Bayern Munich salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Der Klassiker, but the spotlight was stolen by Harry Kane’s early exit due to injury.
Jamie Gittens gave Dortmund the lead in the 27th minute with a sensational solo goal. Picking up a pass from Nico Schlotterbeck near the halfway line, the England Under-21 star breezed past Konrad Laimer and rifled a fierce strike past Manuel Neuer. Gittens became only the second Englishman to score in this fixture after Kane, who famously bagged a hat-trick in last season’s matchup.
However, Bayern’s struggles deepened moments later when Kane, the Bundesliga’s top scorer, was forced off due to an apparent non-contact injury. The England captain limped off gingerly, raising concerns about his fitness.
Without their talisman, Bayern struggled to break Dortmund’s defense until the second half. Thomas Müller, who replaced Kane, had a golden chance but was denied by Gregor Kobel’s excellent save.
Bayern finally found their breakthrough with five minutes left on the clock. Jamal Musiala, brilliant throughout, rose to head in a pinpoint cross from substitute Michael Olise, securing Bayern’s unbeaten league record.
The draw keeps Bayern seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga, but Eintracht Frankfurt could reduce the gap to four points with a win on Sunday. Dortmund, now fifth, will rue missing the chance to climb higher.
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern may hold the summit, but Kane’s injury casts a shadow over their campaign, with fans anxiously awaiting updates.
