European football: Kane misses penalty as Dortmund share spoils in Der Klassiker
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 in Der Klassiker after Harry Kane missed a penalty and Fabio Silva scored a late equaliser. The result leaves the sides level on 18 points at the top of the Bundesliga, with Bayern ahead on goal difference.
Kane hit the crossbar from the spot and later struck the post, while Bayern hit the woodwork four times in total. Serhou Guirassy put Dortmund level before Dayot Upamecano restored Bayern’s lead from a Kane assist; Silva equalised in the 89th minute. Elsewhere, Atlético Madrid beat Levante 2-0 to move one point above Barcelona, who could reclaim the La Liga lead later that day.
In short
- Dortmund salvaged a 2-2 draw with an 89th-minute goal.
- Kane missed a penalty and hit the post for Bayern.
- Atlético briefly moved top of La Liga.
Explained simply
Der Klassiker is the name given to matches between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, two of Germany’s best-known football clubs. They compete in the Bundesliga, Germany’s top league, where teams earn points for each match: three for a win and one for a draw.
Bayern have often dominated German football, while Dortmund have also won league titles and challenge for the top places. Their matches can affect the title race, as well as the clubs’ standing in one of Europe’s major leagues.
In Spain, Atlético Madrid and Barcelona are among the leading clubs in La Liga, the country’s top division. The league table changes as teams play, so a lead can shift between clubs over the course of a matchday.