Harry Kane repeats historic UCL feat alongside Ronaldo and Lewandowski

They call me crazy, but numbers never lie. On Thursday evening in the Champions League opening round away to Bodo/Glimt, Harry Kane scored, and that goal was more than just a tally. It was his ninth consecutive match finding the net in Europe's premier competition – a feat matched only by Cristiano Ronaldo (twice), Robert Lewandowski (twice) and the legendary Ruud van Nistelrooy. At 65, with nearly half a century of writing, I dare say: we are witnessing one of the greatest strikers in history, right now. The match ended 5-0 for Bayern Munich. But to understand the true value of Kane's record, we need context. I was wrong about the 2026 World Cup. And that is the most expensive lesson I have ever learned. So I will not hastily praise what happened at Aspmyra Stadion without data in hand. Bodo/Glimt – Norwegian champions – are a formidable domestic side, but in terms of resources they are among the weakest in this Champions League campaign. The gap is enormous: a club from a second-tier European league against one of the richest, most traditional clubs on the continent. Under the new Swiss-model format, matches like this are becoming more frequent. A 5-0 result is unsurprising, but Bayern's style deserves analysis. Five different scorers: Harry Kane (header from Michael Olise's free kick), Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise (brace) and Alphonso Davies. This is an extremely positive signal about attacking depth. Instead of relying on a single focal point, Bayern diversified their scoring channels: target striker, attacking midfielder, full-back, winger. If you ask me about the blind spot of this style, it is the weak opposition. But data never lies: in one match, five different scorers is proof of a smooth system. Deeper tactical analysis: Kane's goal came from a set piece – Olise's delivery and the Englishman's header. In modern football, when opponents sit deep and pack the box, set pieces become devastating weapons. Bayern designed a specific routine for Kane – a striker never afraid of contact in the box. Olise's role (assisting on the free kick and scoring a brace) shows the multi-faceted attack: not just one way to score, but many. But I saw something in them before the world could turn. Kane's nine-match scoring streak in the Champions League is not random. Opta – the trusted data provider – confirms only three legends have done it before. What does it mean? It shows incredible consistency at the highest level. A striker maintaining goal-scoring form across multiple seasons, with different teammates (from Son Heung-min at Tottenham to Musiala and Olise at Bayern) is a phenomenon. He not only knows how to move, choose positions, but also to maximize teammates' passes. Home is no longer a fortress. The pandemic proved that. But away from home, Bayern still demolish. However, I see another angle: does this streak create an 'expectation trap' for Kane? If he fails to score in the next match, will it be a 'failure'? This is a psychological issue. When a player reaches record heights, pressure mounts. But data shows Kane is used to pressure: he always knows how to 'resurrect' after silent moments. Look at advanced metrics like xG and touches in the box – Kane's streak is built on solid technical foundations, not luck. Yet I also offer a caution: relying on one match against a weak opponent to confirm Bayern's form is insufficient. Wait until they face top teams like Manchester City or Real Madrid. In the football industry, this record generates immense content value. News sites and social media race to share it. The 'Read also' links at the bottom of the original article – plugging Messi and Ferran Torres – reveal a traffic strategy fueled by records. This makes me cautious: don't let 'record fever' deceive emotions. But I cannot deny the truth: Kane is playing world-class football. So, my conclusion? Harry Kane deserves comparison to Ronaldo and Lewandowski in the Champions League goal race. But remember: records are to honor, not to sentence. If the streak ends early, it's normal – football waits for no one. It only waits for those who dare to ask questions. And I bet Kane will extend it to 10 or 11 matches, because I've seen it in his eyes: a hunter that is never satisfied. Look at Bayern's number 9: not just a shirt number, it's the destination of a plan. I will keep watching, because when a player of Kane's class scores, every goal is history.