The England captain Harry Kane showcased his exceptional goal-scoring prowess by scoring a remarkable hat-trick for Bayern Munich. Two of these goals came in the second-half stoppage time, leading Bayern to a convincing 3-0 victory over Augsburg on Friday. This win not only boosted Bayern's position at the top of the Bundesliga but also opened up an eight-point gap.

Champions League and Domestic Challenges Ahead

Bayern Munich, who are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League next week, have been on an unbeaten run in the league. With 29 points after their fifth consecutive league game without conceding, they are in a strong position. Second-placed RB Leipzig, who travel to Hoffenheim on Saturday, have 21 points. Kane, who has 14 league goals this season, emphasized the team's approach at half-time. "We said at half-time we should just keep going and create chances," he said. "Thankfully we got the penalty and from there the game opened up."

Harry Kane's Milestone and Future Goals

Kane has now scored 50 league goals for Bayern in just 43 Bundesliga games, achieving this milestone faster than any other player in the league's history. As Bayern look ahead to a busy week with the Champions League match against PSG followed by Dortmund and Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal, Kane remains confident. "We’re feeling good and should just keep the momentum up," he stated.

Augsburg's Struggles and Kane's Penalties

Augsburg had Nediljko Labrovic to thank for a goalless first half as the keeper made crucial saves from Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Leon Goretzka. However, after half-time, Labrovic was unable to prevent Kane from scoring a well-taken 63rd-minute penalty. In stoppage time, a lengthy VAR review awarded Bayern another penalty after Keven Schlotterbeck was sent off for tripping Kane. Kane converted this penalty and then completed his hat-trick seconds later with a fine touch and header.

Paris Saint-Germain's Weekend Triumph

On Tuesday, Bayern will host Paris Saint-Germain, who remain top of Ligue 1 after defeating 10th-placed Toulouse 3-0. PSG's goals came from João Neves, Lucas Beraldo, and Vitinha. Neves put the hosts in front in the 35th minute with a volley from the edge of the area, netting a neat weighted pass from Achraf Hakimi low inside the left-hand post. Beraldo doubled the lead late in the second half, scoring from a rebound, and Vitinha sealed the win in stoppage time. PSG lead the French top flight with 32 points, six ahead of second-placed Monaco, who beat Brest 3-2 earlier on Friday.

Getafe's Late Victory in La Liga

Two goals in four second-half minutes earned Getafe a 2-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga. Alvaro Rodríguez scored in the 70th minute, and Allan Nyom sealed the game, helping the hosts move clear of the relegation zone and leaving Valladolid second from bottom in Spain.