Highlights

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Watch: AWS analysis of Bayern's Klassiker victory

Bundesliga Match Facts powered by AWS takes an analytical look how Bayern claimed victory over Dortmund in the second Der Klassiker of 2022/23.
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Watch: Thomas Tuchel reaction

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Watch: Bellingham sees no reason to panic

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Watch: Kimmich targets winning run-in

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Watch: De Ligt wants more of the same

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Watch: Edin Terzic gets behind Kobel

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Watch: Emre Can on Klassiker defeat

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Full-time: Bayern Munich 4-2 Borussia Dortmund

A superb first match for Thomas Tuchel in the Bayern hotseat. They have steamrolled their way back to top spot and landed a big blow in the Bundesliga title race.
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Full-time
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Four minutes of added time indicated

Dortmund are on the attack. Another goal right now would certainly make things very interesting.
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Malen makes it 4-2

He has shown plenty of attacking intent since his introduction and Donyell Malen plays a one-two with Guerreiro clips a neat finish inside the far post. Just two more goals needed to mount an impossible comeback...stranger things have happened!
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Donyell Malen
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
7 %
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Kingsley Coman
Kingsley Coman34.08km/h
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Niklas Süle
Niklas Süle34.04km/h
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Emre Can
Emre Can33.79km/h
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SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
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Malen over

Another sharp strike from the Dortmund substitute, but it flies over the bar.
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Final few minutes

The outcome of this game has been clear for quite some time. Dortmund are looking to claw another goal back but Bayern appear the most likely to strike again with the visiting defence struggling to contain them.
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Gnabry goal disallowed

The German international delivers a delicious chip into the net on the half volley, but the strike is ruled out for offside.
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Musiala pulls shot wide

Bayern win the ball in the Dortmund danger area as Kobel misplaces a clearance. Musiala goes clear on the target and tries to shimmy around the away goalkeeper, who reacts well to force him to deflect a shot wide.
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Another Bayern double swap

Musiala and Cancelo bring more class into the game from the Bayern bench.
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Gnabry to Mane

Dortmund's defence is split wide open yet again. Gnabry pulls the ball across to Mane at the far post, who would have seen the goal gaping, had there not been a bit too much on Gnabry's pass.
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Dortmund still plugging away

The visitors are taking the ball forward when they can, but Bayern remain comfortable enough at the back with the unassailable three-goal lead.
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Bayern exceeding expectations

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xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Dortmund have the one goal they were expected to get. Bayern's attacking class has seen them pull away into such a commanding lead.
xGoals
4
2.86
1.08
4
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Can pulls one back from the spot

Dortmund are awarded a penalty as Jude Bellingham is brought down by Gnabry. Can slams the spot kick in. Too late to mount a four-goal comeback perhaps, but they'll take it!
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Emre Can

GOAL!

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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
77 %
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Double Bayern change

Not such a bad pair of players to bring on when you have a four-goal lead to defend. Serge Gnabry and Sadio Mane are introduced.
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Coman denied by Kobel

Coman has been such a menace tonight and he gets behind the defence again - but it's called back for offside.
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Meaty Malen effort

The Dutchman packs a powerful shot from 25 metres out that Sommer has to reach to keep out.
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Coman on record goal count

Kingsley Coman scored his sixth goal of the season today - he has never scored more in a Bundesliga campaign.
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Kobel denies Choupo-Moting

A good save from the Dortmund keeper who jumped into Choupo-Moting when he was preparing to strike from close-range after another deadly Bayern passing move.
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Müller over

The Bayern veteran has risen to the occasion just as we have learned to expect today. He has a go for a hat-trick but fires his shot over.
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Double change for Dortmund

The visitors are only playing for pride now, it has to be said, with 30 minutes remaining.
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Acrobatic Choupo-Moting strike disallowed

Choupo-Moting is offside when meeting Goretzka's chip over the Dortmund defence, but still shows incredible skill - chesting the ball down and slamming it in with a bicycle kick.
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SituationNo goal
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DecisionNo goal
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Malen pops up in the box

The substitute has a shot from the right, but Sommer saves with ease.
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Under pressure?

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Under pressure?
No problem if you're a certain Leon Goretzka. The burly Bayern midfielder has seen off nine of ten attempted presses so far tonight.
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Leon Goretzka
10 times under pressure
Leon Goretzka
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Bayern showing their brilliance

Sane clips to the ball to Müller, who keeps it intelligently by the outline and cuts it back to Coman on the edge of the box. No shot results but nonetheless Bayern are something to behold in full flow!
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Coman slides in the fourth!

