Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich overcame Borussia Dortmund 3-2 at Signal Iduna Park, extending their Bundesliga lead to 11 points. Despite early possession dominance by Vincent Kompany’s team, Dortmund’s solid defense posed a challenge. In the 26th minute, Daniel Svensson’s free kick found Nico Schlotterbeck, who headed in the opening goal for Dortmund.
Bayern intensified their attack in the second half, with Joshua Kimmich setting up Serge Gnabry to assist Kane for a close-range finish. The game turned in Bayern’s favor when Schlotterbeck fouled Josip Stanisic in the penalty area, leading to Kane converting a penalty for his second goal and 30th league goal. Dortmund equalized in the 83rd minute through Svensson’s volley from Marcel Sabitzer’s delivery.
Bayern quickly responded as Michael Olise’s cross was cleared, allowing Kimmich to score a stunning volley into the top corner in the 87th minute. Despite Dortmund’s late efforts, Bayern held on for a crucial victory, maintaining an 11-point lead over Borussia Dortmund with 10 games left. Kompany expressed satisfaction with the win, likening it to a mini title but emphasized the need to refocus for the upcoming matches.
Elsewhere, St. Pauli upset third-placed Hoffenheim 1-0, Leverkusen drew 1-1 with Mainz 05, Werder Bremen ended a 13-game winless streak by defeating Heidenheim 2-0, and Borussia Monchengladbach secured a 1-0 win over Union Berlin.
