Cristiano Ronaldo now has fresh incentive to monitor the UEFA Champions League after Harry Kane replicated the remarkable nine‑game scoring streaks previously held by Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy. The Bayern forward’s recent exploits have drawn him ever closer to Ronaldo’s enduring record, adding intensity to the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Kane reached the landmark during Bayern’s dramatic 3‑3 draw with Viking on Tuesday, October 13, netting twice to aid a comeback from an early deficit. Nevertheless, Ronaldo continues to lead the pursuit.
Bayern faced a frustrating night in Norway after Viking seized a surprise 2‑0 lead at Lyse Arena. Gianni Stensness struck in the second minute, and Peter Christiansen doubled the home side’s advantage shortly before the break.
The Englishman replied in the second half, converting a penalty in the 54th minute and then heading home a Joshua Kimmich cross six minutes later to level the score at 2‑2. Luis Díaz later put Bayern ahead, but Michael Olise’s dismissal in the 74th minute reduced the visitors to ten men, enabling Kristoffer Haugen to force a 90th‑minute equalizer.
Despite failing to take all three points, Kane’s double secured his ongoing Champions League scoring run. At 33, he has now found the net in nine straight matches in Europe’s top club tournament, joining a distinguished cohort of prolific forwards.
Lewandowski and Van Nistelrooy also achieved the nine‑match streak
Kane’s feat also aligns him with two other celebrated marksmen renowned for their consistency in Europe. Ruud van Nistelrooy posted a nine‑match scoring run for Manchester United in 2002‑03, and Lewandowski duplicated the accomplishment twice while at Bayern.
Lewandowski’s streaks spanned from September 2019 to August 2020 and again from November 2020 to November 2021. He remains the sole player to register the nine‑match sequence on two distinct occasions, highlighting his enduring brilliance at the elite level.
Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring
UEFA records that Kane is now the fourth player to score in nine consecutive Champions League matches, alongside Ronaldo, Van Nistelrooy and Lewandowski. His recent brace elevates him into elite company while leaving the record holder within striking distance.
How many more goals needed to match Ronaldo’s record?
Kane’s next target is Ronaldo’s benchmark of 11 consecutive Champions League goals, a feat the Portuguese star achieved during his Real Madrid tenure in 2017‑18. Ronaldo’s streak opened with a brace in Madrid’s 4‑1 win over Juventus in the 2017 final and continued through the ensuing season’s group stage and knockout phases.
The five‑time Ballon d’Or recipient netted in all six group‑stage fixtures, followed by goals in both legs of Madrid’s round‑of‑16 clash with Paris Saint‑Germain and both legs of their quarter‑final against Juventus. In total, he scored 17 goals during that 11‑match run, setting a standard that has yet to be surpassed.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid celebrating.
Kane currently requires goals in two successive Champions League matches to equal Ronaldo’s record. Scoring once more beyond that would place him outright holder of the achievement, assuming he can keep his streak intact.