Two targets in first two minutes as Kane returns from damage in Bundesliga

Harry Kane returned after nearly three weeks out by way of damage as Bayern hosted RB Leipzig on Friday – however Jamal Musiala stole the present by scoring after a minute.

England captain Kane had an element within the opener with a move to Michael Olise, who arrange Musiala for the Germany worldwide’s fourth objective in 4 video games from shut vary.

Leipzig had been behind for beneath 60 seconds when Lois Openda surged into house and crossed for Benjamin Sesko to fit in.

The equaliser marked the primary time in German top-flight historical past that two groups have scored within the first two minutes of a match.

Bayern Munich rating by way of Jamal Musiala after simply 30 seconds… earlier than RB Leipzig equalise barely a minute later!

A loopy begin to proceedings on the Allianz Area 🤯 pic.twitter.com/eKwMSk68aN

— Sky Sports activities Soccer (@SkyFootball) December 20, 2024

Kane damage return

Bundesliga high scorer Kane had missed three league video games and one within the Champions League with a hamstring challenge and his absence was most keenly felt in Bayern’s 2-1 defeat at Mainz on Saturday – their first league loss since Vincent Kompany’s appointment as supervisor in Could.

There was no want for Kane to revive Bayern’s early lead in opposition to Leipzig, although, as former Pink Bulls midfielder Konrad Laimer accomplished a one-two with Olise by volleying them again in entrance after 25 minutes.

Laimer’s first league objective of the marketing campaign was his second in three video games after he netted within the 5-1 win at Shakhtar Donetsk within the Champions League on December 10.

As if impressed by with the ability to as soon as once more name upon their most prolific participant, Bayern then added a 3rd courtesy of Joshua Kimmich.

The Germany midfielder struck from 25 yards within the thirty sixth minute, ending his wait of greater than a 12 months for a league objective in spectacular vogue.

Captain incredible! ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/KuzQEZVzSy

— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 20, 2024

Bayern vs Leipzig

Kane has 19 targets in 17 Bundesliga and Champions League video games in 2024/25, however the 31-year-old maybe confirmed his rustiness from a presentable alternative three minutes later, producing an uncharacteristically tame try that was routinely claimed by goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.

Bayern began the night 4 factors away from second-placed Bayer Leverkusen with a vastly superior objective distinction after 14 video games for each groups.

Marco Rose’s Leipzig had received their final two league matches and knew victory would ship them second, three factors behind Bayern.