Bayern Munich – Borussia Dortmund: the official line-ups

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By: Manu Tournoux

It's Klassiker time! Bayern Munich hosts its rival, Borussia Dortmund, at home on the twenty-seventh day of the Bundesliga. Even if the Bavarians are no longer in the race for first place (13 points behind Bayer Leverkusen), victory is essential for them in order to secure their second place in the standings. Its runner-up, Stuttgart, is only 4 points behind second place! The Klassiker is also important for Dortmund! In the event of a victory, BVB will return to fourth place in the Bundesliga, synonymous with qualification for the Champions League.

At home, Bayern is organized in 4-2-3-1 with Ulreich in goal. In defense, we find Davies, Dier, de Ligt and Kimmich. Goretzka and Laimer are in midfield. And finally, Musiala, Müller, and Sané will support Kane in attack. Dortmund plays a 4-3-3 formation with Meyer-Schade acting as the last line of defense. In defense, we find Maatsen, Schlotterbeck, Hummels and Ryerson. Nmecha, Can and Brandt occupy the midfield. Adeyemi, Füllkrug and Sancho lead the BVB attack.

The official compositions

Bayern Munich: Ulreich – Davies, Dier, de Ligt, Kimmich – Goretzka, Laimer – Musiala, Müller, Sané – Kane

Dortmund: Meyer-Schade – Maatsen, Schlotterbeck, Hummels Ryerson – Nmecha, Can, Brandt – Adeyemi, Füllkrug, Sancho