Harry Kane etched his name in Bundesliga history by equaling Robert Lewandowski’s record for the most goals in the first half of the season

In a dazzling display of skill, Harry Kane etched his name in Bundesliga history by equaling Robert Lewandowski’s record for the most goals in the first half of the season. The prolific England captain notched his 22nd goal of the season in a decisive 3-0 victory against Hoffenheim, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess.

Kane’s late goal in the Hoffenheim clash brought him level with Lewandowski’s remarkable feat set during the 2020-21 season. The record, now jointly held by the two prolific strikers, highlights Kane’s impact since joining the Bundesliga.

While Kane’s goal added to the celebration, the night belonged to Jamal Musiala, who stole the spotlight with a stellar performance, scoring twice past Hoffenheim’s goalkeeper Oliver Baumann.

The victory against Hoffenheim ensures that the German champions remain in close pursuit of surprise league leaders Bayer Leverkusen, who currently top the table with 42 points, just one point ahead of Bayern Munich. Bayer Leverkusen, led by former Real Madrid and Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, has yet to taste defeat in the 16 games played so far, making them a formidable force in the league.

Reflecting on history, when Lewandowski set the record for most goals in the first half of the season, he went on to surpass Gerd Muller’s longstanding record for the most goals in a Bundesliga season, scoring an impressive 40 goals. Harry Kane, with his current form, appears to be on track to match or even surpass the Polish legend’s record of 41 goals.

With his sights set on a historic achievement, Kane now aims to break the record for the most goals scored in a Bundesliga season. To achieve this, the Englishman needs to score at least 19 goals in the remaining 16 games of the season. The second half of the season kicks off for Kane and Bayern Munich when they host Werder Bremen on January 21, promising an exciting continuation of the goal-scoring saga. Football fans worldwide eagerly anticipate whether Kane can etch his name in the annals of Bundesliga history with this ambitious pursuit.