Harry Kane scores record-breaking fourth Bundesliga hat-trick Bayern Munich pummel Mainz 8-1

Harry Kane's historic hat-trick propels Bayern Munich to an 8-1 victory over Mainz, keeping their Bundesliga title hopes alive.

In a stunning display of skill and dominance, Harry Kane led Bayern Munich to an 8-1 victory over Mainz at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Kane's hat-trick not only solidified his place in Bundesliga history but also kept Bayern's hopes of catching leaders Bayer Leverkusen alive. With this performance, Kane became the first player to score four hat-tricks in a debut season in the Bundesliga, a feat that has not been achieved in over 60 years since German legend Uwe Seeler's impressive campaign in 1963-64.

Kane's remarkable tally of 30 goals in just 25 Bundesliga games has put him within reach of breaking Robert Lewandowski's season record of 41 goals set in the previous season. This victory marked Bayern's biggest win of the season, second only to their 8-0 thrashing of Darmstadt last year. The English captain's exceptional performance was complemented by goals from Leon Goretzka, Thomas Mueller, Jamal Musiala, and Serge Gnabry.

From an early lead secured by Kane's tap-in after a pass from Musiala to Goretzka's rebound goal, Bayern dominated the match from start to finish. Despite a brief moment of brilliance from Mainz's Nadiem Amiri with a free kick goal, Kane quickly restored Bayern's lead before Mueller and the rest of the team ran riot with further goals.

Mainz's crushing defeat leaves them second last in the standings, nine points away from safety. Meanwhile, Bayern's impressive performance puts them just seven points behind league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who will face Wolfsburg in their upcoming match. With their recent Champions League success against Lazio, Bayern's momentum is strong as they continue to chase the top spot in the Bundesliga.

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