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Watch: Gittens' goal seen from RefCam

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Watch: RefCam in Der Klassiker

Experience the build-up to Der Klassiker from the perspective of referee Sven Jablonski.
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Watch: Jamal Musiala - 'We kept pushing'

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Watch: Nuri Şahin - 'draw hurts'

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Watch: Vincent Kompany praises Bayern character

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Watch: Jamie Gittens on 'tough' game

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Watch: Thomas Müller disappointed with draw

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Watch: Felix Nmecha's mixed feelings

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Full time: Dortmund 1-1 Bayern

It's all over and the spoils are shared at Signal Iduna Park. Bayern will likely feel it's two points dropped after dominating the majority of the game with 63 percent possession and 13 shots to Dortmund's seven. However, Gittens' superb opener and a resolute defensive showing earned Dortmund the draw, while Musiala's late header was the least the visitors deserved for a commanding display.
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Last chance?

Guirassy wins a free-kick wide on the left after a foul by Upamecano. Groß delivers it deep into the box but Neuer just gets there ahead of a Schlotterbeck, while Davies blocks Süle's follow-up shot.
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Stoppage time

We're into the first of five added minutes now.
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Sané cautioned

The Germany is booked for his appeals for a penalty after a tussle with Bensebaini to get to a left-wing cross from Coman.
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The equaliser!

It's been coming and finally Bayern get their goal. After a Sané free-kick on the edge of the area strikes the wall, Olise floats a cross into the ball into the middle and finds the unmarked Musiala, who heads in from the edge of the six-yard box.
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Jamal Musiala
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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.
11 %
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
8.7 m
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Unusual for Bayern

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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).
Kompany's side are more used to scoring more than their expected goals (xG), rather then less.
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1
0.6
1.22
0
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Attacking change

Centre-back Kim goes off, winger Olise comes on. A statement from Kompany that he's not giving up the points just yet.
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Tension rising

It's a real nail-biter now, with Bayern throwing everything forward in search of an equaliser. It's going to go right down to the wire.
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Goalkeeper Efficiency of Gregor Kobel

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Goalkeeper Efficiency compares the number of saves a goalkeeper makes with his expected saves (xSaves). xSaves is calculated with the help of artificial intelligence. When a goalkeeper has a positive efficiency value, it means he has saved more shots than statistically expected.
Gregor Kobel
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Şahin changing things up

Malen is brought on to bring a burst of fresh energy in attack while Couto replaces Ryerson at full-back, with the Norwegian already on a yellow card.
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Mr. Klassiker

Müller is a Klassiker veteran. Will he prove decisive for Bayern in these closing stages?
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Coman denied!

Another chance for Bayern as Musiala lays the ball off for Musiala, whose shot from 16 metres out is straight at Kobel. In the build-up to that effort there appeared to be a moment where Müller, unmarked inside the box, could have turned and shot, but instead he touched it out to Musiala.
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Bayern building

The away side are well on top here - despite that chance for Sabitzer - and there is a sense building of when they will score, rather than if.
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Fresh legs for Bayern

Boey, who has been injured for much of this season, replaces Laimer at right-back, while Coman takes Tel's place in attack.
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NEUER!

Now it's Dortmund's turn to have a great chance as Beier slides the ball through to Sabitzer on the right. It looks like it's going to be 2-0 but Neuer makes himself big and thwarts Sabitzer's attempt.
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Wide from Sané!

A glorious chance for Bayern as Laimer slips the ball through to Sané down the right. He's just got Kobel to beat but, on his weaker right foot, sends his shot well wide of the far post.
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Ball Recovery Time

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Ball Recovery Time
Ball Recovery Time gives the time in seconds in which it takes a team to win back the ball following a loss of possession. It also allows conclusions to be drawn about a team's style of play. Only time when the ball is in play is counted (i.e. no breaks in play such as for goal-kicks, throw-ins etc).
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20.3 s
14.2 s
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Just wide

Musiala bends a shot around Süle from just outside the box but it spins just wide of the post.
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Dortmund grafting

The home side have collectively covered three kilometres more than Bayern.
Distance run (km)
76.3
73.5
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Musiala magic needed

The Germany international has already created one clear opportunity this half. Bayern will need more of the same from the 21-year-old if they are to get back into the game.
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Brilliant from Gittens

Nmecha pings a fine pass forward to Gittens down the left. A step-over and burst of acceleration take him past Laimer but his low cross is cut out at the near post.
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Break in play

Guirassy holds the ball up well in the middle and is crowded out by a number of Bayern players. He's fouled in the process and needs treatment.
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LAIMER JUST IN TIME!

