ERLING HAALAND struck twice in the first nine minutes to light up Der Klassiker – showing why Manchester and Chelsea are so keen on the Borussia Dortmund striker.
Europe’s most-wanted hitman fired a deflected opener after 74 seconds and finished off a lethal break to leave Bayern Munich dazed and dazzled.
Robert Lewandowski's own double levelled it up for the Bundesliga champions before the break.
But nothing in the first half could overshadow Haaland’s rapid reminder of his nimble finishing instincts, especially in the absence of injured front partner Jadon Sancho.
The Norwegian’s £65million release clause only kicks in next year, meaning United would still need to pay a huge sum to land the 20-year-old in the summer.
And Haaland maybe added a few millions to his value with his early excellence on Saturday night as Dortmund battled to stay in the title race.
First he cut across the penalty area ‘D’ to lash a 20-yarder that deflected into the bottom corner off Jerome Boateng.
Then he flashed home a near-post second goal after Nico Schulz’s brilliant pass fed Thorgan Hazard for a left-wing cross.
Dortmund wasted gaping chances to extend their lead in a cracking Klassiker.
Bayern regained their composure to draw level as Lewandowski netted twice.
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Nonetheless, Haaland's admirers watched on wondering just how valuable his predatory skills are.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fanices him as a long-term successor to Edinson Cavani, as well as a more out-and-out forward than Anthony Martial.
And Chelsea are interested as ex-RB Leipzig star Timo Werner has so far failed to settle in the Premier League, while 34-year-old Olivier Giroud is tipped for a summer exit from Stamford Bridge.
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