Harry Kane is closing in on one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest Champions League records after scoring in his tenth consecutive match. The Bayern Munich striker has already surpassed Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy and could now equal Ronaldo’s historic achievement against Atletico Madrid.
Harry Kane One Step Away From Cristiano Ronaldo’s Legendary Champions League Record
Harry Kane is just one game away from matching one of Cristiano Ronaldo’s greatest Champions League records after reaching an incredible milestone with Bayern Munich.
The England captain scored again during Bayern’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal on Wednesday, October 21.
His second-half penalty helped the German champions take the lead before Declan Rice scored a late equaliser for Arsenal.
However, Kane’s goal was much more important than the result itself.
The 33-year-old has now scored in ten consecutive Champions League matches, putting him just one game behind Ronaldo’s all-time record.
Harry Kane makes history against Arsenal
Bayern Munich welcomed Arsenal to the Allianz Arena for their third Champions League match of the season.
The visitors took the lead through Eberechi Eze in the 25th minute before Kane provided an assist for Alphonso Davies to equalise.
In the 61st minute, Bayern were awarded a penalty, and Kane calmly converted it to put his team ahead.
However, Declan Rice scored in the 82nd minute to secure a 2-2 draw for Arsenal.
Despite missing out on victory, Kane achieved something that only Cristiano Ronaldo had previously managed in Champions League history.
According to UEFA, the English striker became just the second player to score in ten consecutive matches in the competition.
His remarkable scoring run began during the 2025/26 season and has continued into the current campaign.
Across those ten matches, Kane has recorded 13 goals and four assists.
Kane surpasses Lewandowski and Van Nistelrooy
Before facing Arsenal, Kane had already scored in nine consecutive Champions League appearances.
That achievement put him level with two legendary strikers, Robert Lewandowski and Ruud van Nistelrooy.
However, his penalty against Arsenal allowed him to move ahead of both players.
According to UEFA, the longest Champions League scoring streaks are:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo: 11 consecutive matches (Real Madrid, 2017-2018).
2. Harry Kane: 10 consecutive matches (Bayern Munich, ongoing).
3. Ruud van Nistelrooy: 9 consecutive matches (Manchester United, 2002-2003).
4. Robert Lewandowski: 9 consecutive matches (Bayern Munich, 2019-2020).
5. Robert Lewandowski: 9 consecutive matches (Bayern Munich, 2020-2021).
Kane has now moved into second place on his own, leaving only Ronaldo ahead of him.
His achievement is even more impressive considering the number of world-class strikers who have played in the Champions League over the years.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible record from 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo set the Champions League record during his legendary time at Real Madrid.
His incredible scoring run began in the 2017 Champions League final, when he scored twice against Juventus in Madrid’s 4-1 victory.
The Portuguese superstar then scored in all six group-stage matches during the 2017/18 season.
He continued his impressive form in the knockout rounds, finding the net against Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus.
By the end of his historic run, Ronaldo had scored 17 goals in 11 consecutive Champions League matches.
The record has remained unbeaten for more than eight years.
During that period, many of Europe’s greatest forwards have attempted to match Ronaldo’s consistency, but none have succeeded.
Now, Kane has become the first player to come within one match of equalling that achievement.
Kane could equal Ronaldo’s record against Atletico Madrid
The Bayern Munich striker will have his next opportunity to make history on November 3.
Vincent Kompany’s side are scheduled to face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Champions League.
If Kane scores against Atletico, he will equal Ronaldo’s record of scoring in 11 consecutive Champions League appearances.
However, matching the record and breaking it are two different achievements.
Kane would need to score in 12 consecutive matches to move ahead of the Portuguese legend and become the outright record holder.
Atletico Madrid are known for their strong defensive organisation, meaning the English striker could face a difficult challenge.
Nevertheless, Kane’s remarkable form suggests he has a real opportunity to make history.
Kane continues his incredible goalscoring form
Kane has been one of Europe’s most consistent strikers since joining Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur.
His ability to score goals, create chances and perform in important matches has made him a key player for the German champions.
The England captain scored 14 Champions League goals during the 2025/26 season, setting a new record for an English player in a single campaign.
He has continued that impressive form this season, scoring against Bodø/Glimt, Viking and Arsenal.
His latest achievement shows that Kane is not only chasing major trophies but also challenging some of the greatest individual records in European football.
With Bayern competing at the highest level, the striker could have more opportunities to extend his goalscoring streak.
Can Harry Kane finally break Ronaldo’s record?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable Champions League career produced numerous records that remain difficult to match.
His 11-game scoring streak is one of the clearest examples of his incredible consistency at the highest level.
However, Kane is now closer than any other player has come to matching that achievement.
After scoring in ten consecutive Champions League matches, the Bayern Munich superstar needs just one more scoring appearance to equal Ronaldo’s legendary record.
The upcoming match against Atletico Madrid could therefore become one of the most important nights of Kane’s European career.
For Ronaldo, the record represents another remarkable achievement from his time at Real Madrid.
For Kane, it represents an opportunity to write his own name alongside one of football’s greatest goalscorers.
Eight years after Cristiano Ronaldo made Champions League history, Harry Kane is now just one game away from matching a record that once seemed almost impossible to reach.
