Niko Kovacs Aims to Put Pressure on Title Rivals with Sought-After Victory

Bayern’s Strong Historical Advantage

Bayern Munich holds a significant edge in their historical matchups against Borussia Dortmund, having claimed victory in more than double the number of Klassikers. They will be optimistic about increasing that lead in their upcoming clash.

Dortmund’s Recent Struggles

Borussia Dortmund enters this encounter following a disheartening defeat in the Champions League against Atalanta, who made an incredible comeback with the final kick of the match.

Dortmund initially held a 2-0 lead in the second leg of the play-off but saw their advantage slip away as their opponents quickly equalized. Mario Pasalic scored the go-ahead goal in the 57th minute.

Karim Adeyemi brought Dortmund back into contention with a goal 15 minutes before the end of regular time, and the match appeared set for extra time. However, a critical mistake by Ramy Bensebaini, who conceded a penalty and received a red card in injury time, changed the tide.

Lazar Samardzic confidently converted the penalty, sending Dortmund crashing out of the tournament. Just three days later, Niko Kovacs’ squad will face their historic rivals.

Bayern’s Dominance This Season

Currently, Bayern Munich is performing exceptionally well, enjoying an eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga with 13 matches remaining. This success can be attributed in large part to the exceptional performance of England captain Harry Kane, who has amassed 43 goals and five assists across 36 appearances this season.

Broadcast Information

TV Channel: In the UK, viewers can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football, with coverage beginning at 5:20 PM ahead of a 5:30 PM kick-off.

Live Stream: Sky Sports subscribers have the option to view the match live online via the Sky Go app and website.