Harry Kane’s second-half hat-trick led Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal final, securing Bayern’s 21st title in the competition. This win marked Bayern’s first DFB-Pokal triumph since 2020 and completed a domestic double alongside their Bundesliga victory. Bayern claimed their 35th Bundesliga title and 21st DFB Cup this season, achieving their 14th double in the club’s history.
Stuttgart started the game strongly, pressuring Bayern in the first half with several attempts on goal. Despite Bayern’s possession, Stuttgart’s defense held firm until Kane broke the deadlock in the 55th minute after a quick restart following a foul on Michael Olise. The match saw a brief pause due to pyrotechnics being lit in the stadium, but Bayern regained control after the interruption.
In the closing stages, Kane extended Bayern’s lead with a well-taken goal, before completing his hat-trick from a penalty in stoppage time. Kane expressed his pride in the team’s performance, emphasizing their patience and deserving victory. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany praised the team’s second-half display, while Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness acknowledged his team’s disappointment despite a strong showing for most of the match.