Dortmund get forward and have a glorious chance of their own as Beier crosses from the right to Gittens, arriving at the back post. His first touch allows Laimer to get back and hook clear though; that looked like a certain goal otherwise.
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WHAT A SAVE!

Bayern look certain to equalise as Musiala turns Schlotterbeck and glides into the box. He squares it for Müller, who just has Kobel to beat, but the Dortmund keeper spreads himself and makes a vital save.
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First attempt of the half

Tel takes up a position wide on the left and cuts inside and curls a shot at goal. It lacks the necessary power and precision to trouble Kobel, though.
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Peeeep!

Dortmund get us going again in the second half. No changes from either side at the break.
Kick-off!
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Watch: The best of Gittens in the Bundesliga

That wonderstrike in the first half was by no means a one off from Gittens. He's been doing the business for BVB for a while now...
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Half-time: Dortmund 1-0 Bayern

The away side began furiously and were on top for the opening period, albeit without truly testing Kobel in the Dortmund goal. Gittens changed the complexion of the game with a sublime individual goal, while Bayern losing Kane to injury was a major setback for Vincent Kompany’s side.
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Nothing in it

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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).
There haven't been any clear-cut chances so far, which just goes to show how brilliant that effort from Gittens was.
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0.36
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Over from Guirassy

Lovely feet from the Dortmund forward inside the box, cutting inside Laimer and getting a shot away. He's falling as he strikes the ball though, and that sends it way over the bar.
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Watch: Gittens' sensational opener

Sit back and enjoy the English youngster's fine run and strike to put Dortmund ahead.
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Chance for Müller!

The veteran finds space in the box but his looping header lacks the height and pace to beat Kobel, who is able to pluck it out of the sky.
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Bayern blow

Harry Kane has limped off after injuring his ankle in a challenge. On comes Müller to replace him. How much will that affect Bayern's game plan and overall mood?
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Stadium bouncing

The atmosphere was already electric at Signal Iduna Park but Gitten's goal has turned it up several notches.
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What a difference a goal makes

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What a difference a goal makes
Bayern were favourites to win this one at kick-off but Gittens' strike has changed all that.
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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
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WHAT A GOAL!

Wow! Bayern have been on top so far but this is sensational stuff from Gittens. Collecting the ball wide on the left on the halfway line, he turns Laimer and sprints into the Bayern box before smashing a left-footed strike past Neuer and high into the net! A truly stunning 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.
12 %
Shot speed
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Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
102.14 km/h
Distance to Goal
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Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
14.14 m
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Guirassy!

There's not been a great deal of attacking play to see from Dortmund so far but all of a sudden Guirassy has a sight of goal! Ryerson gets forward down the right and squares it low into the middle for the striker, whose first-time effort is blocked before it reaches Neuer.
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Kane has a go

Musiala receives the ball with his back to goal, about 25 yards out. A flick of his right boot sends the ball to Kane, who attempts a long-range drive but it's blocked before Kobel needs to intervene.
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Anton down

The centre-back has picked up an injury to what looks to be his right thigh. He's set to be replaced in defence by Süle.
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Glimpse from Dortmund

Groß drives forward down the left and crosses low into the box, looking for Sabitzer, but it's behind him and Bayern can clear.
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Kobel OK?

The Dortmund keeper puffs out his cheeks and has a little stretch as he looks to be in a bit of discomfort around the hip area. He seems to be alright to continue though.
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Tale of the tape

It's still very early days but Bayern are absolutely bossing this one at the moment.
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Sané again

Sané toys with Schlotterbeck down the Bayern right, twisting this way and that before crossing into the middle. Nmecha is in the way though and clears for a corner.
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Dangerous position...

Ryerson can't cope with Musiala and brings him down just outside the edge of the area, wide on the left. Kimmich's delivery isn't the best though and it's hooked clear at the near post.
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Sané!!

The Germany international cuts inside from the right and unleashes a fierce, swerving drive from 25 yards out. Kobel sees it all the way though, and paws it clear with a dive to his right.
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Seizing control

Bayern have seen more of the ball so far, but Dortmund's high press and quick transitions could cause trouble as the game goes on.
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Bayern almost in!

Dortmund lose possession cheaply and they are perhaps fortunate that the ball falls to Kim, rather than one of Bayern's attackers, on the edge of the area. He can't get the ball out of his feet quickly enough and Anton is able to clear.
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Pressing high

The home side are putting Bayern under pressure right from the off, with Guirassy, Beier and Gittens all hounding Neuer and the visiting defence inside their own box.
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Peeeeeep!

