Cristiano Ronaldo now watches the Champions League closely as Harry Kane has equaled the nine‑match scoring runs of Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Bayern striker’s latest exploits tighten the race to Ronaldo’s long‑standing mark as the 2026‑27 season unfolds.
Kane hit the landmark in Bayern’s thrilling 3‑3 draw with Viking on Oct. 13, netting a double that rescued the side after a shaky start. Yet the Portuguese legend still sits ahead.
The Bundesliga leaders suffered a rough night in Norway when Viking surged to a 2‑0 lead at Lyse Arena. Gianni Stensness struck in the second minute, and Peter Christiansen added a second before halftime.
After the interval, Kane slotted a penalty in the 54th and headed in a Joshua Kimmich cross six minutes later to level. Luis Díaz then gave Bayern the lead, but Michael Olise’s red card in the 74th left them a man short, and Kristoffer Haugen equalised in the 90th.
Despite dropping points, Kane’s brace kept his remarkable Champions League streak alive. The 33‑year‑old has now scored in nine straight games, joining a select club of forwards. For my money, his consistency tops the season’s narratives.
Lewandowski and van Nistelrooy reached the same milestone
Kane now shares that elite company with two other legends. Ruud van Nistelrooy netted in nine consecutive Champions League matches for Manchester United in 2002‑03, and Lewandowski matched the feat twice with Bayern.
The Polish striker’s runs spanned Sep 2019‑Aug 2020 and again Nov 2020‑Nov 2021. Lewandowski remains the sole player to achieve the nine‑match sequence on two separate occasions, underscoring his sustained brilliance.
Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring for Bayern Munich.
UEFA confirms Kane as the fourth player to score in nine successive Champions League games, joining Ronaldo, van Nistelrooy and Lewandowski. His latest double cements his place among the elite while the record looms close.
How many goals will Kane need to eclipse Ronaldo’s record?
The next target belongs to Ronaldo, who hit 11 straight Champions League matches for Real Madrid in 2017‑18. His run began with a brace in the 4‑1 final win over Juventus and continued through the following season’s group and knockout phases.
| Goals | Player | Club | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid | 2017–18 |
| 9 | Ruud van Nistelrooy | Manchester United | 2002–03 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich | 2019–20 |
| 9 | Robert Lewandowski | Bayern Munich | 2020–21 |
| 9 | Harry Kane | Bayern Munich | 2026–present |
| 8 | Cristiano Ronaldo | Real Madrid | 2013–14 |
The five‑time Ballon d’Or winner found the net in all six group games, then scored in both legs of the round‑of‑16 against PSG and both quarter‑final legs versus Juventus. He tallied 17 goals across the 11‑match stretch, a benchmark still unbeaten.
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrating for Real Madrid.
Kane now needs goals in two more consecutive Champions League outings to equal Ronaldo’s record. One extra strike would hand the Bayern forward sole ownership of the feat, provided his run stays uninterrupted.