’s late first-half header ruled out for offside.
The turning point arrived midway through the second half when Vincent Kompany brought on Kane. Within minutes, the England international struck from long range, demonstrating both vision and precision as he doubled Bayern’s lead. Not long after, Josip Stanišić added a third, further tilting the contest in Bayern’s favour.
Tensions escalated in the 80th minute when Stuttgart defender Lorenz Assignon was dismissed for a handball, gifting Bayern a penalty. Kane converted the spot-kick with composure, claiming his second goal of the night and Bayern’s fourth. The icing on the cake came in the 87th minute when Kane completed his hat-trick with a deft finish from a Cuisance cross, cementing his status as the match-winner.
With this result, Bayern Munich remain top of the Bundesliga with 37 points from 13 games, showcasing not only their attacking firepower but also their depth on the bench. Meanwhile, Stuttgart sit sixth with 22 points from the same number of matches, indicating areas for improvement if they are to challenge the top-tier teams consistently.
Kane’s performance highlights the growing trend in modern football where substitutes can have game-changing effects. His ability to read the game, coupled with clinical finishing, ensures that Bayern Munich continue to be the team to beat this season.