What is Der Klassiker?
Der Klassiker, or the German classico, is the name given to matches between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. These two clubs have been the most successful clubs in German football’s history, with the Munich side leading with more trophies.
Till 2019, both the teams have won a combined total of 21 Bundesliga titles in the past 25 years. Since the beginning of the league in 1963, these two most sides have been the most successful in Bundesliga’s history giving birth to a rivalry which came to be known as Der Klassiker.
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Dortmund performance ahead of Der Klassiker
On the other hand, Dortmund has registered an easy 2-0 victory against Wolfsburg on Saturday. Raphael Guerreiro and Achraf Hakimi scored a goal each. Although Erling Haaland failed to score against Wolfsburg, a lot will be expected from the 19-year-old teenage sensation who has already scored 10 goals in as many games since he joined in January.
Haaland along with England star Jadon Sancho would look to tear down Bayern’s defence, with their incisive assists and brilliant goals. Sancho has been Dortmund’s leading goal scorer and assistance in this season, and is expected to start in the Der Klassiker.
A must win game for Dortmund
A defeat for Dortmund could mean the end of the title race, as the gap may widen to 7 points with 6 games remaining. A win could reduce the points gap to only one point.
How Der Klassiker different from El Classico and Manchester Derby?
However, the rivalry does not have any historical significance, as other rivalries in the world of football have. Spain’s El Classico is a fight between Spanish royalty, nationalism, and conservatism represented by Real Madrid, while Barcelona represents Catalan nationalism and progressive beliefs.
Manchester Derby is based on geographical proximity. Similar is the case with Liverpool and Manchester United, as well as AC Milan and Inter Milan derbies. Boca Juniors and River Plate represent class rivalries, with Boca Juniors representing the working class and River Plate representing the upper class. Other derbies, such as the Celtic-Rangers derby or the East Bengal-Mohan Bagan derby are based on sectarian differences.
Der Klassiker: All goals scored in Bayern vs Dortmund match
Bundesliga points table ahead of der Klassiker
|
Clubs |
Matches played |
Won |
Draw |
Lost |
Goal for |
Goal against |
Goal difference |
Points |
|
Bayern |
27 |
19 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
28 |
52 |
61 |
|
Dortmund |
27 |
17 |
6 |
4 |
74 |
33 |
41 |
57 |
|
RB Leipzig |
27 |
15 |
9 |
3 |
68 |
27 |
41 |
54 |
|
Leverkusen |
27 |
16 |
5 |
6 |
52 |
32 |
20 |
53 |
|
Monchenglad |
27 |
16 |
4 |
7 |
53 |
24 |
19 |
52 |
|
Wolfsburg |
27 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
36 |
33 |
3 |
39 |
|
SC Freiburg |
27 |
10 |
7 |
10 |
35 |
37 |
-2 |
37 |
|
Schalke |
27 |
9 |
10 |
8 |
33 |
43 |
-10 |
37 |
|
Hoffenheim |
27 |
10 |
6 |
11 |
36 |
47 |
-11 |
36 |
|
FC Koln |
27 |
10 |
4 |
13 |
43 |
49 |
-6 |
34 |
Der Klassiker: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich live streaming in India, probable line-ups
Fans can watch the live telecast of Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich match on Star Sports Select 2 and Star Sports Select 2 HD. You can also live stream the match on Disney+Hotstar.
Tentative starting line-up:
Dortmund: Roman Bürki – Lukasz Piszczek (c), Mats Hummels, Manuel Akanji – Achraf Hakimi, Emre Can, Julian Brandt, Raphael Guerreiro – Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland, Thorgan Hazard
Players to watch: Jadon Sancho, Erling Haaland
Bayern Munich: Manuel Neuer (c) – Benjamin Pavard, Jerome Boateng, David Alaba, Alphonso Davies – Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka – Serge Gnabry, Thomas Müller, Kingsley Coman – Robert Lewandowski
Serge Gnabry could start for Bayern on the wings, but Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara still remains doubtful.
Players to watch: Thomas Müller, Robert Lewandowski
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