Harry Kane is closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for scoring in consecutive Champions League games after netting against Arsenal in Bayern Munich’s 2-2 draw on Wednesday night. Kane’s goal extended his run to 10 straight Champions League matches with a goal, surpassing the previous mark of nine set by Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
The England captain now needs just one more game to equal Ronaldo’s record of scoring in 11 consecutive Champions League matches. Bayern Munich will face Atlético Madrid on November 3, giving Kane a chance to match the Portuguese star’s achievement.
Kane’s scoring streak began before his move to Bayern Munich and has carried through his appearances in the competition, making his consistency in Europe’s top club competition an impressive feat. The goal against Arsenal was part of a tense encounter that saw Bayern draw 2-2 in the group stage, maintaining their position in the competition while Kane continues to edge nearer a record held by one of the Champions League’s all-time greats.
The current run places Kane ahead of some of the competition’s most prolific strikers. Lewandowski, who scored nine in a row during his time at Borussia Dortmund and Bayern, and van Nistelrooy, who achieved the same tally for Manchester United, now sit behind Kane as he approaches Ronaldo’s mark.
The November 3 fixture against Atlético Madrid carries added significance for Bayern and Kane. Atlético have proven difficult opponents in recent European seasons, and the match will be closely watched by fans and media eager to see if Kane can draw level with Ronaldo’s record.
The Champions League remains the stage where individual records are fiercely contested, and Kane’s run has drawn attention for its longevity and consistency. While Ronaldo’s record has stood for some time, Kane’s recent performances have brought a renewed focus on that benchmark.
In other news from European football, spirits remain high at Paris Saint-Germain, where a lighthearted moment circulated on social media this week showing Ferran Torres teasing teammate Vitinha. Meanwhile, injury updates have emerged from Naples with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia confirmed to have suffered torn ligaments, a significant blow to the Serie A side.
The Champions League schedule continues with Juventus facing Rennes, Sturm Graz taking on Marseille, AS Monaco meeting Freiburg, and Hoffenheim playing Lyon. Fans will keep a close eye on these fixtures as group stages progress and teams jostle for qualification.
For now, all eyes will be on Kane and Bayern as their Champions League campaign continues, with the November match against Atlético offering a chance for Kane to etch his name alongside Cristiano Ronaldo’s in the competition’s record books.
According to Yahoo Sports.
