Harry Kane has moved to within two games of a major Champions League scoring record. The Bayern Munich striker scored twice in a 3-3 draw with Viking FK on Tuesday, extending his scoring streak in the competition to nine consecutive matches. That run equals the second-longest streak in the tournament's history, previously set by Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy. Only Cristiano Ronaldo stands ahead, having scored in 11 straight games for Real Madrid during the 2017-18 season. Kane's brace in Norway came after Bayern found themselves two goals down early on. He first converted a penalty after the break, then headed in his eighth goal of the season to help salvage a point for the German giants. The England captain now has the chance to match and then surpass Ronaldo's mark in Bayern's next two European fixtures. The Bavarian club faces Arsenal and Atletico Madrid in their upcoming group stage matches, two sides known for their defensive strength. Achieving the record against such opposition would further cement Kane's status among the game's elite goalscorers. The 31-year-old has consistently proven himself as one of the world's foremost strikers, and this record chase adds another layer to his formidable legacy. Bayern's draw in Stavanger was a dramatic affair. The Norwegian champions, Viking FK, took a shock 2-0 lead through Gianni Stensness and Peter Christiansen. Kane's double turned the tide before Luis Díaz put Bayern ahead. The match swung again when Bayern's Michael Olise was sent off in the 74th minute, receiving two quick yellow cards, the second for throwing the ball at an opponent. Olise will now miss the key home match against Arsenal next week. Speaking after the game, Kane addressed the dismissal. "He will be gutted and he has to take responsibility for it," Kane said. "It was a mistake, and mistakes happen. He has to learn from it. It's a shame because we have important games ahead of us." Viking snatched a memorable point with a last-minute header from Herman Haugen. Kane's focus, however, will now shift to the record books as Bayern prepare for a demanding double-header against Arsenal and Atletico Madrid. Bayern Munich's sporting director, Christoph Freund, commented on Kane's form, stating, "Harry is in incredible shape. His mentality and his quality in front of goal are exceptional. He gives the whole team confidence." The draw leaves Bayern second in Group A, one point behind leaders Arsenal, setting up a key top-of-the-table clash next week. Kane's overall tally in the Champions League now stands at 47 goals, placing him 12th on the all-time list, with his next target being the 50-goal milestone. His nine-game scoring streak for Bayern began in the knockout stages last season and has continued through the current campaign. The record chase comes in Kane's debut season with the club, having joined from Tottenham Hotspur last summer.
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