Harry Kane leads Bayern to 3-0 win over Stuttgart in German Cup final

Harry Kane scored a second half hat trick to lead Bayern Munich to a 3-0 victory over defending champion Stuttgart in the German Cup final on Saturday, securing the club’s first domestic double in six years. The match at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium was briefly interrupted by smoke from pyrotechnic displays as fans from both teams protested against the German soccer federation over a planned increase in security measures.

Kane broke the deadlock in the 55th minute with a diving header from Michael Olise’s cross. The goal prompted more fireworks from Bayern supporters, worsening visibility and leading to a short break in play. Kane struck the crossbar with a powerful shot before scoring his second in the 80th minute, firing into the bottom corner after a pass from Luis Diaz. He completed his hat trick from the penalty spot in stoppage time after Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller was penalized for handball.

The England captain finished the season with 61 goals across all competitions for Bayern, including the Bundesliga, German Cup, Super Cup, and Champions League. Bayern had already wrapped up the Bundesliga title with four rounds to spare. The cup win was Bayern’s first since 2020 and its...