European football: Kane uncorks title party with hat-trick; Lewandowski to leave Barça
Harry Kane led Bayern Munich to their 35th Bundesliga title with a hat-trick in a decisive 5-1 victory over Cologne. Meanwhile, Robert Lewandowski announced his departure from Barcelona after four successful seasons, during which he scored 119 goals. The Bundesliga also saw St Pauli and Heidenheim relegated, while Wolfsburg secured a playoff spot to avoid automatic relegation.
- ▪Harry Kane scored a hat-trick to help Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title.
- ▪Robert Lewandowski confirmed he will leave Barcelona at the end of his contract this summer.
- ▪Wolfsburg won a crucial match to secure a relegation playoff spot, while St Pauli and Heidenheim were relegated.
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Harry Kane hoists the Bundesliga trophy with his Bayern Munich teammates after beating Cologne 5-1. Photograph: Anna Szilágyi/EPAView image in fullscreenHarry Kane hoists the Bundesliga trophy with his Bayern Munich teammates after beating Cologne 5-1. Photograph: Anna Szilágyi/EPAEuropean club footballEuropean football: Kane uncorks title party with hat-trick; Lewandowski to leave BarçaSt Pauli and Heidenheim relegated from BundesligaLewandowski, 37, scored 119 goals for Catalan clubArbeloa gives blessing to Mourinho at Real MadridAgenciesSat 16 May 2026 12.25 EDTFirst published on Sat 16 May 2026 07.51 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleHarry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich celebrated their 35th title on a gripping final day of the Bundesliga season with a 5-1 win over…
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