Harry Kane’s Last-Gasp Header Rescues Bayern in Thrilling 2-2 Draw as Union Berlin Ends Bavarian Giants’ 16-Game Winning Streak

FC Bayern Munich’s historic, record-breaking 16-game winning streak to start the season was finally brought to a dramatic end today, Saturday, November 8, 2025, after they were held to a tense 2-2 draw by a determined Union Berlin side in the Bundesliga.

It took a stoppage-time intervention from star striker Harry Kane to avert a shock defeat, salvaging a single point for the Bavarian giants at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

Union Berlin, driven by an electric home crowd, proved to be an unexpected and challenging opponent. They took a deserved lead in the 27th minute when defender Danilho Doekhi swept the ball past Manuel Neuer from a low corner.

Bayern responded before the break with a moment of individual brilliance, as Luis Díaz restored parity in the 38th minute, somehow managing to turn and fire a spectacular shot from an incredibly tight angle into the far corner.

Union Berlin Strikes Twice for the Lead

The game reached its dramatic climax in the second half. Union Berlin’s resilience paid off in the 83rd minute when Doekhi struck again, bundling the ball past Neuer after a defensive scramble. The goal set off wild celebrations, with the hosts believing they had secured their first-ever victory against the reigning Bundesliga champions.

However, the drama was not over. Deep into the third minute of stoppage time, Harry Kane rose highest to meet a cross, directing a powerful header past goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow to net the vital equalizer and protect Bayern’s unbeaten record for the league season.

The 2-2 result is a significant psychological marker, as it breaks Bayern’s phenomenal 16-match winning run across all competitions. Speaking after the tough encounter, Harry Kane acknowledged the difficulty: “It was a tough game. It wasn’t our best game, but we stayed focused and managed to equalise. We’ll take the point. It would’ve been worse to go into the international break with a defeat.”

The point ensures Bayern remains atop the Bundesliga table, though the result gives hope to the chasing pack, including RB Leipzig, who coincidentally lost their game today.