In the last four league matches against Dortmund, Bayern has won all four, outscoring Dortmund Julian Nagelsmann has done a very good job in closing the gap in the level of play. There have also been big moments in the short history of this rivalry, including a DFB-Pokal final and who could forget the masterful performance in the first matchup in Leipzig, capped off by an iconic goal from Arjen Robben. They have proven to be a worthy rival for Bayern, and I think we can look forward to many great matches between the two sides in the coming seasons.
Now the only question remains — what will we call this rivalry? Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. By choosing I Accept , you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies.
The hardware was already in place with a preference for counter-pressing football, but CEO Oliver Mintzlaff understood that more versatility, especially an effective possession game, was needed against deeper-sitting opponents. Nagelsmann made visible improvements last season, although results were mixed. On the one hand, a Champions League semifinal appearance and another third-place finish in the Bundesliga speak to high standards.
On the other, the second half of the campaign yielded eight points fewer than the Hinrunde. Too many points were frittered away at home, and Nagelsmann has conceded that if he got one thing wrong in the early part of the pandemic, it was leaving the players to their own devices in an effort to give them space amid the challenging circumstances.
He says he won't repeat that mistake. The big question coming into this season was how to replace a formidable goal scorer -- namely Timo Werner, who netted 28 times in the Bundesliga last season before joining Chelsea. Unusually, Leipzig have done it by committee, including a host of defenders. No-one in the first team has scored more than four goals through 20 matchdays, but Leipzig have nevertheless spread the wealth efficiently, with 15 different scorers.
When you add to the equation the fact that Leipzig have the tightest defence in the league, with only 17 goals conceded and 10 clean sheets recorded, you get the picture. Rekordmeister Bayern Munich will blow any team away with sheer attacking firepower, but Leipzig are unmatched when it comes to doggedness and keeping the ball out of the net.
One of the keys to their success is Hungary international goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, one of the best in the league for a while now.
Tuesday in the Champions League will mean going home to Budapest, where he'll face the club that was once his home: Liverpool , where he technically spent six years despite never appearing for the Merseysiders. Borussia Dortmund are certainly one club in need of a goalkeeping enhancement, but Gulacsi, whose deal otherwise runs until , seems settled in the city of heroes.
As discussed in this space previously, I'll be surprised if his ultimate destination isn't Bayern, although there is competition from top Premier League clubs. Plans are already afoot for life after Upamecano thanks to the arrival of Josko Gvardiol and, potentially, Mohamed Simakan.
Watch: Highlights of the most recent meeting between the sides in January Dortmund lead with 35 wins, 32 losses and 30 draws Distance between clubs: Known as 'the mother of all derbies', clashes between Dortmund and Schalke have developed into one of the fiercest rivalries in world football. This is largely due to two of the game's most passionate sets of fans vying for local bragging rights in Germany's industrial heartland, which for generations was the centre for coal and steel production in the country.
Both clubs arose from similar backgrounds with a working-class fan base, standing for heart and passion in football. The Revierderby has produced many a dramatic encounter over the years, but perhaps none more so than in November , when Dortmund raced into a half-time lead only to be pegged back after the break, with Schalke scoring a last-gasp equaliser to snatch a draw.
Gladbach lead the series with 51 wins, 25 losses and 16 draws. Distance between clubs: This rivalry took a little while to get going but, once lit, it has since burned as hot as any in Germany.
He said Sport. We watch them and when the opportunity to get players or coaches arises, then we seize it. It has nothing to do with deliberately weakening competitors.
We are, however, an attractive club, and that brings the actors to us. It also seems a little outdated as a critique of the Bundesliga.
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