Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola does not believe the Bavarian football giants will be crowned on Saturday with the Bundesliga title, as he is convinced that Borussia Dortmund will defeat Stuttgart.
"No, it's not going to happen. Dortmund will win in Stuttgart," said Guardiola when asked about the possibility of celebrating the title on Saturday if Bayern defeat hosts Hertha BSC and Dortmund lose to Stuttgart, according to Efe.
Four games away from the end of the Bundesliga, Bayern lead the standings with 78 points, seven ahead of second place Dortmund.
Guardiola however, admitted that with a win on Saturday the title will almost be assured for Bayern.
However, even if that happens, the plan is to return to Munich after the match and then concentrate on the preparation for the clash against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of the European Champions League semi-finals.
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