In an impressive display, Kane notched a hat-trick and provided two assists as Bayern secured a resounding 8-1 victory against Mainz. This performance saw Kane reach 30 goals in his debut season with Bayern, matching a record set by Uwe Seeler in 1963-64. With nine games remaining, he's closing in on Robert Lewandowski's season record of 41 goals, set in 2020-21.

The win marks Bayern's second-largest victory this season, just falling short of their 8-0 triumph over Darmstadt in October. Midfielder Leon Goretzka, who scored twice in the match, described it as a convincing win that Bayern had been craving.

Bayern, currently trailing seven points behind unbeaten Leverkusen, are determined to keep pushing for the title. Manager Thomas Tuchel's directive to "win, win, win" resonated with the team, and Kane's early goal set the tone for a dominant performance. The match also saw Kane become the first player to score four hat-tricks in a Bundesliga season.

Elsewhere, RB Leipzig secured a 2-0 home victory over Darmstadt, propelling them into fourth place and the final guaranteed Champions League spot. Cologne and Borussia Moenchengladbach played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, with Cologne finishing the round in the relegation playoff spot.

In Friday's fixture, Stuttgart claimed a 2-0 win over Union Berlin, adding to the weekend's Bundesliga action.