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Harry Kane's double on 50th appearance helps Bayern Munich survive late Holstein Kiel comeback

Bayern Munich 4-3 Holstein KielGoals: 1-0 Musiala 19’ (assist: Olise), 2-0 Kane 45’+3 (assist: Coman), 3-0 Kane 46’ (assist Guerreiro), 4-0 Gnabry 54’, 4-1 Porath 62’ (assist: Becker), 4-2 Skrzybski 90’+1 (assist: Becker), 4-3 Skrzybski 90’+3

The match began with Bayern asserting their dominance, controlling possession and creating early chances. The breakthrough came in the 19th minute when Jamal Musiala found the net, finishing off a slick passing move involving Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise. Kiel's best opportunity of the half fell to Lewis Holtby, whose close-range effort was cleared off the line by Minjae Kim. As the first half drew to a close,  Kane doubled Bayern's lead with a powerful header from Kingsley Coman's cross, sending the hosts into the break with a deserved cushion.

Jamal Musiala broke the deadlock for Bayern with his 10th Bundesliga goal of the season. (IMAGO/Revierfoto)

Kane and Gnabry extend lead before Kiel fightback

The second half started with a bang as Kane notched his second of the match, heading home Raphaël Guerreiro's cross just seconds after the restart. Serge Gnabry, on at half-time for Olise, volleyed in a superb fourth in the 54th minute, seemingly putting the result beyond doubt. However, Kiel refused to give up, with Finn Porath pulling a goal back in the 62nd minute with a powerful strike from the edge of the area.

Kane's brace takes him onto 19 goals for the current league campaign and 55 in the Bundesliga. (IMAGO/Eduard Martin)

Late drama as Kiel threaten unlikely equaliser

With the game seemingly lost, Kiel made several changes, introducing Steven Skrzybski and Magnus Knudsen in the 61st minute, followed by ex-Bayern youngster Fiete Arp. These substitutions proved crucial in a dramatic finale as Skrzybski scored twice in injury time to set up a tense finish. His first came in the 91st minute, followed by another just two minutes later, bringing the score to 4-3. The late surge had the Allianz Arena on edge, but Bayern managed to hold on for a win that takes them nine points clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who host Hoffenheim on Sunday.

Player of the Match: Harry Kane

Kane delivered a clinical performance on his 50th Bundesliga appearance, scoring two crucial goals that proved decisive in Bayern's victory. The England captain's brace, both coming from well-placed headers, demonstrated his aerial prowess and clinical finishing. His overall contribution, including hold-up play and link-up with teammates, was instrumental in Bayern's attacking dominance throughout the match. Had he not been withdrawn, a hat-trick would surely have been on the cards.

Bundesliga Match FactsxGoals: Bayern Munich 3.28 - Holstein Kiel 2.28Fastest player: Konrad Laimer (FCB), 34.17 km/hLowest goal probability: 4-1 by Serge Gnabry (FCB), 16.59 percentMost pressed player: Jamal Musiala (FCB), 41 times under pressurePass efficiency: Kingsley Coman (FCB), +3.69

Fantasy Heroes: Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern München, 357 Points), Harry Kane (FC Bayern München, 304 Points), Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München, 272 Points)

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