Bayern Munich maintained their flawless Bundesliga start with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena on 18 October 2025, Softfootball reports.
The hosts set the tone early, dominating possession and creating multiple chances. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when Harry Kane powered a header from a Joshua Kimmich corner, giving Bayern a deserved lead. Despite Dortmund’s attempts to respond, Bayern controlled the game with incisive attacks from Michael Olise and Luis Díaz.
In the 78th minute, Olise doubled Bayern’s lead with a composed left-footed finish inside the box, seemingly putting the game beyond Dortmund’s reach. However, the visitors refused to go quietly. Substitute Julian Brandt struck from outside the area in the 84th minute, narrowing the gap and forcing a tense final stretch.
Bayern’s late defensive substitution of Kim Min-jae helped secure the victory, as Dortmund pressed relentlessly but failed to find an equalizer. With this win, Bayern extend their perfect league start to seven wins from seven, strengthening their hold at the top of the Bundesliga, while Dortmund’s unbeaten run comes to an end.
Bayern dominated overall, registering 14 shots (8 on target) and maintaining 60% possession, highlighting their efficiency and tactical discipline under Vincent Kompany. Dortmund managed just one on-target effort despite their 7 shots and three late yellow cards.
This result sets the stage for Bayern’s continued charge for the Bundesliga title, while Dortmund will need to regroup after a spirited but ultimately unproductive challenge.
