Bayern Munich are sweatling over the fitness of their two senior goalkeepers ahead of a crucial Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid. Manuel Neuer missed the recent Bundesliga clash with a foot issue, while his deputy Jonas Urbig suffered a heavy blow to the head during the match against Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha offered an honest assessment following BVB's end-to-end 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Nmecha, who operated on the left half-space in Kovac's asymmetrical system, felt Dortmund earned a valuable point in a chaotic encounter.
Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva revealed how his father's advice helped him score a dramatic 89th-minute equaliser against Bayern Munich. Silva smashed home a 90.6 km/h finish to preserve BVB's unbeaten Bundesliga record at the Allianz Arena.
Bayern Munich midfielder Konrad Laimer expressed deep frustration after the champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Borussia Dortmund despite racking up 23 shots and an expected goals (xG) figure of 4.18. Harry Kane missed a second-half penalty as Bayern hit the woodwork three times.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac produced a major tactical surprise during the recent Der Klassiker, moving away from his established defensive system to frustrate Bayern Munich. The bold decision to revert to a back four earned significant praise from senior members of the Dortmund squad following the hard-fought draw.
Harry Kane has offered a candid assessment of his own performance following Bayern Munich's dramatic 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. The England captain endured a frustrating evening at the Allianz Arena as the Bavarian giants were held by their fierce rivals in a pulsating Der Klassiker.