Harry Kane scores historic hat-trick in eight-goal Bayern Munich win

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Harry Kane got a hat-trick in Bayern Munich's 8-1 victory against Mainz and broke a record in the Bundesliga as the champions reduced the distance between them and the leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, by seven points.

Kane, who was signed this season for a fee that set a record in the league from Tottenham Hotspur, achieved the accolade of being the first player to score a minimum of two goals in eight separate games during his debut season in the Bundesliga.

He achieved the same number of goals in his first season in the Bundesliga as Uwe Seeler, setting a record of 30.

When asked if Kane could surpass the league's 41-goal record in a single season, Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel expressed his confidence in Kane's abilities, stating "I have faith in him to accomplish anything."

He is an exceptional individual, an exemplary figure. A top-notch athlete. It is an incredible blessing to have the opportunity to coach him.

Tuchel, who will depart at the conclusion of the season, expressed that he made a wise choice by bringing him on board because he consistently proves himself every week.

The captain and player representing England scored two goals during the football match on the Tuesday that resulted in Bayern's 3-0 win over Lazio. This win secured a spot for Bayern in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Bayern Munich easily beat Mainz with Harry Kane netting three goals, achieving a hat-trick.

Bayern Munich currently hold the second spot in the standings with a total of 57 points, but their position may be threatened after Leverkusen plays VfL Wolfsburg at home on Sunday.

In the 13th minute, Kane started off his score by tapping the ball in from a short distance. The Bavarians were trying to stay in the running for the title since they had a bad streak of only winning one game in their past four league games.

Seven minutes later, Leon Goretzka managed to score another goal after Kane's attempt hit the post.

Mainz managed to reduce their disadvantage when Nadiem Amiri scored a powerful free kick. Despite their attempts to score another goal, Tottenham regained control when Kane scored just before the end of the first half.

After half time, the home team dominated Mainz and Thomas Mueller finished off a swift attack to score the fourth goal of the game in the 47th minute.

As the Mainz defence fell apart, the home team continued to attack relentlessly, eventually resulting in a powerful goal by Jamal Musiala. Not long after, substitute player Serge Gnabry made an incredible mid-air backheel flick, scoring the team's sixth goal.

Kane scored three goals from a short distance, heading the ball in at the far post on the rebound for his third goal. In extra time, Goretzka scored a header to complete the team's dominant victory.