He has deserved a goal for his all-action showing tonight. Sane dazzles with the ball at his feet on the right of the penalty area, turns inside and fires the ball through the defence - where Coman slides in to push it past Kobel!
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Kingsley Coman
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
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Haller down

The Dortmund striker requires a little treatment but is soon able to continue.
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Ominous

Only once have Bayern previously let a three-goal lead slip to lose a Bundesliga match - a 4-7 defeat to Kaiserslautern in 1973.
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We're back

Can Dortmund respond or will Bayern further extend their lead?
Kick-off!
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Substitution

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Substitution

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That bizarre opening goal

Not very pleasant watching for Gregor Kobel in the Dortmund goal...
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Half-time: Bayern Munich 3-0 Borussia Dortmund

A dream first-half for Bayern sets them on course to retake top spot in the Bundesliga. They simply blew Dortmund away with their attacking class, landing three goals within the space of ten minutes, albeit profiting from a bad error from Gregor Kobel for the opener.
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Coman in the box

The Frenchman has been a real livewire in the first half. He gets the ball in the box and tries to dribble around Kobel, but slips in a promising position.
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Two minutes of stoppage time indicated

Dortmund are attacking, but without too much conviction right now.
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Hummels on

The former Bayern centre-back is introduced with Schlotterbeck requiring treatment - having also carried an injury concern during the international break.
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Coman denied

Bayern are looking ominous still whenever they decide to go up an attacking gear. Coman has a chance to place a shot from the edge of the box but Kobel saves.
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Chances at both ends

Brandt has a header in the Bayern box then Choupo-Moting flashes a drive that Kobel saves. Dortmund will be hoping they could snatch a goal before half-time to make things more interesting.
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Plenty of effort

Dortmund have outrun Bayern but have been picked apart regardless with the three quick goals.
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49.5
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Chance for Dortmund

Ryerson flashes well over from a Guerreiro ball in.
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Bit of stability

Dortmund may have weathered the worst of the Bayern storm - for now at least. The visitors are keeping the ball better for now and getting it into the Munich club's half.
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Müller at it again

Thomas Müller has scored his 25th brace in the Bundesliga - more than any other player currently active in the league. He looks rather pleased with himself, and why not?
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
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Niklas Süle
Niklas Süle34.04km/h
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Alphonso Davies
Alphonso Davies33.58km/h
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Leroy Sané
Leroy Sané32.52km/h
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Pavard wide

Pavard wants to get on the scoresheet now - and sends an impressive effort in from 25 metres out that flies just wide of the target.
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Win Probability

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Win Probability
This Match Fact documents significant changes in the probability of victory for both teams during the course of the match. The value is based on actual match play and incorporates existing Match Facts such as Expected Goals, Skill and Set-Piece Dange
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Dortmund wobbling

Bayern are winning the ball in dangerous areas with ease. Choupo-Moting takes possession to the right of the area and drills a cross in that can't quite find double goalscorer Müller.
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Müller again!

A magical start for the hosts in Munich! What a statement they are making here! Ryerson loses the ball to Sane, who zips inside and lets rip with a shot from distance that Kobel can only parry into the path of Müller to turn in for 3-0!
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
40 %
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Seven shots already

Bayern have some right out of the traps and shown their attacking might.
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5off target
2on target
1off target
0on target
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Coman zips shot over

Kingsley Coman receives the ball in plenty of space around the edge of the box, nips inside and fires over. Bayern are buoyant and looking for more goals.
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Müller makes it two!

What a start to Thomas Tuchel's time on the Bayern bench! De Ligt meets a Kimmich corner with a bullet header and directs the ball into the stomach of Müller at the far post, and it runs into the net to double Bayern's lead!
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Thomas Müller
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
60 %
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Goretzka effort deflected behind

Bayern really sense blood here...
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Goretzka header

Bayern have been boosted by the early goal and head's into Kobel's hands from a good position within the box.
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Bayern in front

Bayern take the lead with a bizarre goal! A long ball is smashed from the back by Upamecano for Sane to chase. Kobel rushes out of the Dortmund goal and flaps at the ball on the edge of the box. It takes a slight deflection off his leg and runs into the empty net. Not a moment Kobel will remember too fondly!
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Gregor Kobel

OWN GOAL!

