Overview
- Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich played to a dramatic 2:2 draw in Munich, leaving Bayern six points clear in the Bundesliga title race.
- Dortmund faces a daunting Champions League return leg against Barcelona after a 0:4 first-leg loss, with management calling it a near-impossible task.
- Bayern Munich's inconsistent performance, including missed chances and defensive lapses, raises concerns ahead of their Champions League clash with Inter Milan.
- Dortmund is exploring the possibility of recalling veteran Mats Hummels for the Club World Cup due to defensive injuries, though no decision has been made yet.
- Miroslav Klose's emotional return to Kaiserslautern as Nürnberg's coach saw his team secure a crucial victory, reigniting their 2. Bundesliga promotion hopes.