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.
Bayern Munich’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund has come at a massive cost as the Bundesliga leaders contend with a growing injury list. The Bavarian giants saw multiple key players forced off during the high-stakes encounter, leaving their attacking options severely depleted for the upcoming Champions League fixtures.
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks praised his team's execution and control despite suffering three fresh injury setbacks during their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund. Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise were all forced off during a punishing Klassiker encounter.
Lennart Karl is dominating the headlines, but not as he should be. The Bayern Munich bosses’ recent remarks about the 18-year-old talent are questionable. The response from his adviser Michael Ballack is understandable, but his dual role can no longer be tolerated. A comment.