Bayern Munich manages a draw despite Harry Kane limping off

Bayern Munich were held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Borussia Dortmund in a gripping Bundesliga clash on Saturday, a match marked by an injury scare for England captain Harry Kane. The league leaders faced a tough challenge at Dortmund's home, with the match swinging between moments of brilliance and concern. Dortmund took an early lead in the 28th minute when Jamie Gittens capitalized on a defensive lapse to find the back of the net. Bayern, struggling to find their rhythm, suffered another blow when Harry Kane pulled up with a left thigh issue just five minutes later. The sight of their star forward limping off sent shockwaves through the Bayern camp, especially with a crucial German Cup last-16 tie against title holders Bayer Leverkusen scheduled for Tuesday.

Despite Kane's absence, Bayern continued to press for an equalizer. Dortmund's defense held firm for most of the second half, but Bayern's relentless attack finally paid off. In the 85th minute, Jamal Musiala rose to the occasion, connecting with a well-delivered cross to head the ball into the net, salvaging a crucial point for the visitors. After the match, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany addressed Kane's injury, expressing optimism that it was "not too bad," easing fears of a long-term setback. The draw keeps Bayern at the top of the Bundesliga table, but with Leverkusen on the horizon, Kompany and his team will be hoping for a quick recovery for their star striker to maintain their momentum in both domestic and cup competitions.

"He (Kane) says it's not too serious. Let's hope so," said Kompany with the 31-year-old set to undergo scans.

Bayern Munich’s seven-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga could shrink to four, with second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt set to face Heidenheim on Sunday. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund climbed back into fifth place, overtaking Freiburg, who defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 on Saturday, though Dortmund still trail Bayern by 10 points.

This edition of Der Klassiker brought together the league’s best home and away teams, promising an electrifying contest. Bayern began strongly but Dortmund found their footing and took the lead in the 27th minute with a moment of magic from Jamie Gittens. Dortmund captain Nico Schlotterbeck launched a precise pass to Gittens, whose stepover outmaneuvered Konrad Laimer. Using his blistering pace down the left flank, Gittens finished with precision past Manuel Neuer.

Bayern Munich's defense, which had gone unbeaten in eight games, was finally breached when Dortmund took the lead with Jamie Gittens' brilliant goal. The setback worsened for Bayern just five minutes later with the injury to Harry Kane, who limped off the field. However, Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer kept them in the game, making a crucial save with his right leg to deny Marcel Sabitzer shortly after the hour mark.

Despite controlling much of the second half, Bayern struggled to turn their dominance into goals. It wasn't until the 85th minute that they found an equalizer, courtesy of Jamal Musiala. Leroy Sane's free-kick hit the Dortmund wall, but he quickly found Michael Olise, whose precise cross was expertly headed in by Musiala to secure a valuable point for Bayern. The young midfielder's goal salvaged a draw and kept Bayern's lead intact.

"We're happy to have come back, I think we deserved it," said Thomas Mueller.