Olise dedicates a Panenka to Harry Kane before the classic
This Saturday, Michael Olise dedicated a Panenka‑style penalty to Harry Kane after scoring against Union Berlin, according to EFE and International Football. The goal came in the French team’s victory over Union Berlin, and the celebration featured Harry Kane.
The Klassiker and the fight for the top
The same day the Bundesliga ‘Klassiker’ between Bayern and Borussia Dortmund will be contested, with the German champion entering euphoric after having won the Ballon d'Or last Monday. Bayern and Borussia Dortmund are tied on 17 points at the top of the table, although the Munich side leads on goal difference (+19 versus +8). Dortmund has not secured a win against Bayern in their last five meetings.
Ahead of the ‘Klassiker’, Bayern will honour Harry Kane. Olise had turned the penalty into a Panenka last Wednesday against Magdeburg, a second‑division match that ended 6‑1 in favour of the Bavarians in the round of 64 of the Cup. On that occasion, Olise, ninth in the Ballon d'Or ranking, scored two goals and provided an assist.
Kompany leaves hospital but Bayern still wait for his comeback
Harry Kane was on the bench against Magdeburg. After taking the penalty, Olise smiled and gestured at his teammate, and Kane also laughed. Olise and the English captain share a great relationship; at Monday’s Ballon d'Or ceremony, Olise was among the first to hug Kane when he received the award.
Aaron Danks will continue to manage Bayern as Vincent Kompany’s assistant. Kompany, who is suffering from meningitis, left the hospital on Friday and is recuperating at home. Bayern has not yet set a date for Kompany’s return, but it is expected to be after the international break.