📰 Match Recap: Bayern Munich 2–2 Borussia Dortmund
Bayern Munich missed a golden opportunity to stretch their Bundesliga lead to eight points, as Borussia Dortmund fought back for a 2-2 draw in a tense Der Klassiker clash on Saturday.
Substitutes Serge Gnabry and Raphaël Guerreiro struck in quick succession after the break to cancel out Maximilian Beier’s opener for Dortmund. But Waldemar Anton ensured the visitors walked away with a point, scoring on the rebound in the 75th minute after Jonas Urbig had saved Serhou Guirassy’s acrobatic effort.
🔥 Missed Chances and Mixed Emotions
Harry Kane squandered a major opportunity to win it for Bayern, while Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel pulled off several key saves to keep the hosts at bay.
🗣️ “A game of missed opportunities,” said Thomas Müller, who captained Bayern in a rare start and was honored pre-match following the announcement that his contract will not be renewed.
The 35-year-old was pushed onto the pitch by teammates to receive a standing ovation from the home crowd, marking what could be his final Klassiker appearance.
📊 Bundesliga Standings After Match
| Position | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 66 |
| 2 | Bayer Leverkusen | 60 |
| 8 | Borussia Dortmund | 42 |
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Bayern remain six points clear at the top with five matches remaining, despite Leverkusen’s earlier 0-0 draw with Union Berlin.
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Dortmund sit eighth, six points off the top four, as their Champions League hopes hinge on both domestic form and European recovery.
🎙️ Manager Reactions
Vincent Kompany, Bayern head coach:
“Until the first goal, the game was positive for us. After that, it became a cup game… I would buy a ticket to watch it — but as a coach, you want more control.”
Niko Kovac, Dortmund coach:
“We know the situation. We want to win against Barcelona. In the league, I hope we can continue this run.”
🏆 What’s Next?
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Bayern Munich: Head to Inter Milan midweek for the Champions League quarterfinal second leg, trailing 1-0. The final will be held in Munich, adding pressure to their European campaign.
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Borussia Dortmund: Host Barcelona on Tuesday after a crushing 4-0 loss in the first leg. In the league, they’ll aim to climb into the European places with two wins and a draw in their last three matches.
📌 Final Word
Dortmund’s resilience may not change the Bundesliga standings today, but it halts Bayern’s title momentum — and reminds everyone that Der Klassiker still delivers drama, no matter the table.
