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Bayern Stretch Lead With Klassiker Win as Dortmund’s Emre Can Faces Likely ACL Layoff

Bayern’s surge, led by Harry Kane’s prolific form, leaves the title in their hands with an 11-point gap.

Overview

  • Dortmund fell 3–2 to Bayern, and captain Emre Can left on crutches with initial findings consistent with cruciate ligament damage and a long-term absence.
  • Harry Kane reached 30 league goals in 24 matches as Joshua Kimmich said the advantage “we will not give up,” reflecting growing confidence in Munich’s title position.
  • A largely silent Bayern guest block in Dortmund followed police identity checks of about 30 fans over irregular tickets, with authorities denying the use of pepper spray or batons.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kaua Santos exited after 18 seconds against Freiburg and awaits MRI results, with the club indicating the ACL is probably not affected.
  • Wolfsburg’s 4–0 loss at Stuttgart left the club in the drop zone as internal issues were acknowledged and, per kicker, a coaching change is under serious consideration, while Magdeburg publicly backed Petrik Sander and rejected exit speculation about Jean Hugonet.