Kane responds to BVB’s message: “Things can change quickly” | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund temporarily closes in on FC Bayern in the title race, but the Munich side responds impressively. Bayern star Harry Kane explains why BVB’s success didn’t give him any extra motivation.

The title race in the Bundesliga is heating up. With a 2-1 victory at VfL Wolfsburg, Borussia Dortmund temporarily cut the gap to league leaders FC Bayern Munich to three points. However, the record champions responded immediately: on Sunday, the Munich side celebrated a clear 5-1 win over third-placed TSG Hoffenheim, extending their lead back to six points.

After the match, the main question was whether Dortmund’s win the previous day had provided an extra motivational boost. Bayern striker Harry Kane, who scored twice from the penalty spot against Hoffenheim, made it clear to DAZN: “That particular game didn’t. But we’re approaching the end of the season and now we’re at the point where three points are valuable.”

Despite the current standings, the Englishman warned against feeling too secure: “We have a good lead now, but as we saw last week, that can change quickly.”

Direct clash between BVB and Bayern at the end of February

In fact, Bayern themselves had previously dropped points. The 2-1 defeat at FC Augsburg and the 2-2 draw against Hamburger SV had given BVB renewed hope in the title race. During this phase, Dortmund’s defensive chief Nico Schlotterbeck spoke openly about their championship chances—statements that did not cause any unrest in Munich.

Kane instead emphasized FC Bayern’s strong position in all competitions. “Now the season really gets going. We’ll step on the gas and see who can keep up,” said the striker. Serge Gnabry echoed this sentiment. “Every win is a statement. That’s why it was important for us to win. But the season is still long,” he told Sky.

With 13 Bundesliga matches remaining, a six-point lead, and a significantly better goal difference, FC Bayern enters the decisive phase of the season as clear favorites. For BVB, Bayern’s emphatic win over Hoffenheim at least had one positive side effect: their lead over third place also grew to six points. The direct clash at the end of February, when Dortmund hosts FC Bayern in their own stadium, promises to be particularly explosive.

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