Global Edition
Global Edition
UK Edition
EU Edition
US Edition

Understand the story, not the spin.

Markets

Bayern Munich Beats Dortmund 3-2, Kane Scores Twice

Published 28 February 2026

DORTMUND, Germany — Harry Kane scored twice to propel Bayern Munich to a 3-2 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga's marquee matchup on Saturday, extending Bayern's lead at the top of the standings to 11 points while the England captain inches closer to a historic scoring milestone.

The win at Signal Iduna Park, Bayern's first league triumph there since November 2018, came in a tense Der Klassiker that saw the visitors rally from a halftime deficit. Dortmund struck first in the 26th minute when defender Nico Schlotterbeck headed in a free kick from Daniel Svensson, capitalizing on Bayern's early dominance that had produced few clear chances. The goal survived a video review for offside, with Kane deemed to have played Schlotterbeck onside.

Bayern leveled the score in the 54th minute through Kane, who finished a headed knockdown from Serge Gnabry off a chipped pass by Joshua Kimmich. Six minutes later, Schlotterbeck fouled Josip Stanisic in the penalty area, earning a second yellow card and leaving Dortmund with 10 men. Kane converted the spot kick for his 30th Bundesliga goal this season, his 10th successful penalty in league play. The 32-year-old has now scored at...

Now playing
0:00 / 0:00