Bayern Munich edged out a thrilling 4-3 victory against Holstein Kiel on Saturday, with Harry Kane netting two goals to extend his league-leading score to 19. The match featured a tense finish after Kiel mounted a dramatic comeback in stoppage time, courtesy of Steven Skrzybski’s two late goals following a strike from Finn Porath.

Bayern took control early in the match with Jamal Musiala finding the back of the net in the 19th minute, assisted by Michael Olise. Kane then added to the scoreline with goals on either side of halftime, establishing a firm 4-0 lead after a superb volley from substitute Serge Gnabry in the 54th minute. However, the home side had to endure a nail-biting finale as Kiel responded with a goal from Porath, followed by Skrzybski’s late brace.

As for Bayern’s nearest competitor, Bayer Leverkusen will aim to narrow the gap to six points when they face Hoffenheim on Sunday. Despite the defeat, Kiel finds itself in a challenging position, sitting second from the bottom after 20 rounds of play.

In other news, Bayern’s French forward Mathys Tel did not feature in the squad, amid rumors regarding a potential loan transfer to Manchester United. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory over Heidenheim, marking their first league win since December. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier helped the team clinch the win under interim coach Mike Tullberg, who celebrated the moment with the travelling supporters. Niko Kova?, a former coach for Bayern and Eintracht Frankfurt, will take over the reins starting Sunday.

Stuttgart’s aspirations for Champions League qualification suffered a setback in a 2-1 loss at home against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Additionally, Freiburg achieved a 1-0 victory at Bochum, while St. Pauli managed to secure a draw against Augsburg, finishing at 1-1.