Bayern Munich took a giant leap toward their 34th Bundesliga title on April 19, 2025, demolishing Heidenheim 4-0 at Voith-Arena in a ruthless display that showcased their championship pedigree.
England captain Harry Kane led the charge, scoring his 24th league goal of the season in the 12th minute, lashing home a pinpoint pass from Michael Olise. Konrad Laimer doubled the lead seven minutes later, clipping a clever Serge Gnabry assist past Heidenheim’s goalkeeper Kevin Müller. Kingsley Coman added a third before halftime, tapping in after Müller parried a Raphaël Guerreiro shot, and Joshua Kimmich sealed the rout with a clinical strike in the 56th minute, his second goal in 46 games this season.
The victory propelled Bayern to 72 points, nine clear of second-placed Bayer Leverkusen, who face St. Pauli on Sunday. With only four games remaining, Bayern could clinch the title as early as next week if results align, a remarkable turnaround after Wednesday’s Champions League quarter-final exit to Inter Milan (4-3 on aggregate).
Manager Vincent Kompany hailed the performance as “complete,” noting Bayern’s 18 shots, 2.99 expected goals (xG), and 68.5% possession against a Heidenheim side that managed just four shots and 0.67 xG. “After a tough week, the boys showed how good we are,” Kompany told reporters, brushing off Heidenheim’s relegation playoff spot (16th, 22 points) as no easy feat, given their competitive showings against Leverkusen.
Kane, still chasing his first career trophy since joining Bayern in 2023, now boasts 60 goals in 60 Bundesliga games, a staggering stat that underscores his impact. However, injuries plagued Bayern, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (calf), Jamal Musiala, Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, Sven Ulreich, and Leon Goretzka (calf, injured in training) sidelined.
Despite these setbacks, Bayern’s depth shone, with youngsters like Jonas Urbig in goal denying Heidenheim’s Sirlord Conteh a consolation strike. Heidenheim, now 374 minutes without a goal and seven points from safety, face a grim relegation battle, having failed to score in 13 of 30 games this season.