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Bundesliga: Bayern and Dortmund remain level at the top

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Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund each have 21 points after nine rounds of the German league, with Bayern retaining first place on goal difference. Both clubs won 2-1 on Saturday against Mainz and Elversberg, according to Citizen Digital.

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund each have 21 points after nine rounds of the Bundesliga, with the defending champions retaining first place thanks to a better goal difference, according to Citizen Digital. Bayern won 2-1 at Mainz, notably thanks to assists from Harry Kane for Joshua Kimmich and Lennart Karl.

Harry Kane now has 10 assists and 10 goals in all competitions. Joshua Kimmich welcomed the English striker’s contract extension with Bayern until 2029, announced on Thursday, according to Citizen Digital.

Manuel Neuer became, at 40 years and 225 days, the oldest player in Bayern’s history to play a match before going off before half-time with a foot injury. At Dortmund, Felix Nmecha scored twice in the second half in the victory over Elversberg, reports Citizen Digital.

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