Jamal Musiala the saviour! Bayern Munich grab late equaliser against Dortmund but suffer blow as Harry Kane limps out of Der Klassiker

In a battle between the side with the best home form in the Bundesliga, Dortmund, and the best away record in the league, Bayern, the visitors started the brighter when Leroy Sane stung the hands of goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. But the hosts hit the front in the 27th minute when Gittens evaded the clutches of Konrad Laimer, ran 45 metres with the ball, and smashed a shot past Manuel Neuer. Vincent Kompany's side - who lost Harry Kane to injury just after the half-hour mark - had plenty of chances to level, but Sane and Thomas Muller missed gilt-edged opportunities.

However, the Bavarians' pressure finally told in the 85th minute when substitute Michael Olise's cross was neatly headed home by Jamal Musiala. In the first Der Klassiker of the season, both teams had to settle for a point but BVB lost their 100 per cent winning record at home in the league this term. Bayern, who remain unbeaten on the road, are seven points clear of second-placed Eintracht Frankfurt - who have a game in hand - and Dortmund are fifth.

Substitute Muller became the player with the most appearances for Bayern in Bundesliga Klassikers (league games against Dortmund) with 28, surpassing legendary keeper Oliver Kahn's 27.

While keeper Kobel was excellent in goal and Gittens' pace and finish was impressive to behold, 21-year-old Musiala was the best player on the pitch and took his header like a seasoned striker.

While he did nothing wrong, England captain Kane lost a great deal as he was forced off with injury just a third of the way into the contest. The 31-year-old has been prolific for Bayern since signing from Tottenham in the summer of 2023 and if he is out for a while, that is a huge blow for him and his team.

After this match, Bayern take on DFB-Pokal holders Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16 of the cup competition on Tuesday, whereas Dortmund are next in action away to Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga next Saturday.