Harry Kane record: scores in ninth straight Champions League game in Viking draw
Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 3-3 draw at Viking to score in a ninth straight Champions League match, equalling Robert Lewandowski's club record.
Harry Kane has equalled one of Bayern Munich's proudest Champions League records. The England striker scored twice in a chaotic 3-3 draw away at Norwegian champions Viking in Stavanger on Tuesday 13 October 2026, on matchday 2 of the league phase, and in doing so found the net in a ninth consecutive Champions League match. That run matches the club record set by Robert Lewandowski, and it came on a night when Kane also supplied the assist for Luis Díaz's goal, only for ten-man Bayern to concede a 90th-minute equaliser. This Harry Kane record story looks at how the goals arrived, what the numbers mean and where Bayern stand after two rounds.
Harry Kane record: nine Champions League games in a row
According to Al Jazeera, Kane's double in Norway means he has now scored in nine Champions League matches in succession. That draws him level with Lewandowski, the Polish striker who set the benchmark for a Bayern player during his prolific years in Munich. The overall record for consecutive Champions League scoring games still belongs to Cristiano Ronaldo, who did it in 11 straight matches, so Kane is two games short of the all-time mark.
The streak is the latest milestone in a remarkable European spell for the 33-year-old. Sports Mole reports that Kane now has 36 Champions League goals since turning 30, one more than Lionel Messi's previous record of 35 for goals scored in the competition after a player's 30th birthday. It is a statistic that underlines how Kane has, if anything, become more dangerous in the latter part of his career, rather than less.
Key numbers at a glance
- 9 consecutive Champions League matches with a goal, equalling Robert Lewandowski's Bayern record (Al Jazeera).
- 11 straight scoring games: Cristiano Ronaldo's overall competition record (Al Jazeera).
- 36 Champions League goals since turning 30, one more than Lionel Messi's 35 (Sports Mole).
- 8 goals and 4 assists in nine appearances this season, according to Sports Mole.
- 6 goals in 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup, according to Sports Mole.
Viking vs Bayern: how Kane's goals arrived
Bayern were made to work from the very first minute. Viking, playing their first European campaign since 1992-93 according to Sports Mole, went ahead after just 72 seconds through Gianni Stensness. Peter Christiansen doubled the lead in the 38th minute, and the Norwegian side went into half-time 2-0 up, leaving the German champions facing a genuine upset.
Kane led the response. In the 54th minute Bayern won a penalty when Konrad Laimer was fouled, and the striker converted from the spot to halve the deficit. Six minutes later, on the hour, he rose to head the equaliser, completing a turnaround in a little over five minutes of play. His influence did not stop there: in the 71st minute he turned provider, setting up Luis Díaz to put Bayern 3-2 in front.
At that point Kane had been directly involved in all three Bayern goals and the visitors looked set to escape Stavanger with three points. The match turned again, however, when Michael Olise was sent off for two yellow cards in quick succession with about a quarter of an hour remaining. Down to ten men, Bayern held on until the 90th minute, when Herman Haugen struck to make it 3-3 and deny Kane a winning night.
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 2' | Gianni Stensness scores for Viking after 72 seconds (1-0) |
| 38' | Peter Christiansen makes it 2-0 to Viking |
| 54' | Harry Kane scores a penalty after a foul on Konrad Laimer (2-1) |
| 60' | Kane heads the equaliser (2-2) |
| 71' | Luis Díaz scores from Kane's assist (2-3) |
| 90' | Herman Haugen equalises for Viking against ten-man Bayern (3-3) |
What the draw means for Bayern in the Champions League table
The late equaliser cost Bayern Munich two points that could matter in the 36-team league phase. According to Yalla Shoot's Champions League standings, updated on 16 October, Bayern sit 10th with four points from two matches, having scored eight goals and conceded three. Nine clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Liverpool and Arsenal, are on a maximum six points after two rounds. Viking, for their part, collected their first point of the campaign and are 27th.
In the league phase format, the top eight teams qualify directly for the round of 16, while sides finishing ninth to 24th go into a knockout play-off round. Dropping points against a club back in Europe for the first time in more than three decades is the kind of result that can make the difference between those two routes, which is why Bayern's frustration at the final whistle was understandable.
Domestically, the picture is steadier. Yalla Shoot data shows Bayern third in the Bundesliga with 11 points from five matches, two points behind joint leaders SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund, with 16 goals scored and only four conceded.
Kane's form for club and country
The Viking double is part of a broader pattern. Sports Mole lists Kane on eight goals and four assists in nine appearances for Bayern this season, figures that reflect his dual role as finisher and creator. He arrived at the new campaign on the back of a strong summer: according to the same outlet, he scored six goals in six matches at the 2026 World Cup with England, the country whose all-time scoring record he already holds.
That consistency has kept him firmly in the conversation for individual honours. Kane is among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, and a run of goals in Europe's elite competition is exactly the sort of evidence voters tend to weigh. His record in Bavaria since joining from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 has transformed his reputation from prolific Premier League striker to one of the defining forwards of the decade.
Contract talks in the background
Kane's long-term future in Munich is also a live topic. According to Sports Mole, his current Bayern contract expires next summer and talks over a possible two-year extension are ongoing. No agreement has been announced by the club, and the report should be treated as a status update on negotiations rather than a done deal. For Bayern, retaining a striker who is still breaking records at 33 is an obvious priority; for Kane, the question is whether he wants to finish his peak years in Germany or consider other options.
Background: Lewandowski's benchmark and Ronaldo's record
Lewandowski's spell at Bayern produced some of the most prolific goalscoring numbers in modern European football, which is why matching any of his marks carries weight in Munich. Kane has followed him as the focal point of the attack, and comparisons between the two have been constant since the Englishman arrived. Ronaldo's run of 11 consecutive scoring games remains the competition's gold standard, and it sits within touching distance if Kane continues his current rhythm.
What's next for Harry Kane and Bayern
Bayern's next Champions League fixture is a heavyweight meeting with Arsenal in Munich, and Kane will go into it with the chance to score in a 10th straight Champions League match and move clear of Lewandowski as the club's record holder. Bayern will have to manage without Olise, who is suspended after his red card in Stavanger. Arsenal, Kane's old north London rivals from his Tottenham days, arrive with six points and a clean defensive record after two games. Fans can follow every Bayern fixture on our matches page and live scores as the run continues.