Bayern Munich secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund, with crucial goals from Harry Kane and Michael Olise. Despite late pressure from Dortmund, Bayern managed to hold on for the win.
Bayern outlasts Dortmund with 2-1 win
Kane and Olise score for Bayern
Dortmund struggles with offensive precision
Upamecano shines defensively
Dortmund applies late-game pressure
Kompany must address team's fatigue
Bayern Munich extended their perfect Bundesliga start to eight wins by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. Harry Kane’s header and Michael Olise’s composed finish proved decisive, while Dortmund’s late response through Julian Brandt made for a tense finale.
Tactical Setup and Midfield Control
Vincent Kompany deployed a 3–4–2–1 formation:
Back three: Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, Konrad Laimer.
Wing-backs: Michael Olise (right), Luis Díaz (left).
Midfield pivot: Joshua Kimmich partnered with Aleksandar Pavlović.
Attackers: Nicolas Jackson supported by Kane and Jamal Musiala.[1][2][3]
Dortmund pressed aggressively in the second half, prompting Bayern to shift Olise and Díaz into deeper roles, effectively converting to a five-man back line. This adjustment allowed Munich to absorb pressure and launch rapid counters.[4][5]
Goals and Key Events
Minute
Event
Source
22′
Kane heads in Kimmich’s corner for 1-0; Kane’s 400th career club goal
1[6]
79′
Olise taps in after Díaz’s cutback deflects off Jobe Bellingham for 2-0
1[7]
85′
Brandt scores from distance to make it 2-1
3[8]
First Half: Bayern dominated possession but lacked clear chances until Kane’s breakthrough.[9][10]
Second Half: Dortmund increased intensity; Bayern weathered the storm with disciplined positioning.[5]
Defensive Resilience
Dayot Upamecano led Bayern’s defence with six clearances, five interceptions, and two blocks. His aerial strength neutralized Dortmund’s crosses, contributing to seven clean sheets in eight home matches this season.[2][11][12]
Statistical Comparison
Statistic
Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund
Possession (%)
62[1]
38[1]
Shots (on target)
14 (6)[9]
9 (4)[9]
Pass accuracy (%)
88[3]
80[3]
Successful tackles
15[5]
12[5]
Clean sheets at home
7 of 8[11]
0 of 4[4]
Season Implications
Bayern Munich: Eight wins from eight matches strengthen title credentials and extend lead at the top.[13][1]
Borussia Dortmund: Remain winless in Der Klassiker this season and must improve final-third efficiency despite promising spells.[8][4]
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