Berlin, March 1 – Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern Munich came from behind to defeat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 at Signal Iduna Park, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to 11 points.
Vincent Kompany's team dominated possession early on, but found Borussia Dortmund's disciplined defense difficult to break.
Despite Bayern's territorial control, the hosts managed to break the deadlock in the 26th minute. Daniel Svensson whipped a free kick into the six-yard box, where Nico Schlotterbeck jumped highest to steer a header past goalkeeper Jonas Urbig.
Bayern increased the pressure after the break and were rewarded nine minutes into the second half. Joshua Kimmich lofted a pass towards Serge Gnabry, who guided the ball across for Kane to finish from close range.
The turnaround was completed in the 70th minute when Schlotterbeck fouled Josip Stanisic inside the penalty area. Kane converted from the spot for his second goal of the game and his 30th league goal.
Dortmund scored an equalizer in the 83rd minute, when Svensson met Marcel Sabitzer's delivery with a crisp volley.
However, Bayern soon regained momentum. Michael Olise's cross was partially cleared, allowing Kimmich to unleash a superb side-footed volley into the top corner in the 87th minute.
Dortmund pushed forward in stoppage time, but Bayern held firm to preserve a significant victory, 11 points clear of Borussia Dortmund with 10 matches remaining.
"We are satisfied with this win. When you win this match, it feels like a mini title. From Monday, however, we will start again from zero," said Kompany.
Elsewhere, relegation-threatened St. Pauli stunned third-placed Hoffenheim 1-0 to secure its second away victory. Bayer Leverkusen was held to a 1-1 draw by Mainz 05. Werder Bremen ended a 13-game league winless run by beating bottom side Heidenheim 2-0, while Borussia Monchengladbach edged Union Berlin 1-0.
