Feb 21 • 16:49 UTC 🇩🇰 Denmark Politiken

Bayern Munich Holds Firm in Victory Time

Bayern Munich narrowly defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 at home in the Bundesliga, with Harry Kane scoring twice to secure their third consecutive league win.

In a thrilling Bundesliga match, Bayern Munich overcame a strong challenge from Eintracht Frankfurt, securing a 3-2 victory at home. Harry Kane starred in the match, netting two goals, including a beautiful strike from outside the area that appeared to clinch the game for Bayern. The victory reinforces Bayern's position at the top of the league table, maintaining a nine-point lead ahead of their closest rival, Borussia Dortmund, who are in fine form themselves.

Bayern took an early lead with a goal from Aleksandar Pavlovic, courtesy of a deflection from the Frankfurt goalkeeper. Kane then extended the lead with a header following a corner, showcasing Bayern's dominance in the first half. Despite appearing to be in control and leading 3-0 after Kane's second goal, the match took a tense turn when Jonathan Burkardt scored a penalty after a foul committed by Kane, followed by another goal from Frankfurt's Arnaud Kalimuendo, leading to a nail-biting end to the match.

This win solidifies Bayern Munich's position in the league and ensures they maintain their gap over Dortmund, ahead of their match against RB Leipzig later that day. The match not only highlights Bayern's strong offensive capabilities, led by Kane, but also exemplifies the challenges they face, as they could not maintain their comfortable lead, providing true excitement for fans and a warning for future matches about their defensive vulnerabilities.

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