Bayern Munich finally lifted the Bundesliga trophy as they extended their goal record with Harry Kane scoring a hat-trick on Saturday (May 16, 2026). Kane’s fourth hat-trick this season took his goal tally to 36 goals – five fewer than Robert Lewandowski’s league record in 2020-21 – as Bayern beat Cologne 5-1 in the last round.
Latest Soccer News Tom Bischoff and Nicholas Jackson also scored. Bayern finished with 122 goals, easily surpassing the previous Bundesliga record of 101, a Bayern team with players such as Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller in 1971–72. Leon Goretzka, who left the club after eight seasons, scored the goal that broke the record with five rounds still to be played.
“We have a great group, a great togetherness and it’s wonderful to celebrate success with it,” Bayern board member for sports Max Eberl said after his second league title with the club. With the exception of Bayer Leverkusen’s remarkable unbeaten domestic season in 2024, Bayern has won every Bundesliga since Borussia Dortmund won back-to-back titles in 2012. French winger Michael Olise, who scored 15 goals and made more than 32 appearances, was named Bundesliga player of the season on Saturday, capping a day of celebration for the Bavarian powerhouse.
Vincent Kompany’s team won the title with four rounds remaining but players had to wait until Saturday before receiving their hands on the “Salad Bowl” trophy. Captain Manuel Neuer, who extended his contract with the club for another year on Friday, gave Goretzka the trophy to hoist skyward, prompting an explosion of confetti and a celebration as the ubiquitous Queen hit “We Are the Champions” played.
The traditional beer showers began immediately as huge pitchers filled with beer were brought onto the field and anyone unfortunate enough to be dry was aimed at them. Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano showered Kompany before the soaked coach managed to join his family members on the sidelines.
“I would say it’s OK to celebrate a little bit today,” Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich said. “Then we have a week and then we will concentrate completely on the cup final. ” Bayern will play defending champions Stuttgart in the German Cup final next Saturday (May 23, 2026) at the Olympiastadion in Berlin.