Here we go! Tel gets the ball rolling for Bayern at Signal Iduna Park.
Kick-off!

On the pitch

Here they come! Just the pre-match formalities and then we'll be ready to rock!

Home hoodoo to end?

While Dortmund have won all of their Bundesliga home games so far this season, they haven't had much joy against Bayern at Signal Iduna Park in recent years. They've only taken one point from their last five Bundesliga games against them, scoring six and conceding 13 in that period. BVB's most recent home win over Bayern in the league was a 3-2 triumph on 10 November 2018.
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Watch: Dortmund check in

Here's how the home side arrived for today's Klassiker.
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Watch: Bayern arrive in Dortmund

Here's how the Bundesliga leaders rocked up at Signal Iduna Park a short while ago...
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Milestone for Neuer

Already a legend in the game, Manuel Neuer further cements his place in the parthenon of greats today by making his 512th Bundesliga outing, which moves him into the all-time top 10 Bundesliga appearance makers, level with Uli Stein. The 38-year-old is the only currently active player in that elite group.
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No surprises from Šahin

The Dortmund coach has gone with the 11 players expected to start. Captain Can is suspended, Brandt is out with a muscular issue and Adeyemi is injured.
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More on those teams

Vincent Kompany has made a couple of unexpected changes with his team, starting Konrad Laimer at right-back ahead of former Dortmund full-back Raphaël Guerreiro. Further up the pitch, Mathys Tel gets just his second Bundesliga start of the season, with Serge Gnabry sidelined due to a knee complaint and Michael Olise beginning on the bench.

Dortmund starting XI

Kobel - Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck (c), Bensebaini - Nmecha, Groß - Beier, Sabitzer, Gittens – Guirassy

Dortmund subs

Meyer, Couto, Süle, Kabar, Reyna, Campbell, Azhil, Duranville, Malen

Bayern starting XI

Neuer (c) - Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, Davies - Kimmich, Goretzka - Sané, Musiala, Tel – Kane

Bayern subs

Peretz, Coman, Dier, Olise, Ibrahimović, Guerreiro, Boey, Müller, Aznou
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Game faces on

We're around an hour from kick-off and both teams arrived at the stadium a short while ago looking lean, mean and ready for battle.

Record breaker Şahin?

Nuri Şahin is the first man since the foundation of the Bundesliga to win his first eight home games as Dortmund coach. A ninth today would be an all-time record.
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Watch: The best of Maximilian Beier

From the bench to starting BVB's last six games, Max Beier will be looking to make an impact today, and here's why Dortmund brought him in from Hoffenheim this summer...

Today's the day

Welcome back to our live blog of Dortmund vs. Bayern, which kicks off in six hours time.

Advantage Bayern?

Most wins? Bayern (67). Most goals? Robert Lewandowski (32). Most appearances? Thomas Müller (42). Bayern have the statistical edge in meetings with Dortmund, but history and form tend to go out of the window in Der Klassiker. BVB will certainly be confident of getting a result after their flawless home run so far in 2024/25.
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Watch: Thomas Müller on Dortmund rivalry

There's not much Bayern's homegrown ace doesn't know about Der Klassiker. Find out what he and the protagonists on both sides of the divide have to say ahead of Saturday's showdown right here!
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Watch: EA Sports FIFA 25 predicts Der Klassiker

How will Saturday's headline fixture finish? EA Sports runs the simulation to find out...
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Watch: Every Bayern goal so far this season

Bayern have netted a division-leading 36 times in their 11 Bundesliga games ahead of Saturday's Klassiker.
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Watch: Every Dortmund goal so far this season

BVB have netted 22 times in their 11 Bundesliga games ahead of Saturday's Klassiker.
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Probable line ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!
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Nuri Şahin on Bayern

"Bayern defend very high, which automatically creates space. We want to exploit these spaces. We feel prepared and want to win the game."
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Vincent Kompany on Dortmund

"We're preparing to face the best version of their team. When they're on their game, they press really high. They're always dangerous on the counter. They have quality out wide. When they're in top form, they're also very good in build-up."
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Watch: Gittens cutting inside

The Dortmund left-winger has become a master of switching inside to the right and smashing special efforts.
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Dortmund delight at Dinamo

Dortmund's upturn in form ahead of the Klassiker gathered pace as they landed their first away win since September in a convincing 3-0 victory at Dinamo Zagreb on Wednesday. Jamie Gittens smashed a superb opening goal before Ramy Bensebaini and Serhou Guirassy struck.
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Watch: Der Klassiker back in focus

Get the lowdown on Der Klassiker, a meeting of German football's biggest rivals of the modern era.

