Bayern München dominated VfB Stuttgart with a commanding 3-0 victory in the DFB Pokal final at the Olympiastadion. Harry Kane's hat-trick, including two in open play and a penalty, secured the trophy for the Bavarian giants.
Bayern München came into the final as heavy favorites against VfB Stuttgart. The Bavarians controlled possession and dictated the tempo from the opening whistle. Stuttgart, meanwhile, looked to capitalize on counter-attacking opportunities throughout the match.
The first half remained goalless despite Bayern's dominance. The hosts created several chances but failed to convert. Stuttgart's defense held firm, with goalkeeper making crucial saves to keep the score level at the break.
Bayern's pressure mounted as the first half progressed. The Bavarians completed 470 accurate passes from 560 total attempts, showcasing their superior ball control. Stuttgart managed just 211 accurate passes from 298 attempts, reflecting their defensive approach.
The second half brought immediate change. Kane broke the deadlock in the 55th minute with a composed finish. The English striker found space in the box and fired past Stuttgart's goalkeeper with clinical precision.
Bayern's confidence grew following the opening goal. The team continued to press forward with intensity and purpose. Stuttgart struggled to generate meaningful attacks and received yellow cards for Christoph Fuhrich in the 54th minute and Jonathan Chabot in the 82nd minute.
Kane doubled his tally in the 80th minute with a second well-taken finish. The striker capitalized on Bayern's relentless attacking play. Stuttgart's defense had no answer to the Bavarians' sustained pressure and quality finishing.
Kane completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 90+2nd minute. The forward confidently converted to seal Bayern's dominant performance. The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory for the home side.
Bayern's statistics told the story of their superiority. The hosts registered 11 total shots with six on target. Stuttgart managed eight shots with just three on target. Bayern's possession advantage of 64 percent to 36 percent reflected their control throughout the match.
Kane's performance earned him a rating of 9.3 for the evening. He attempted four shots and converted three of them. Midfielder Michael Olise (7.6) and defenders Joshua Kimmich, Dayot Upamecano, and Jonathan Tah all contributed to Bayern's solid defensive display.
Bayern München secured the DFB Pokal trophy with this commanding display. The Bavarians' attacking prowess and midfield control proved too much for Stuttgart's organized but limited approach. Kane's hat-trick exemplified Bayern's clinical finishing when opportunities arrived.
The victory caps another successful campaign for Bayern. The Bavarians added the domestic cup to their collection. Stuttgart, despite the loss, demonstrated resilience against one of Europe's elite teams.
