Bayern brace for Dortmund showdown
Bayern Munich is preparing for a high-stakes Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund while navigating internal challenges, including coach Vincent Kompany's recent hospitalization. Both teams are currently tied at the top of the league table.
Why it matters
This match is a pivotal moment in the Bundesliga season, made more complex by the significant personal and health-related challenges facing the Bayern squad.
--> Home Sports Bayern brace for Dortmund showdown The two sides are level on points, with Bayern leading on goal difference
facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> Photo: AFP MUNICH: Bayern Munich host long-time foes Borussia Dortmund on Saturday after a rollercoaster week punctuated by coach Vincent Kompany's hospitalisation and Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or triumph.
Germany captain Joshua Kimmich, a mainstay in Bayern's midfield, has missed three games on compassionate leave due to the sudden death of his father.
Luis Diaz, Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala and Aleksander Pavlovic have all battled injury for the defending champions.
Bayern's issues have pushed what is usually the biggest match of the Bundesliga season into the background.
The only unbeaten teams after seven matchdays, Bayern and Dortmund sit level on points, with Saturday's hosts ahead on goal difference.
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