In a highly anticipated Bundesliga derby in Dortmund, Bayern Munich showcased their class with a commanding 4:0 win over Borussia Dortmund.
Under the helm of Thomas Tuchel, Bayern has had its fair share of ups and downs, highlighted by a recent cup defeat against third-tier Saarbrücken. However, when it mattered most, the Bavarian side stood tall, leaving Dortmund with little room to maneuver. This win keeps Bayern hot on the heels of league leaders Bayer, trailing by just two points.
Bayern’s dominance was evident from the outset, with Dayot Upamecano opening the scoring in the fourth minute, nodding home from a Leroy Sane corner. Sane turned provider again just five minutes later, setting up Harry Kane to double Bayern’s lead, which they maintained until halftime.
As Borussia looked to mount a comeback in the second half, their aggressive approach left gaps that Bayern ruthlessly exploited. Taking advantage of a counterattack in the 72nd minute, and with Kane completing his hat-trick in stoppage time, the scoreline was an emphatic 4:0.
Kane’s exceptional performance now puts him atop the Bundesliga goal charts with 15 goals, surpassing Stuttgart’s Guirassy. Sane, with his consistent contributions, sits third with eight goals. The ease with which Kane finished, especially on Kingsley Coman’s assist, highlighted Borussia’s defensive frailties on the night.
Looking ahead, Bayern’s fixtures remain challenging. They host Hoffenheim in their next Bundesliga encounter and will square off against Galatasaray in the Champions League’s fourth round. Meanwhile, Borussia, sitting fourth in the league with 21 points, face a daunting trip to Stuttgart and a home clash in the Champions League against Newcastle.