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Davies blocked

Müller lays the ball across to Davies on the edge of the box. The Canadian's drive lacks power and is easily blocked by a defender.
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Reus effort deflected behind

Some super sharp attacking play from Dortmund as Wolf and Reus combine with a one-two before the captain's effort is deflected behind off de Ligt's legs on the slide.
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Here come Bayern

The hosts also want to make their mark on the tie as soon as possible. Guerreiro trips Goretzka and Pavard ends up heading the ball into the box following his free-kick. A very promising flow and intensity from both sides so far...
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Pressing away

The early attack is followed by some intense pressing from the visitors as Bayern stroke the ball around. Dortmund perhaps sense the pressure on Bayern to win today and are seeking to seize the early initiative.
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Dortmund dare to believe

A decent start for the visitors as they win a corner after just 20 seconds. Guerreiro delivers a good corner, but it's cleared.
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Off we go

High-fives have been swapped, the coin has been tossed and we are off in the Klassiker!
Kick-off!

Bayern's home is buzzing

It's seriously loud at the Allianz Arena as the fans reflect just how much is at stake in this fixture. The players are about to take to the field - it's time to get real!
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Young guns ready for battle

Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham have made a mark on the Bundesliga belying their young ages. Which red-hot talent will be smiling at full-time today?

Ten minute klaxon!

Kick off is almost upon us in Munich in this particularly eagerly awaited Klassiker.
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Decision time looming

Dortmund are one point ahead of their big rivals Bayern with nine matches of the season remaining ahead of kick off. Check out this video to recap the latest twists and turns in the thrilling title race!
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Record-man Reus

Borussia's captain recently became the club's highest goalscorer of the Bundesliga era when registering his 150th goal in the German top flight. The man known as Rolls Reus will be keen to add to his ever-increasing tally here.

Tuchel's tactics

The new man at the Bayern helm looks to be going with a 4-2-3-1, with Benjamin Pavard playing at right-back. During his most recent games, former coach Julian Nagelsmann had mostly relied on a back three.
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Stop racism

"One in five is one too many."

BVB returnees

Some more good news for Dortmund on the recovered-from-injury front. Youssoufa Moukoko and Karim Adeyemi are back in the squad after respective stints on the sidelines. Moukoko last played seven weeks ago in the 2-0 win in Bremen, while Adeyemi was last in action six weeks ago in a 4-1 triumph against Hertha.
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When strikers collide

So, who will end up celebrating during what is set to be a fascinating Der Klassiker? Will Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting be the main man for Bayern or can Sebastien Haller silence the Allianz Arena? We're soon to find out.

BVB team news

Visiting coach Edin Terzic shows three changes to his starting XI compared to the side that walloped Cologne prior to the international break. Emre Can returns from suspension while Gregor Kobel and Julian Brandt are finally injury free and good to go here.
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Bayern team news

Thomas Tuchel begins his Bayern reign by making two changes to the side that started the defeat against Bayer Leverkusen last time out. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting is back in the side after missing the last two games with injury. Kingsley Coman also makes his first Bundesliga start in a month.

BVB subs

Meyer, Özcan, Dahoud, Hummels, Moukoko, Adeyemi, Modeste, Malen, Bynoe-Gittens

BVB starting XI

Kobel - Wolf, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson - Bellingham, Can, Guerreiro - Brandt, Haller, Reus (c)

Bayern subs

Ulreich, Gnabry, Mane, Cancelo, Blind, Gravenberch, Mazraoui, Musiala, Stanisic

Bayern starting XI

Sommer - Pavard, Upamecano, de Ligt - Coman, Kimmich, Goretzka, Davies - Sane, Müller (c) - Choupo-Moting
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Fired up

Coach watch: now sitting snugly in the Bayern hot-seat, Thomas Tuchel believes his players will want to prove a point in Der Klassiker. "I got the feeling this week that everyone was fired up and wanted to show what they could do," the tactician explained.

Seize the day

Coach watch: here's Borussia boss Edin Terzic on what he feels his side has to do today. "We must courageously seize our opportunities and show a different face [today] than we have in recent years in Munich."
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Today's spectacular stage

The magnificent Allianz Arena will play host to this evening's top-of-the-table footballing extravaganza. Sit back and enjoy a drone's eye view of this jewel in Bavaria.

Klassiker Day is here!

After all of the build up and excitement during a week of anticipation, the day is finally upon us! Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to Der Klassiker!
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Watch: EA predicts Der Klassiker

Who will win on Saturday? Official partner EA Sports has had a go at predicting the outcome of Der Klassiker on FIFA23.
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Watch: Bayern's first session under Tuchel

The champions held their first training session under the auspices of their new coach - and former Dortmund boss - on Tuesday.
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Watch: Dortmund's best Klassiker goals

Strikes from Anthony Modeste, Marco Reus, Paco Alcacer, Jakub Blaszczykowski and Nuri Sahin feature in our collection of BVB's best Klassiker goals.

