In a dramatic German Klassiker, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund finished level at 2-2 on Saturday, a match that saw newly crowned Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane fail to find the net. The draw leaves both clubs tied on points at the top of the Bundesliga.
Kane’s first game after the Ballon d’Or
After a prolific 2025-26 season in which he scored 73 goals for club and country, Kane entered the Bayern lineup with high expectations. He had a rare off‑day, striking the post with a penalty and later hitting the crossbar on another chance. Despite the missed opportunities, Kane contributed an assist, heading the ball to Dayot Upamecano for Bayern’s second goal.
“It’s something you have to deal with when you’re at the top, deal with the emotions, deal with everything that comes with it,” Kane said after the match. “I felt like I handled it well. Of course not the best day today, but that’s life, you move on.”
Bayern honored Kane before kickoff, allowing him to display the Ballon d’Or trophy with his family to a cheering crowd. The ceremony underscored the club’s support for the award‑winning striker.
Late drama seals the draw
After Bayern took the lead, Dortmund fought back, with Fabio Silva scoring an 89th‑minute equaliser. The result keeps Bayern and Dortmund level at the summit, setting up a crucial showdown later in the season.
Injury concerns also loomed for Bayern, as Michael Olise, Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry all left the field hurt. Additionally, head coach Vincent Kompany was absent, still recovering after a sudden collapse that required a brief hospital stay.
AC Milan triumphs in city derby
Across the Alps, AC Milan secured a 3-1 win over city rivals Inter Milan in the latest edition of the Milan derby. Christian Pulisic opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a header from a Diego Moreira cross. Six minutes later, Adrien Rabiot doubled Milan’s lead with a well‑taken corner.
Inter pulled one back through Bastoni, but Moreira answered with a free‑kick just before halftime, completing his impressive first‑half performance that also included two assists.
The victory moves Milan to fourth place, four points behind joint leaders Inter and Lazio. Milan’s star forward Pulisic signed a five‑year contract extension through 2031, cementing his long‑term future with the club.
Other European action
Barcelona rebounded from recent defeats, demolishing Alavés 6-1 to retake the La Liga lead from Atletico Madrid. Lamine Yamal and Raphinha each netted twice, with Raphinha now on 15 league goals, four ahead of Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé.
In the English Premier League, Manchester United’s manager Michael Carrick faced mounting pressure after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea, extending United’s nine‑match winless streak. Meanwhile, league leaders Manchester City fell 1-0 at home to Brighton, ending a season‑opening run of seven straight victories.
Bundesliga updates
Freiburg continued its strong form, beating Augsburg 2-1 on an 85th‑minute goal from Cyriaque Irie, keeping the club third and within one point of the leaders. Leipzig held fourth after a 2-0 win over Schalke, while Werder Bremen’s Niclas Füllkrug added his ninth goal of the season in a 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim.
Leverkusen suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Stuttgart, marking back‑to‑back losses, and Borussia Mönchengladbach and Paderborn drew 0-0.
French Ligue 1
Troyes secured a 2-0 win over Le Mans, the sole Ligue 1 match of the day after several fixtures were postponed due to nationwide protests.
Overall, the weekend delivered a mix of high‑stakes drama, standout individual performances, and crucial league implications across Europe’s top competitions.
Original reporting: KSAT Sports (San Antonio) — read the source article.
