Overview

• Harry Kane headed Bayern in front on 22 minutes, Michael Olise forced the second after Jobe Bellingham’s clearance error on 78, and Julian Brandt pulled one back on 84 as Bayern made it seven wins from seven.
• Borussia Dortmund conceded they were far off the pace before the break, finishing the first half with 0 shots, about 26% possession and an xG of 0.00, drawing strong self‑criticism from players and coach Niko Kovač.
• A disputed corner preceded Kane’s opener, with Dortmund and pundits arguing a push should have been penalized; referee Bastian Dankert said the contact was a normal movement and VAR did not intervene.
• Bayern supporters displayed hostile banners against a potential short coaching internship for Jérôme Boateng, signaling fan resistance despite the on‑field success.
• Player form and depth notes persisted for Bayern, with Serge Gnabry out and newcomer Nicolas Jackson struggling on the night, while in the 2. Bundesliga Felix Kroos urged 16‑year‑old Kennet Eichhorn to keep developing at Hertha, where he is valued at about €6 million.