Bayern Munich team news
Recent form
Bayern Munich caused a shock when they announced the departure of Julian Nagelsmann, with the club still competing for trophies this season.
New boss Thomas Tuchel will have his work cut out as they are a point behind league leaders and their next opponents Dortmund after 25 rounds in the Bundesliga. They will want to quickly bounce back to winning ways following a 1-2 defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in their previous outing.
Key players
Jamal Musiala has delivered 11 goals and eight assists for Bayern in the Bundesliga this season, and is the club's topper in both categories. The performances of the talented Germany international has placed him in the limelight and will be the key for Bayern in this title race. Tuchel will be hoping his key player can at least make an impact off the bench following an injury that has kept him out of Germany's friendlies during the international break.
Injuries & suspensions
Bayern have two fresh injury concerns to deal with ahead of their first game under new boss Thomas Tuchel.
Key players Jamal Musiala and Eric Choupo-Moting are doubtful to start the Der Klassiker and it is a race against time to get them ready for the big game.
Tuchel will also miss the presence of long-term absentees Lucas Hernandez and Manuel Neuer.
Tactical approach
Bayern have scored more and conceded fewer goals than league leaders Dortmund. However, the defending champions have been inconsistent.
Tuchel is an astute tactician and will set up his team to not only take the game to their opponents but also convert draws to wins.
| Position | Players |
|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Sommer, Ulreich, Schenk |
| Defenders: | De Ligt, Upamecano, Davies, Blind, Cancelo, Pavard, Stanisic, Sarr, Janitzek, Marusic |
| Midfielders: | Goretzka, Musiala, Wanner, Sane, Kimmich |
| Forwards: | Gnabry, Coman, Muller, Tel, Mane, Choupo-Moting |
Borussia Dortmund team news
Recent form
Dortmund have a one-point lead over second-placed Bayern in the Bundesliga standings. They have lost only once in their last 12 outings across all competitions. They are also unbeaten for 10 matches in the league and will be confident of extending their lead at the top of the table.
Key players
Only Kolo Muani has registered more assists than Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro, who has set up eight goals for his club. He will be the key to unlocking Bayern's defence which has been the best in the league so far.
Injuries & suspensions
Julian Brandt missed the last two games for Dortmund but could make his return to the matchday squad after the international break.
Gregor Kobel, Karim Adeyemi and Youssoufa Moukoko remain sidelined due to injuries and there is concern regarding the fitness of England star Jude Bellingham.
Tactical approach
Dortmund have a potent attack capable of converting chances. Their confidence will be sky high after scoring six goals against Koln in their last outing.
| Position | Players |
|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Meyer, Lotka, Unbehaun |
| Defenders: | Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro, Schulz, Hummels, Meunier, Rothe, Sule, Coulibaly, Papadapoulos |
| Midfielders: | Dahoud, Ozcan, Reyna, Reus, Wolf, Passlack, Can, Bellingham, Gurpuz, Ryerson, Brandt |
| Forwards: | Malen, Haller, Modeste, Gittens |
Head-to-head record
Bayern have been the more dominant team in the Der Klassiker. Tuchel's team has won four out of the last five meetings against Dortmund. Earlier this season, they were held to a 2-2 draw by the current league leaders.
| Date | Result | Competition |
|---|
| October 8, 2022 | Dortmund 2-2 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| April 23, 2022 | Bayern 3-1 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| December 4, 2021 | Dortmund 2-3 Bayern | Bundesliga |
| August 18, 2021 | Dortmund 1-3 Bayern | Super Cup |
| March 6, 2021 | Bayern 4-2 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
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