Bundesliga 2025-2026: Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund, the likely lineups

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face each other Saturday afternoon at 6:30 p.m. at the Allianz Arena in a great Bundesliga classic, valid for the seventh day of the German top league. A challenge as always of very high stakes, the first ‘Der Klassiker’ of this season sees the hosts face their all-time rivals strong with a four-point lead in the standings. Clearly then, a victory in Bavaria by the Yellow and Black could revolutionize the path of this first phase of the German league.

Kompany is expected to rely on the usual Harry Kane as his Bayern Munich’s lone center forward. Behind the Englishman ready Olise, Gnabry and Luis Diaz are all expected to move between the lines. Midfield entrusted to Kimmich and Goretzka, while in front of the monument Neuer the traditional four-man defense of the Bavarians is ready, consisting of Boey, Upamecano, Tah and Laimer.

In contrast, Kovac chooses a three-man rearguard for his Borussia Dortmund team. In fact, the back section will consist of Anton, Schlotterbeck and Bensebaini, with Kobel between the posts. The midfield will be dense, with Ryerson on the right, Svensson on the left and Nmecha-Sabitzer at the heart of the maneuver. Forward Beier and Adeyemi will support Guirassy.

Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund, the likely lineups:

BAYERN MONACO (4-2-3-1): Neuer; Boey, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Luis Diaz; Kane. All. Kompany.

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BORUSSIA DORTMUND (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Beier; Guirassy. All. Kovac.