Kane's late magic keeps Bayern from a first defeat as Union Berlin stuns them briefly

Match snapshot

Bayern Munich endured their first setback of the season as they were held to a 2-2 draw away to Union Berlin at Alten Försterei in the Bundesliga's tenth round. The game showcased a roller-coaster of moments, with Union Berlin grabbing an early lead before Bayern responded, only for Kane to ensure a share of the spoils in stoppage time.

Union Berlin struck first through a forward foray that culminated in a goal by Danilo Duki in the 27th minute, converting a low cross from the left to beat Manuel Neuer. The hosts' opener set a high tempo and reminded Bayern that the chase for the title would not be a simple stroll through Berlin.

Bayern responded in the 38th minute when Luis Diaz found the net from a tight angle after a neat exchange on the edge of the area, pulling the visitors level and tilting the balance back in their direction as the first half approached its end.

In a tightly contested start to the second half, Union Berlin pushed for a second, while Bayern searched for the moment of real dominance. The half drifted until a dramatic late phase when Kane headed home a cross deep into stoppage time, delivering a dramatic leveller and a share of the points.

Union Berlin had opened the scoring with a well-worked finish from Duki after a counter-pressing sequence that troubled Neuer, with the goalkeeper beaten by a shot that slipped through his gloves and into the net. The goal was a testament to Berlin’s resolve and tactical discipline early on.

Bayern’s equalizer came via a spectacular individual moment from Diaz, finishing off a move started by a lively buildup and finishing with a precise shot from the corner of the box that left the keeper with little chance. The goal reflected Bayern’s capacity to turn pressure into goals, even when under a concerted Union Berlin press.

The collective effort from Union Berlin to hold the line after the equalizer paid dividends in moments, though Bayern’s bench offered a swift response with fresh legs as the minutes ticked by. Substitutions on both sides added to the tempo, leading to a frenetic conclusion that typified a Bundesliga thriller.

As the clock wound down, Bayern pushed more numbers forward, and the final act belonged to Kane. He rose highest to meet a cross on the far post, planting a header beyond the keeper to seal a dramatic 2-2 draw—a result that preserves Bayern’s position atop the table but without the seasonal elimination of doubt.

What it means: Bayern extend their unbeaten run but concede ground in a title race that promises to stay close all season. Union Berlin, meanwhile, can take pride in a performance that suggested they will trouble many teams in the home stretch of the campaign. A healthy dose of domestic intrigue now awaits as the international window closes and league action resumes.

Final note: football's unpredictability at its best—one minute you’re dancing toward victory, the next you’re negotiating with the referee for minute 93. In the end, Bayern walked away with a point, and Union Berlin walked off with a heartbeat intact.

Punchline time: 1) If patience is a virtue, Kane just bought Bayern a loyalty program that pays in stoppage-time points. 2) Bayern’s defense promised to bring a calculator to the next meeting—it calculates how many near-misses it takes before a winner. Sniper-level precision, but in reverse—they keep shooting and somehow still scoring at the wrong moments.