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Harry Kane Wins First Major Trophy as Bayern Clinch Bundesliga Title

Bayern Munich secured their 33rd Bundesliga title after Bayer Leverkusen’s draw at Freiburg made their lead unassailable with two games remaining.

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Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - May 3, 2025 Bayern Munich's Eric Dier scores their first goal REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - RB Leipzig v Bayern Munich - Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany - May 3, 2025 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Annegret Hilse
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Overview

  • Bayern Munich reclaimed the Bundesliga title following a 2-2 draw between Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg, securing an eight-point lead with two matches left.
  • Harry Kane celebrated his first major trophy after a 15-year career marked by near-misses and individual accolades.
  • Bayern’s title confirmation was delayed on Saturday by a stoppage-time equaliser in their 3-3 draw with RB Leipzig, where Kane was suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
  • Vincent Kompany earned his first major managerial trophy in his debut season with Bayern, restoring the club’s domestic dominance after a one-year title drought.
  • Leverkusen, last season’s unbeaten champions, faltered after conceding an own goal and two late Freiburg strikes, ending their slim hopes of retaining the title.