The upcoming match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, famously known as the “Klassiker,” holds significant meaning this season. This importance comes in light of Bayern’s recent defeat in the DFB-Pokal. The notion that Dortmund always has to beat Bayern to prevent them from winning the Meisterschale is no longer valid. There is a more nuanced aspect to the title race this year.
Both teams find themselves chasing Bayer Leverkusen, who have made an impression under the guidance of Xabi Alonso. RB Leipzig has also demonstrated their ability to take points from the leading contenders. Although Bayern’s loss to Saarbrücken is unlikely to impact the Klassiker directly, it sheds light on the team’s balance and the consequences of poor planning in certain positions.
Dortmund has displayed improvement throughout the season. They have played a no-frills style of football but have also shown resilience in high-scoring matches. The outcome of the match largely relies on the performances of the attacking midfielders from both teams. Furthermore, both sides have vulnerabilities in their full-back positions.
Looking at history, Bayern has the advantage. However, Dortmund has proven their ability to fight back in previous encounters. This season, the battle for silverware is expected to involve multiple teams, not solely Dortmund and Bayern.