"I've won, I've won."
Bayern announced on the 5th (Korean time) through the club's website, "Bayern is the champion of the 2024-2025 season! Bayern has once again become the German champion! Bayer Leverkusen can no longer rise to the top of the Bundesliga after drawing with Freiburg on Sunday. This marks Bayern's 34th time becoming the German champion, a reward for an excellent season."
Bayer 04 Leverkusen faced SC Freiburg in the 32nd round of the Bundesliga for the 2024-2025 season on the same day at Euro Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany, drawing 2-2.
As a result, the title competition for second-place Leverkusen has ended. With only 68 points (19 wins, 11 draws, 2 losses), they could not sufficiently close the point gap with first-place Bayern Munich (76 points). Leverkusen's failure to add 3 points means Bayern has automatically confirmed this season's league title, regardless of the results of the remaining two matches.
Thanks to this, Bayern achieved their 34th Bundesliga title, extending their record for the most championships in history. They succeeded in regaining the "Meisterschale (Bundesliga championship trophy)" from Leverkusen, which had secured an unbeaten title last season.
The person most delighted by Bayern's victory is undoubtedly Kane. He is recognized as a world-class striker, yet has notably been without titles.
During his time at Tottenham, Kane finished second in the league behind Chelsea in the 2016-2017 season, and in the 2020-2021 season, he was a runner-up in the League Cup after losing to Manchester City. In the 2018-2019 season, when Tottenham reached the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in club history, they could not surpass Liverpool.
Kane has performed consistently, such as becoming the top scorer in UEFA Euro 2024 for the England national team, but he has not won any trophies. Even Bayern had remained trophyless for 12 years immediately after he joined last season. Before Kane's arrival, Bayern had been on an 11-year Bundesliga winning streak, but they could only watch as Leverkusen aimed for their first unbeaten championship.
For this reason, Kane wanted the title more than anyone. He noted through Bild in February, "There are many people who still mention the fact that I haven't won a title in my career. I think it's time to silence some of them," solidifying his determination to win.
Kane achieved his dream after many ups and downs. He played a key role in Bayern's victory, scoring 24 goals and providing 7 assists in 29 league matches this season. As a result, he finally laid his hands on a trophy after an incredible 14 years since debuting professionally in 2011 while wearing the Tottenham jersey.
Jan-Christian Dreesen, Bayern CEO, expressed congratulations by stating, "I sincerely congratulate the coaching staff led by Vincent Kompany and our team. They created a masterpiece from the first season." He added, "I also want to extend my sincere congratulations to Kane, who has already set an amazing record of 80 goals and has shown everyone that 'Kane can win.' We are champions once again, and the trophy will return home next Saturday."
Kane, who secured his first win in his life, was happier than anyone else. He uploaded videos on social media, enjoying a celebration party with teammates while drinking beer and singing the famous British band Queen's representative song "We Are the Champions." He also posted a trophy emoji, writing, "It's an incredible feeling!"
In particular, Kane embraced his friend Eric Dier, who has been with him since his time at Tottenham, celebrating the victory together. This is also Dier's first win in his career. The two burst open champagne and smiled broadly amid congratulations from other players familiar with trophies.
After the victory celebration, Kane said in an interview on the official website, "It's the best feeling. I trained really hard throughout the season and did my best physically and mentally." He added, "There is nothing happier than celebrating something you've achieved. It's a really special team, and it's even more emotional because it's my first trophy in my career."
Kane's victory was especially memorable with his close friend Dier, who has been alongside him since their time at Tottenham. Kane shared, "I was anxious watching the game with Dier. When the final whistle confirmed the win, I was overwhelmed with emotion and immediately hugged that friend. It was a really special experience because we have been on this long journey together."
Regarding overcoming the curse of being trophyless, Kane said, "I had many emotions. And whether at the moment of victory or now, thinking about the trophy still overwhelms me with emotion. I've played football for a very long time, and it took a while, but I finally held a trophy. It's really a great situation."
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