Bayern Munich emerged victorious in a thrilling Der Klassiker at the Allianz Arena on February 28, 2026, edging Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in an epic Bundesliga clash defined by a two-goal masterclass from Harry Kane. The England captain scored twice to reach 30 league goals for the second consecutive season, surpassing his previous scoring benchmarks under head coach Vincent Kompany.
Borussia Dortmund struck first in the 12th minute when defender Nico Schlotterbeck met Julian Brandt’s curling corner kick with a powerful header past Manuel Neuer. However, Bayern’s response was immediate and calculated. Kompany’s side controlled 64% of possession, utilizing Michael Olise and Jamal Musiala to overload Dortmund’s full-back zones.
Harry Kane restored parity in the 24th minute, drifting into space between Emre Can and Schlotterbeck to turn home a low cross from Alphonso Davies. Kane doubled his tally in the 68th minute from the penalty spot after Josip Stanišić was brought down in the box by Salih Özcan.
Dortmund refused to surrender, equalizing in the 82nd minute when substitute Daniel Svensson lashed a volley through a crowded penalty area. But Bayern’s tactical resilience shone through in the 87th minute when Joshua Kimmich made a late box arrival, converting a pass from Kane to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory.
Lineups & Match Details: Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Stanišić, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Kimmich, Pavlovic; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane. Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3): Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Svensson; Sabitzer, Nmecha, Brandt; Malen, Guirassy, Gittens. Kane’s movement pulling Can out of position created the space for Kimmich’s late winner.