Overview
- Borussia Dortmund hosts Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga's most iconic rivalry, with both teams emphasizing the game's significance beyond league standings.
- Bayern enters the match as league leaders with a 10-point advantage over fifth-placed Dortmund, while Dortmund remains unbeaten at home this season.
- This is the first 'Klassiker' for both coaches, with Dortmund's Nuri Sahin, the league's youngest coach at 36, facing Bayern's Vincent Kompany, aged 38.
- Key players include Bayern striker Harry Kane, leading the league with 50 goals, and Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, who has scored 49 goals, making the duel between the two strikers pivotal.
- Bayern's defense has been solid with seven consecutive clean sheets, while Dortmund aims to capitalize on their home advantage and passionate fan support.