Bundesliga 2023-24: Kane on target in Bayern’s comeback win over Gladbach

The win lifts Bayern to 50 in second place, two points behind league leader Bayer Leverkusen, which it faces next week.

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane celebrates scoring his side’s second goal during the German Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Moenchengladbach, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 | Photo Credit: AP

Champion Bayern Munich came from a goal down to beat Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Saturday and stay on the heels of leader Bayer Leverkusen ahead of their league clash next week.

The visitor stunned Bayern by taking a 35th-minute lead against the run of play. Thomas Muller lost possession, and Gladbach launched a quick three-pass move before Nico Elvedi beat keeper Manuel Neuer.

The Bavarians, who had missed a slew of chances to Harry Kane and Leroy Sane, levelled on the stroke of halftime through teenager Aleksandar Pavlovic, who scored for the second week in a row.

The hosts’ comeback was complete in the 70th minute when Kane headed in from close range after a mistake by the Gladbach keeper.

The England captain, who became the Bundesliga’s most expensive signing after joining from Tottenham Hotspur for a record 100 million euros, has now bagged 24 goals in Bayern’s 20 league games this season.

Matthijs de Ligt drilled in another header in the 86th to seal the three points and lift Bayern to 50 in second place, two points behind league leader Bayer Leverkusen, which it faces next week.