Harry Kane struck late to keep Bayern Munich unbeaten as they edged Elversberg 2-1, while RB Leipzig produced a five-goal second-half surge to demolish Hamburger SV 5-0 on Sunday.
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe headline the 30-player shortlist for the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with the winner to be announced at the ceremony in London on October 26.
Harry Kane admits he is "extremely proud" to be in contention for the Ballon d'Or after a record-breaking campaign that saw him score 73 goals for Bayern Munich and England.
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich recovered from an early scare to begin their DFB-Pokal title defence with a convincing 4-1 victory over second-division Osnabrueck on Wednesday.
Harry Kane has confirmed talks are underway over a new contract with Bayern Munich as the England captain looks to extend his stay with the German champions.
Bayern Munich have thrown their full support behind Harry Kane's bid to win the Ballon d'Or after another remarkable season from the England captain.