Harry Kane delivered a lesson in efficiency, quality and world class in FC Bayern’s 5-0 thumping win in Stuttgart. The English superstar, who was initially surprisingly left on the bench, only needed a few minutes after coming on as a substitute to finally decide the game. His treble as a substitute was spectacular – but the first goal in particular left fans and experts in disbelief
Vincent Kompany opted for an XXL rotation in the southern clash at VfB Stuttgart – and initially left Harry Kane on the bench. However, the 32-year-old did not remain a spectator for long. In the 60th minute, Kompany brought on his goalscorer and the game finally tipped in the record champions‘ favour. Kane only needed six minutes to score his first goal – and what a goal it was
After Aleksandar Pavlovic won the ball, Bayern switched gears at lightning speed. Kane dribbled out of his own half towards the penalty area, picked up speed and shot from just under 25 metres out. The ball hit the bottom left of the box – at a whopping 128 km/h
Only 3 percent chance of scoring – Kane breaks the statistics
3% goal probability on Harry Kane’s goal pic.twitter.com/74BSGkCz7Q
– Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 6, 2025
Curious: According to official DFL statistics, the goal probability of the long-range shot was just 3 per cent. But Kane is in a form where statistical limits are irrelevant. For him, they are not a product of chance, but an expression of his enormous technique, precision and decision-making power
The goal was not only decisive for the game, but also historically relevant. At 128 km/h, it joins the list of the fastest Bundesliga goals ever measured. The most prominent values include Manu Koné’s 125 km/h (2023/24) or Kingsley Coman’s 121 km/h. Older measurements such as Martin Kree’s legendary 137 km/h hammer from the 80s are also often mentioned – even if they are not recorded according to today’s standards
Kane in gala form – and a joker who is almost unstoppable
After his first goal, Kane added two more to complete a treble in the space of 30 minutes that silenced the MHP Arena. The Three Lions captain is currently in gala form that is unparalleled in Europe. Every touch of the ball has purpose, every action has impact, and his accuracy makes the difference in an already dominant Bayern team
For Kompany, Kane is more than a goalscorer – he is a leader, a fixture and a player who can decide a game on his own, even from the bench
Kane came, saw and won – and left Stuttgart with a 128 km/h thunderbolt that has long since made Bundesliga history.