Overview of the match for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund
In recent years, Der Klassiker has played a central role in the determination of who outside Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund would continue and won the Bundesliga.
In the past two seasons, however, it has changed with Bayer Leverkusen emerging as challengers closest to Bayern.
Bayern is a favorite to win the “Salad Bowl” this year after having established a six -point lead against the men of Xabi Alonso with six games to play. This gap would decrease to three if Leverkusen could see Union Berlin earlier on Saturday.
Bayern will also be desperate to erase the memory of the defeat in the middle of week 2-1 at home against Inter Milan which put its hopes of progression of the Jeopardy Champions League.
And it remains to be seen if the boss Vincent Kompany takes the risk of resting certain key players before the return match in San Siro on Wednesday.
The Belgian said: “We are at a time of the season when everything is important – every moment, every minute. The fact that it is Der Klassiker is an additional ingredient. The fact that you only have 15 players available with an experienced experience in Bundesliga is less headache because we need everyone. Everyone will have an important role.”
Although it is not in the title, Dortmund still has a lot to play.
First there is the desire to overcome the disappointment of their hiding place 4-0 by Barcelona in the Champions League, a result that makes the second floor.
And they are still in the mixture for a place in the Champions League for next season.
They are currently eighth but at only five points drifting from fourth place.
Boss Niko Kovac, a former Bayern coach, said: “We have to do a good performance; This is the only way we have a chance to win. Everyone has a responsibility, we, as coach staff and players. It is only together that we can win in Munich.
“We have to be ready to run a lot and make the most of the moments we get. Then it is everyone courageous enough to move forward. If you try to defend yourself for 90 minutes, it will be very difficult. We must be frozen. “
Locked up and concentrated for #FCBBVB tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/eqtv5cufbq
– FC Bayern (@FcBayern) April 11, 2025
Team news for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund
Kompany suggested that it will be the same team that has been confronted with Inter with Manuel Neuer who is not yet in good shape and Jamal Musiala also missed. Dayot Upamecano, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito are long -term absent.
“Aleks Pavlovic and Kingsley Coman will be in training today and will do tests, but I suppose that nothing will change in terms of team for the Dortmund game. We cannot yet say nothing about Manuel Neuer for the second leg,” said Kompany.
Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck came out of up to six months due to a meniscus torn to the left knee. Pascal Gross could come back.
Lines presented for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich: Urbig; Laimer, Kim, Dier, Guerreiro; Goretzka, Kimmich, Olise, Gnabry, Sane, Kane
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Anton, Information; Gittens, Brandt, Gross, Chukwuemeka, Adeyemi; Guirassy
🧮 Zum 112. Bad in Bundesliga, Zum 137. Mal Insgesamt, Stehen Sich Borussia Dortmund und Bayern München Am Morgigen Spieltag (18:30 Uhr) Gegenüber.
Der tabellenführer im fakten-check:
🔗 pic.twitter.com/dpph7yrik9– Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 11, 2025
How to watch Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund: TV and Stream
Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund starts at 5.30 p.m. time in the United Kingdom. You can watch it on Sky Sports Football.
It can be broadcast on the Sky Go application.
