Harry Kane delivered a stunning second-half hat-trick as Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal (German Cup) final at Berlin's Olympiastadion on 24 May, completing a domestic double and ending a five-year wait for cup glory. The win handed Bayern their 21st DFB-Pokal title and their 14th domestic double in club history.

First Half: Stuttgart Dominate, Bayern Struggle

Stuttgart began the brighter side, pressing Bayern into uncomfortable territory for long stretches of the opening half. Deniz Undav headed straight at Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig — starting in place of the rested Manuel Neuer — inside two minutes, and Angelo Stiller missed from distance after a loose Bayern pass.

Maximilian Mittelstadt twice threatened down the left flank, first striking the side-netting and then forcing Urbig into a save from a low drive. Kane headed over in Bayern's clearest early opportunity, while Luis Diaz shot directly at Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nubel after the half-hour mark. Nubel also reacted sharply to deny a Josip Stanisic strike from around 20 metres before the interval.

The Turning Point: Kane Breaks the Deadlock

Stuttgart continued to carry the sharper edge after the restart, but the final pivoted in the 55th minute. After a foul on Michael Olise, Bayern restarted quickly — Olise advanced on the right and delivered a cross that Kane met in the area, heading home to open the scoring.

Play was then halted for several minutes after pyrotechnics were set off in both ends of the stadium, with smoke blanketing the pitch. When the match resumed, Bayern looked the more composed side and Stuttgart's earlier momentum dissipated.

Kane Wraps Up the Hat-Trick

Konrad Laimer wasted a clear opportunity to double the lead after Nubel had denied Diaz, but Kane soon made it two in the 80th minute, combining with Diaz, nudging the ball past Chema Andres, and finishing into the right corner.

Kane completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the first minute of stoppage time, after Stiller handled during a failed clearance. It was a clinical, match-defining individual display from the England captain.

What the Managers Said

'It was a bit about being patient. The first half was tough, but we made them tired. In the second half it was a good performance and overall we deserved the win. I am so proud of the boys. It's amazing,' Kane said after the final whistle.

Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany added: 'We played against a strong opponent. The first half was very even, then we raised our level in the second half. We played an almost perfect cup final.'

Stuttgart coach Sebastian Hoeness was candid in defeat: 'The disappointment is still there and it is big. I know that for 55 minutes we played a very good game, exactly what was needed. We were close.'

Historical Context and What It Means

The DFB-Pokal triumph is Bayern's first since 2020, and it arrives alongside their 35th Bundesliga title this season — making it the club's 14th domestic double. For Stuttgart, the defeat means they finish the campaign without silverware despite a competitive showing across much of the final. Kane's hat-trick underscores his growing influence at the Allianz Arena since his high-profile move from Tottenham Hotspur, and signals that Bayern's trophy machinery remains formidable under Kompany's stewardship.