Harry Kane missed penalty in 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane missed a penalty, allowing Borussia Dortmund to equalise late on.
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Harry Kane's penalty miss proved costly for Bayern Munich as they drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker. This match marked Kane's first appearance since winning the Ballon d'Or, where he received special recognition before kick-off. Despite Bayern's early lead from Konrad Laimer's goal, the game took a turn for the worse for Kane in the second half, which saw him miss a crucial penalty that hit the crossbar.
Bayern initially dominated the match, with Laimer scoring after Michael Olise's earlier attempt had struck the post. However, the tide shifted when Serhou Guirassy equalised for Dortmund after dispossessing Kane. Although Kane provided an assist for Dayot Upamecano's goal, his missed penalty loomed large as a turning point in the match, allowing Dortmund back into contention.
Dortmund's late equaliser came from Fabio Silva in the 89th minute, punishing Bayern for their missed opportunities. The match had moments of drama, including a disallowed goal for Jobe Bellingham due to a foul on the goalkeeper. Bayern's inability to secure a win was compounded by injuries to key players, including Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry, who left the field in the first half.
The draw leaves Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund level on points at the top of the Bundesliga table. Bayern, who have been averaging over five goals per home game this season, missed a chance to extend their lead over their rivals. With a busy schedule ahead and head coach Vincent Kompany absent, Bayern will need to regroup quickly to maintain their unbeaten run in the league.
via Sky Sports