What they're saying - Tuchel

"There's no bigger challenge than starting my time here with a game against Dortmund," Tuchel said at his official unveiling. "It's the biggest game in German football, and has an added element to it, given the current state of the league table. Dortmund are on a fantastic run of form [but] that won't stop us from going into the challenge with excitement and anticipation."

Dortmund squad nearing completion?

Julian Brandt, Gregor Kobel and Youssoufa Moukoko have all been absent in recent weeks for Dortmund, while Nico Schlotterbeck left the Germany camp earlier in the week due to a muscular complaint. However, Black-and-Yellow fans can be hopeful that all four players will be available for the game. "I have a very good feeling that I'll be ok by the weekend," said Schlotterbeck. Meanwhile, sporting director Sebastian Kehl said he believes Moukoko "will be in the squad" and is hopeful that "we'll have a big group in training by the end of the week and can travel to Munich with confidence and a full squad".
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Thomas Tuchel vs. Edin Terzic: How do they compare?

Thomas Tuchel faces a baptism of fire by taking charge of Bayern for the first time in a crunch table-topping edition of Der Klassiker, with Edin Terzic and Dortmund determined to spoil his arrival. Click here for our analysis on the coaches.

Goals guaranteed

A total of 346 goals have been scored in the 107 league meetings so far: 215 for Bayern, 131 for BVB. That equates to an average of 3.23 per game. As there have only been five goalless draws over the years, the chances are good we'll see a few more goals on Saturday!
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Watch: Bayern's best Klassiker goals

Chips, flicks, lobs, dinks and long-range belters - check out Bayern's best strikes in this fixture from down they years.

Head-to-head record

It's advantage Bayern in the historical stakes, the Reds having won 52 (49 percent) of the 107 Klassiker fixtures in the Bundesliga to date. There have been 30 draws and 25 victories for Dortmund. Bayern's success rate is considerably higher at home, where they've taken the spoils 34 times out of 53 (64 percent). There have been 10 draws in Munich and just nine wins for BVB.
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Thomas Müller: "It's not nice being the hunters"

We sat down with Bayern veteran Thomas Müller ahead of Saturday's crunch encounter for his thoughts on the fixture, Bayern's form and the title race. Click here to read the full interview.
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Baptism of fire

Julian Nagelsmann was dismissed as Bayern head coach with immediate effect on 24 March, with club CEO Oliver Kahn reasoning that "the quality in our squad - despite the Bundesliga title last year - has come to the fore less and less often". Nagelsmann was replaced by former Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel, and this Klassiker assignment will be his first game in charge, adding extra spice to an already well-seasoned fixture.
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It's Müller time

Call him Mr. Klassiker, for it almost seems like Bayern's Thomas Müller has played in every fixture between these Bundesliga rivals. On Saturday, the Raumdeuter is now ready to go one more time.
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BVB: Black-and-Yellow fire

Unbeaten in the league in 2023, Dortmund are going from strength to strength.

Saturday night's alright for FCB

The record champions do tend to like a kick-about of a Saturday eve. Bayern have not been on the losing end in a Saturday showpiece, evening game in 25 previous encounters (20 wins, five draws).
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In-form Guerreiro

What a year the Portuguese footballing prince Raphael Guerreiro is having! The 29-year-old has been directly involved in more goals in 2023 than any other player in the Bundesliga. Guerreiro has two goals and seven assists to his name since the turn of the year and will likely have a crucial role to play in any BVB success in Bavaria at the weekend.

Bayern's in-house dominance

BVB fans looks away now. Saturday's hosts have won their last eight Bundesliga home games against Dortmund (with an aggregate goal difference of 33-6).

A truly top battle

Incredibly, this is the 13th time in the last 12 years - and 19th time in total - that Bayern and Dortmund meet as the first and second (or vice versa) placed teams in the division.
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When last they met

An immense spectacle back in October saw these teams play out a 2-2 draw. Bayern had at one point led 2-0 and were cruising, but BVB fought back to grab a dramatic last-gasp point, with Anthony Modeste becoming an instant hero at Signal Iduna Park as a result.

Klassiker engines revving

What a game we have in store at the Allianz Arena! Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern are in the unaccustomed position - at least in recent memory - of playing catch up as we begin April. Their Klassiker rivals Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, lead the way at the top of the standings after a tremendous 2023. This one is going to be tasty.

Welcome along!

Thanks for joining us for build-up and liver coverage of the Matchday 26 Klassiker encounter between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.