Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane continues to rewrite his own history in the Champions League. The English forward has demonstrated impressive scoring form, coming close to one of the most notable goalscoring achievements in the European tournament, which still belongs to Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo.
New Milestone in the Champions League
During the third matchday of the Champions League main stage against London's Arsenal, which ended in a 2-2 draw, the 33-year-old English player scored a goal and provided an assist. In the 35th minute of the match, Kane set up Alphonso Davies, and in the 61st minute, he confidently converted a penalty kick. This goal became the striker's tenth consecutive match in the Champions League in which he has consistently found the back of the net.
Thanks to this consistent streak, the Bayern forward surpassed Ruud van Nistelrooy and Robert Lewandowski, whose record streaks stopped at nine consecutive games. Now, the Englishman trails only the absolute record set by Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored in 11 consecutive Champions League matches between 2017 and 2018. Harry will have the chance to equal this achievement on November 3, when the Munich club plays away against Atletico Madrid.
Player's Reaction to Comparison with the Legend
The player himself enthusiastically reacted to having his name mentioned alongside the Portuguese goalscorer. According to the forward, any mention of his achievements next to Ronaldo's name signifies that special work is being done on the pitch.
"Every time you are compared to Ronaldo, it certainly means you are doing something special. It's good that I managed to reach the mark of 10 right now. It has been a good, consistent run in important matches that helped the team," the Munich forward noted.
Historic Successes Against Arsenal
Aside from chasing Ronaldo's record, the goal against the Gunners allowed Harry Kane to set another significant milestone. The English forward became the absolute record holder among modern strikers for the most goals scored against Arsenal.
The experienced player now has 16 goals in 23 matches against this opponent. Such statistics highlight the consistently high class of the forward in encounters with major rivals on the international and club stage.
Significance of the Streak for Bayern's Future
Harry Kane's current scoring form plays a pivotal role in Bayern's international ambitions this season. The Englishman's ability to regularly contribute with goalscoring actions in the toughest Champions League matches gives the Munich club a serious advantage in competing for top honors.
The upcoming away match against Atletico Madrid will serve as a serious test for both the entire team and the forward himself, who is just one step away from equaling the historic record of the Portuguese legend.
