Harry Kane double helps Bayern Munich extend lead over Borussia Dortmund in Klassiker thriller
Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich moved 11 points clear at the top of the table with a come-from-behind win at Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.
Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich
Goals: 1-0 Schlotterbeck 26’ (assist: Svensson), 1-1 Kane 54’ (assist: Gnabry), 1-2 Kane (pen.) 70’, 2-2 Svensson 84’ (assist: Sabitzer), 2-3 Kimmich 87’
Bayern arrived at Signal Iduna Park with an eight-point advantage over Dortmund, knowing that victory would effectively end their rivals' title hopes. The Bundesliga leaders were unbeaten away from home all season, while BVB had not lost in front of their own supporters.
Former Bayern boss Niko Kovač had overseen just one league defeat as Dortmund head coach, ironically against his old club in the reverse fixture. Vincent Kompany's side had scored a record 85 goals after 23 matches, with Harry Kane accounting for 28 of those.
Schlotterbeck stuns Bayern
Bayern dominated possession in the early stages but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organised Dortmund defence. Michael Olise had a shot saved by Gregor Kobel and Kimmich tested the Dortmund keeper from distance, but it was the hosts who struck first in the 26th minute. Daniel Svensson delivered a pinpoint free-kick from the left and Nico Schlotterbeck rose highest to glance a header beyond Jonas Urbig. Dortmund captain Emre Can was forced off with a knee injury late in the first half, with Ramy Bensebaini replacing him.
Kane turns the tide
Bayern equalised nine minutes into the second half with a well-worked goal. Kimmich chipped the ball into the box for Serge Gnabry, who headed it across goal for Kane to finish from close range. Maximilian Beier nearly restored Dortmund's lead immediately but fired just over.
The visitors went ahead in the 70th minute when Schlotterbeck fouled Josip Stanišić in the box, and Kane stepped up to convert his 24th consecutive Bundesliga penalty. Dortmund responded by bringing on Serhou Guirassy, Julian Brandt and Jobe Bellingham, and their bold approach paid off when Svensson equalised in the 83rd minute, volleying in Marcel Sabitzer's cross.
Kimmich settles the Klassiker
Just as the match seemed destined for a draw, Bayern struck the decisive blow in the 87th minute. Olise's cross was headed clear but only as far as Kimmich, who executed a sublime side-footed volley into the top corner from the edge of the box. The stunning strike silenced the Yellow Wall and sent the Bayern bench into raptures.
Despite Dortmund's desperate late push for another equaliser, the champions held on for a crucial victory that all but ended their rivals' title challenge. The win extended Bayern's lead at the top of the table to 11 points with 10 matches remaining, putting them firmly on course for another Bundesliga title.
Man of the Match: Harry Kane
The England captain demonstrated his clinical finishing with two goals from just two shots on target. Kane's equaliser was a composed finish from Gnabry's headed assist, while his penalty was dispatched with typical confidence despite Kobel getting a hand to it.
The striker has now converted all 24 penalties he has taken in the Bundesliga, with this being his 10th spot-kick success of the season – equalling a record dating back to 1980/81. Kane has now scored 30 league goals this term and continues to match Robert Lewandowski's record pace from his 41-goal season. His brace made him the first Bundesliga player to score doubles in four consecutive matches.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Dortmund 1.08 - Bayern 2.11
Fastest player: Karim Adeyemi (BVB), 35.22 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 2-3 by Joshua Kimmich (FCB), 10.38 percent
Most pressed player: Michael Olise (FCB), 37 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Emre Can (BVB), +2.39
Fantasy Heroes: Harry Kane (FC Bayern München, 352 Points), Daniel Svensson (Borussia Dortmund, 316 Points), Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern München, 266 Points)
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