Super seven shutouts

Should Dortmund score in the Klassiker, they would be the first opponents to do so against Bayern in eight matches after the league leaders took their seventh successive clean sheet (and win) in all competitions against PSG.
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Bayern boosted by PSG win

The confidence in Bavaria was taken up another notch by a solid UEFA Champions League win against PSG on Tuesday. Minjae Kim headed the only goal of the game from a corner to see Bayern land their third win of the league phase and improve their chances of qualifying for the knockouts.
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Watch: Ten years of Klassiker goals ⚽⚽⚽⚽

Relive the best goals that have graced Der Klassiker over the past decade. There's been some some cracking strikes.🔥
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Big game performers

On Matchday 1, Şahin's team beat Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 and more recently also edged RB Leipzig 2-1, who were then on paper the best defence in the league and unbeaten.
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Work in progress under Şahin

In contrast to Kompany's start at Bayern, Dortmund boss Nuri Şahin has had a tougher run so far as BVB boss. A ten-point gap between themselves and Bayern speaks to that difference. And yet, they've achieved some really important results this term already, beating the likes of Frankfurt and RB Leipzig.
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Watch: Der Klassiker - Bring the noise!

Six years of away success

Bayern have not lost to Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park since November 2018, taking four wins and one draw in that time.
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Profiting under Kompany

The nine wins, two draws and 36-7 goal difference in his first 11 matches makes Kompany's start officially the best of a new coach in Bundesliga history.

99 not out

Kane's hat-trick at home to Augsburg saw him become the fastest man ever to 50 goals in the Bundesliga. Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, meanwhile, currently has 49 Bundesliga goals.

Home juggernauts vs. away juggernauts

The latest edition of the Klassiker will see the side with the strongest home record so far this season (six wins) host the club with the best away figures (five wins and one draw).
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Watch: Bayern Munich 3-0 Augsburg - highlights

More hat-trick heroics from Kane brought Bayern their fifth straight Bundesliga win and clean sheet. This result takes Bayern six points clear of second-placed Frankfurt, with star man Kane now on 16 goals.
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Watch: Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Freiburg - highlights

Borussia maintained their perfect home record this season in commanding style, with Messrs Beier, Brandt and Nmecha on the scoresheet on their return from international duty. BVB stay fifth, 10 points adrift of leaders Bayern.
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Happy hunting ground for Harry

While Dortmund was the scene of Kane's first away hat-trick in the Bundesliga for Bayern, the return Klassiker in Munich in March was one of just nine league matches in 2023/24 he failed to find the net in. The question of which Kane we see this time could be critical!

Green light for Black and Yellows

The severe injury crisis Dortmund have been facing was easing by the end of the November international break. Waldemar Anton, Gregor Kobel and Jamie Gittens were declared fit in time to start their 4-0 win over Freiburg, with Giovanni Reyna also coming on as a substitute. Niklas Süle, Karim Adeyemi and Kjell Wätjen had returned to training by then, and the hope was they would also recover in time for the Klassiker.
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All of Dortmund's Bundesliga goals so far

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All of Bayern's Bundesliga goals so far

Goals guaranteed

The last time this fixture ended in a goalless draw was in March 2016, with Dortmund the hosts. Since then, there have been 67 goals in 16 meetings, averaging 4.19 goals per game.
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Pavlović back in training

The Bayern starlet returned to first-team training after undergoing a shoulder operation. It is unlikely he'll be available for selection in Der Klassiker, however, creating problems for Vincent Kompany as his replacement João Palhinha is set to be out until the new year with a groin problem. Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich started in the two defensive midfield berths in the 3-0 win over Augsburg.

Klassiker in numbers

This will be the 111th Klassiker of the Bundesliga era. Bayern have recorded 54 wins to Dortmund's 26, scoring 223 goals and conceding 135. Thirty have ended in draws.
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Watch: Bayern 0-2 Dortmund - previous meeting II

Dortmund won a Bundesliga game in Munich for the first time since 12 April 2014 in the most recent instalment of Der Klassiker.
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Watch: Dortmund 0-4 Bayern - previous meeting I

Harry Kane scored a Klassiker debut hat-trick as Bayern thumped Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park last season.
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Hello and welcome!

Welcome along and thanks for joining us for build-up and live coverage of this Matchday 12 fixture between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern München.