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Harry Kane misses penalty as Dortmund interrupt Bayern's Ballon d'Or celebration

A late Dortmund equaliser turned Harry Kane's trophy presentation into a frustrating draw, with Bayern now preparing for Atlético Madrid and Kane expecting a new contract soon.

By Hushread Stories, from 15 outlets · First published 3 Nov 2026 · Chapter 2 of 3

Earlier: Harry Kane presents Ballon d'Or before penalty miss in Dortmund draw

In brief

  1. Harry Kane presented his Ballon d'Or trophy to Bayern Munich supporters before facing Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena.
  2. Kane struck a second half penalty against the crossbar as Bayern were held to a 2-2 draw.
  3. Fabio Silva scored a late equaliser for Dortmund, denying Bayern victory on the day of Kane's celebration.
  4. Kane has stressed Bayern's togetherness during a difficult season as they prepare to face Atlético Madrid.
  5. Kane expects to sign a new Bayern contract within days and has made Champions League success his priority.
Harry Kane misses penalty as Dortmund interrupt Bayern's Ballon d'Or celebration
Source: Soccer News Football

Timeline · 7 moments

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Kane puts Champions League medal above Ballon d'Or

BBC Football ↗

Kane expects new Bayern contract within days

Express & Star ↗

Kane stresses togetherness ahead of Atlético Madrid meeting

ESPN FC ↗

Kane expresses pride in being a Bayern player

SB Nation ↗

Silva's late equaliser secures Dortmund a draw at Bayern

Sky Sports ↗

Kane strikes second half penalty against the crossbar

The42 ↗

Kane presents Ballon d'Or to Bayern supporters before kickoff

L'Équipe ↗

How it started

Harry Kane's first match since winning the Ballon d'Or began with a celebration at Allianz Arena. Before Bayern Munich faced Borussia Dortmund on October 31, he presented the trophy to supporters, L'Équipe reported.

The award had come earlier that week, according to Express & Star. The Bundesliga meeting gave Bayern fans an opportunity to celebrate Kane's individual achievement, but the match ended with the teams sharing the points.

How it unfolded

On October 31, Kane missed a chance to score from the penalty spot. His second-half effort struck the crossbar in his first appearance since winning the award, according to The42.

Fabio Silva then scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw for Dortmund. Sky Sports reported that Kane's penalty miss was followed by Silva's decisive intervention, leaving Bayern without the victory to complete the celebration.

Coverage on November 1 described a broader afternoon of frustration for Kane. He had six off-target attempts, including the penalty, according to Soccer News Football. His pride in playing for Bayern nevertheless remained evident in comments reported by SB Nation.

By November 2, Kane's attention had shifted to Bayern's response. ESPN FC reported that he was determined to help the team through difficult moments as they prepared to face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League.

There was also movement over his future. On November 2, Express & Star reported that Kane expected to sign a new Bayern deal within the next few days.

Where it stands

The Dortmund match finished 2-2, with Kane's missed penalty and Silva's late equaliser defining the result. The celebration of his Ballon d'Or did not deliver the win Bayern wanted, but Kane has continued to emphasise the team's togetherness, according to ESPN FC.

His next ambition is collective rather than individual. BBC Football reported on November 2 that Kane said he would swap his Ballon d'Or trophy for a Champions League winner's medal.

What to watch

Bayern's preparations for Atlético Madrid provide the next test of the resilience Kane has described. ESPN FC identified that Champions League fixture as the team's upcoming assignment.

A contract announcement is also pending. Kane's expectation of signing within days, reported by Express & Star, puts his longer-term Bayern future alongside the immediate European challenge.

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