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Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena in a match defined by missed opportunities. Despite goals from Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano, a rare penalty failure from Harry Kane proved pivotal.

Borussia Dortmund twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena, with Serhou Guirassy and substitute Fabio Silva cancelling out goals from Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano.

Premier League sides Arsenal and Newcastle United are preparing to go head-to-head with German giants Bayern Munich in the race to sign Cruzeiro midfield prodigy Eduardo Pape. Despite yet making his senior debut in Brazil, the 17-year-old prospect has already caught the attention of elite European scouts with his mature displays at youth level.

Bayern Munich director of sales and marketing Rouven Kasper believes the global appeal of Germany's showpiece fixture against Borussia Dortmund now rivals Spain's famous showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Bundesliga heavyweights meet at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening, locked together on 17 points at the top.