But Bayern’s inconsistency has proved to be their downfall again, as they conceded twice in the space of a minute after the break.
They were then carved open in the 79th minute as Tim Kleindienst grabbed his second of the match to spark wild scenes form the home fans.
Bayern had not lost to Bundesliga debutants since 2000 – and the German giants have now suffered five defeats in a league campaign for the first time since 2011/12.
It means that Bayer Leverkusen, who beat Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon, are now 16 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with six games to play.
Leverkusen can now clinch their first German title next weekend should they beat Werder Bremen.
Bayern’s defeat is the worst preparation they could have asked for ahead of Kane’s return to north London on Tuesday night.
The German giants face Arsenal at the Emirates in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final meeting.
It is an opponent who former Tottenham striker Kane boasts a brilliant record against, with the England skipper the leading goalscorer in the north London derby.
From his 19 games against the Gunners, he has found the back of the net on 14 occasions, while also chipping in with three assists.
But Thomas Tuchel will be more concerned about the form of his side, who have now lost back-to-back matches following last week’s loss to Borussia Dortmund.
SOURCE – Bayern Munich make unwanted history before Arsenal clash – despite Harry Kane’s efforts | talkSPORT
