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Saturday proved to be a goal-fest in the Bundesliga as the top two sides in the standings blew away their opposition to pull further away from the rest.
Bayern Munich blitz Bremen: Harry Kane's double leads charge
The victory marks their seventh consecutive league win, showcasing their dominance and ambition in the league.
The match started with Bremen holding firm, managing to keep a clean sheet through the first half despite Bayern's relentless pressure.
Jamal Musiala, Kingsley Coman, and Michael Olise all tested Bremen's goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, who was on top form. However, Bayern's frustration peaked when Harry Kane's header narrowly missed in the closing moments of the first half.
The second half saw Bayern break through early when Kane converted a penalty after Anthony Jung was adjudged to have handled the ball.
This goal, his 20th in the league this season, was followed by another superb save by Zetterer from Dayot Upamecano, keeping the score at 1-0 for a while.
The game was effectively sealed when substitutes Konrad Laimer and Leroy Sane combined for the second goal, with Sane scoring his sixth of the campaign.
Jung's evening worsened as he conceded another penalty in stoppage time, which Kane dispatched with confidence, ensuring Bayern's lead at the top.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern's head coach, reflected on the game, "We had a few chances in the first half, but unfortunately we didn't capitalise on those two or three moments.
"Nevertheless, we stayed calm, we know that if we keep up the tempo and keep the pressure on the opposition, we'll find a way through at some point. Overall, I'm satisfied with the result and also with our performance today."
Kane, who was pivotal in the win, looked forward, "We have to keep this level as high as possible. It's an important month for us, we know that. Two big away games next week, that will certainly be difficult."
Bayern's next challenge is a Champions League playoff first leg against Celtic Glasgow on Wednesday, followed by a crucial league match against second-placed Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
This commanding win in front of 75,000 fans at a sold-out Allianz Arena not only bolsters Bayern's title aspirations but also sets a high bar for their upcoming matches. Bremen, despite their spirited performance, remain in eighth, still chasing European spots.
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