On Saturday, Bundesliga fans will be in for a real treat as the latest installment of the famed Klassiker tie gets underway. Familiar foes Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich will lock horns, but for die Schwarzgelben, this game will be more than just a match.
This tie has become dominated by Bayern over the past few seasons, and in fact, die Roten have won eight of the last nine Bundesliga Klassiker ties between the two sides. That being said, Dortmund will certainly take respite from the fact that they are unbeaten in their last 20 Bundesliga home games - albeit that record will certainly come under threat when the reigning Bundesliga champions come to town this weekend.
Dortmund come into this match currently sitting in fourth spot. Die Schwarzgelben have yet to lose a league game so far this season, but a recent draw with Eintracht Frankfurt means that they currently sit two points behind Bayern and four behind present league leaders Bayer Leverkusen before matchday ten gets underway. Given that Leverkusen will be in action a day earlier when they travel to take on Hoffenheim, die Werkself could be as much as five points ahead of the chasing pack even before Der Klassiker kicks off on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich, who will once again be seeking to defend their league title, sit in second place, two points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Thomas Tuchel's side narrowly scraped by to win the Bundesliga title last season in an entertaining battle against Dortmund, and this time around, will be hoping to avoid another scare. New signing Harry Kane has really hit the ground running, with the English international scoring a hat-trick during his team's 8-0 demolition of Darmstadt and will naturally be keen on adding more to his growing tally in this game.
Bayern will also be keen on making amends after their shocking early exit in the DFB Pokal as they were beaten 2-1 by lower-tier side Saarbrücken midweek. It marks the third consecutive season that Bayern have been knocked out early from the DFB-Pokal, but there will be little time to rue that poor showing - especially with a formidable record in der Klassiker on the line this weekend.
Team news: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund: Julien Duranville is set to miss this match due to a thigh injury, while Emre Can is a major doubt despite returning to light training.
Bayern Munich: The visitors will be missing Joshua Kimmich due to a suspension, while Matthijs de Ligt and Tarek Buchmann are out with knee and thigh injuries respectively. Both Dayot Upamecano and Leon Goretzka returned to training but will have to be evaluated prior to this game.
Match facts: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
- Bayern have won eight of their last nine Bundesliga Klassiker meetings against Dortmund (D1)
- However, Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last 20 home Bundesliga games
Broadcast info: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
How can I watch Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich live?
USA: For fans based in the USA, Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich kicks off at 1.30 pm EST (10.30 am PST) and will be live-streamed on ESPN+.
Germany: Fans in Germany not traveling to the famed Signal Iduna Park to watch Der Klassiker live can live-stream or watch the game on TV via a variety of options, including Sky Go, WOW, Sky Sport Bundesliga UHD, Sky Sport Top Event, and Sky Sport Bundesliga 1.
UK: Viewers based in the UK can check out SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Football, and Sky Sports App to follow the latest installment of Der Klassiker.
Australia: Der Klassiker will be shown on TV on beIN SPORTS 3 and live-streamed on beIN Sports Connect.
Canada: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich will be live-streamed on DAZN Canada.
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