Bayern Munich strengthened their grip on the Bundesliga title race with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, thanks largely to another clinical performance from striker Harry Kane, who scored twice to guide the Bavarian giants to all three points.
The hosts made a blistering start to the encounter and appeared to be cruising after racing into a two-goal lead inside the opening 20 minutes. However, Frankfurt showed resilience late in the game, setting up a tense finale before Bayern ultimately held on for victory.
Bayern began the match with intensity and purpose, pressing high and dominating possession from the first whistle. Their early pressure paid off in the 16th minute when midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic opened the scoring.
The young midfielder arrived perfectly at the edge of the box to meet a loose ball following sustained Bayern pressure and fired a composed finish past Frankfurt goalkeeper Kauã Santos to give the home side a deserved lead.
Just four minutes later, Bayern doubled their advantage through Kane. The England captain demonstrated his trademark positioning and composure, finishing clinically after being picked out inside the penalty area. The quickfire goals stunned Frankfurt and gave Bayern full control of proceedings early on.
With Bayern dominating midfield through Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala, Frankfurt struggled to create meaningful attacking opportunities during the first half. The visitors were largely restricted to counterattacks, which Bayern’s defense dealt with comfortably.
Frankfurt attempted to respond after halftime with tactical adjustments and fresh legs, but Bayern remained the more dangerous side. Their persistence paid off again in the 68th minute when Kane struck for his second goal of the match.
The striker showed his elite finishing ability, converting from inside the area to make it 3–0 and seemingly put the game beyond Frankfurt’s reach. The goal also continued Kane’s outstanding goal-scoring form this season, reinforcing his importance to Bayern’s attacking dominance.
At this stage, Bayern looked comfortable and in complete control, but the match took an unexpected turn in the final quarter.
Frankfurt were handed a lifeline in the 77th minute when they won a penalty, converted confidently by striker Jonathan Burkardt. The goal shifted momentum and injected belief into the visitors, who suddenly began to push forward with greater urgency.
Bayern’s previously solid defensive structure started to look vulnerable under pressure, and Frankfurt capitalized again in the 86th minute through Kalimuendo. The late comeback attempt set up a nervy conclusion, with Frankfurt pushing for an equalizer while Bayern attempted to manage the game and protect their narrow advantage.
The closing minutes were tense as Frankfurt pressed forward in search of a dramatic equalizer. Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig and the defensive line were forced into several important interventions to preserve the lead.
Despite the late pressure, Bayern held firm through stoppage time to secure a valuable win in front of their home supporters.
Bayern’s attacking quality was evident throughout the match, particularly in the first hour when their movement, pressing, and technical superiority overwhelmed Frankfurt. The partnership between Kane and the supporting attackers, including Musiala and Michael Olise, created constant problems for the visitors’ defense.
However, Vincent Kompany’s side will be concerned about their late defensive lapses, which nearly allowed Frankfurt back into the match. Conceding twice in the final stages highlighted vulnerabilities that stronger European opposition could exploit.
For Frankfurt, the performance showed resilience and character. Despite trailing 3–0, they refused to collapse and instead pushed Bayern until the final whistle. Their late surge demonstrated attacking potential that could prove valuable in upcoming fixtures.
