It ended 2-2 between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga match on Saturday 31 October, 2026 at Allianz Arena in Munich.
The outcome means both sides share points and remain at the summit of the Bundesliga table with Bayern Munich at the top due to goal difference, while, Dortmund trail; both sides with eighteen (18) points.
Ballon d’Or 2026 winner, Harry Kane, led the defending champions against their arch rivals, but, failed to convert for the Bavarians from the penalty spot in the 56th minute.
Dortmund thought they had gone in front in the 34th minute when Jobe Bellingham, English midfielder and younger brother to Real Madrid attacking midfielder, Jude Bellingham, netted, but, the goal was struck out by Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after Carney Chukwuemeka was adjudged to have fouled on Bayern goalkeeper, Jonas Urbig.
The Der Klassiker had the home side take the lead in the 38th minute through Konrad Laimer, and eleven (11) minutes after the break, Kane would have made it two (2) for the Kings of Germany, but, his spot kick struck the crossbar.
Kane’s miss was a boost to Dortmund’s determination and the visitors made sure to level just four (4) minutes after. Chukwuemeka, former Chelsea FC players, provided for Serhou Guirassy to net and make the scoreline 1-1. Guirassy launched an low effort that went past Urbig.
But, in the 66th minute, Kane made up for his penalty loss by providing for defender, Dayot Upamecano, who returned Bayern Munich in front, but, the showdown was far from over as the Black and Yellow fought back and found the leveller very late, in the 89th minute, to share spoils in Munich.
Greece national team attacking midfielder, Konstantinos Karetsas, provided for Fabio Silva, and the Portuguese forward drilled his effort past goalie Urbig.
Bayern Munich were guided by Aaron Danks, assistant head coach, as Vincent Kompany remains sidelined after collapsing few days ago during a training session, however, the Belgian pro football manager has been discharged from hospital.
Germany midfielder, Joshua Kimmich, in his post-draw comments via X, wailed, Bayern have “lost” the chance to go atop the Bundesliga standings by three (3) points.
A final minute effort from 18-year old German winger, Lennart Karl, would have helped Bayern Munich clinch maximum points, but, his effort struck the bar, and the contest ended 2-2.
Kimmich said: “we have lost three points.”
For his “energetic” performance for Bayern, Laimer was awarded Man Of The Match.
Celebrating the Austrian full-back, Bayern Munich wrote on X: “An energetic display from this man!…Konrad Laimer”.
Results
| Bundesliga 2026/27 – Saturday 31 October, 2026 |
| Augsburg 1-2 Freiburg |
| Bayer Leverkusen 2-4 Vfb Stuttgart |
| Borussia Moenchengladbach 0-0 Paderbon |
| Schalke 04 0-2 RB Leipzig |
| Werder Bremen 2-0 Hoffenheim |
| Bayern Munich 2-2 Borussia Dortmund |
Next for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund?
Both sides will now begin preparation for their Uefa Champions League 2026/27 League Phase matches next week.
Bayern Munich will travel to Spain for the showdown against Atletico Madrid at Metropolitano in Madrid City on Tuesday 3 November, 2026 at 21:00 (WAT), while, Dortmund welcome Real Betis for the Clash on Wednesday 4 November, 2026 at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund same time.
On the Champions League table, Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid are 14th and 16th with five (5) and four (4) points respectively, while, Dortmund and Real Betis are 13th and 5th with six (6) and nine (9) points respectively.
