Borussia Dortmund'sWatzke Calls Bayern Match Bundesliga's Premier Rivalry
Hans-Joachim Watzke underscores the significance of the Dortmund-Bayern clash, emphasizing their dominance in German football.
- Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke described the upcoming match against Bayern Munich as the pinnacle of German football rivalries.
- Watzke highlighted the global recognition of Dortmund and Bayern as Germany's two leading football clubs, calling them 'lighthouses' of the Bundesliga.
- Despite trailing Bayern by ten points in the Bundesliga standings, Dortmund holds a slight edge in Champions League performance this season.
- Watzke dismissed comparisons to Bayer Leverkusen, acknowledging their strong team but affirming Dortmund's elevated status alongside Bayern.
- Discussions continue regarding the future of Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl, whose contract runs until 2025, with signals pointing toward a potential extension.
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