Bayern Munich Clinch 34th Bundesliga Title, Ending Harry Kane’s Silverware Wait

On May 4, 2025, Bayern Munich were crowned Bundesliga champions for the 34th time after Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-2 draw at Freiburg left the title race mathematically settled with two games remaining.

Despite being suspended for the final minutes of Bayern’s dramatic 3-3 draw at RB Leipzig, Harry Kane celebrated his first major trophy since turning professional, finally ending a near-700-game wait for team silverware.

Manager Vincent Kompany also secured his first top-flight title, while Eric Dier joined Kane in lifting his maiden club honour.

Bayern’s long-awaited return to the summit came one day after Yussuf Poulsen’s 94th-minute equaliser at RB Leipzig temporarily postponed the party, but Leverkusen’s failure to secure victory at Freiburg ensured the Bavarians ran away with the crown.

The defending champions had fallen short last year when invincible Bayer Leverkusen clinched the title, making this triumph all the sweeter. Home supporters will witness the official trophy presentation at Allianz Arena during Saturday’s clash with Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Having joined Bayern in August 2023 for a €100 million fee aimed at delivering silverware, Kane leaves behind a history of near-misses - including Champions League, Carabao Cup and European final defeats - to finally lift a trophy in his 15th professional season.

The 31-year-old England captain finished the campaign as Bundesliga top scorer for a second consecutive season with 24 goals and became the first player since Lionel Messi to record 250 goal involvements under his manager - underscoring his transformative impact.

Former Bayern and England striker Jürgen Klinsmann praised Kane’s adaptation to life in Bavaria and his importance to the side, highlighting the player’s seamless integration on and off the pitch.

Under Vincent Kompany’s guidance, Bayern combined their traditional attacking fluidity with renewed defensive discipline, conceding just 0.8 xG per game in Europe this season - a reflection of their collective pressing ethos.

Midfielders like Joshua Kimmich and İlkay Gündoğan provided control, while Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané stretched opposition backlines, creating the space Kane ruthlessly exploited.

The balance between vertical penetrations and coordinated pressing ensured Bayern rarely relinquished initiative, with Kompany’s rotation policy maintaining intensity across all positions.

With the Bundesliga secured, Bayern now turn their focus to the Champions League final in Munich later this month, intent on completing the double on home soil.

Kane, whose maiden trophy may only whet his appetite, will look to add continental glory before the 2024–25 campaign concludes.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen and Freiburg continue their own battles - Leverkusen for Champions League qualification and Freiburg to secure a top-four finish - ensuring drama persists until the final whistle of the season.