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Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Prepare for Highly Anticipated Der Klassiker

MUNICH, Germany — Bayern Munich hosts Borussia Dortmund on Saturday for the latest edition of Der Klassiker, a key Bundesliga matchup. Both teams are off to excellent starts, with Bayern sitting in first place and Dortmund close behind.
Bayern Munich boasts an unbeaten record this season, winning all six of their matches and scoring 25 goals while conceding just three. Their performance has been the best start to a league campaign since 1965. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, currently in second place, has a record of four wins and two draws, with 12 goals scored and four conceded.
The match at Allianz Arena is highly anticipated as both teams aim to maintain their strong starts and solidify their positions in the Bundesliga. Bayern has won their last eight league games, making it the longest consecutive victory streak since 2020. Dortmund has proven to be a strong competitor, having won their last two away games against Bayern.
Focusing on the stars of the teams, Bayern’s Harry Kane has been in sensational form, scoring 11 goals in his first six Bundesliga matches. His teammate has also contributed significantly with five goals and four assists. In contrast, Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy, who has four goals this season, will be crucial for Dortmund’s success, particularly as he has not scored against Bayern since the 2022/23 season.
The teams face off at 6:30 PM local time, and the outcome could influence the title race in the Bundesliga. Notably, Bayern has not conceded a penalty in 38 matches, posing a challenge for Dortmund to find scoring opportunities.
Both coaches have no new injury concerns ahead of the match, and the clash promises to be an intense contest between two of Germany’s most storied clubs. As the match approaches, fans are eager to see whether Bayern can maintain their flawless record or if Dortmund can stage an upset.