Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund Derby Line-Ups Announced
Bayern Munich is set to face Borussia Dortmund in a highly anticipated Bundesliga match. The game will take place on Saturday, 18th November, at 1:30 p.m. local time. It will be held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, promising to deliver an exciting showdown.
Bayern Munich’s Position and Lineup
Bayern Munich currently leads the Bundesliga with 18 points, aiming to extend their advantage over rivals Borussia Dortmund, who sit at 14 points. A victory for Bayern could significantly impact the title race.
Coach Vincent Kompany has decided to maintain a winning lineup from recent matches. However, the team will miss key players while making a few adjustments:
- Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Josip Stanisic are sidelined due to injuries.
- Leon Goretzka’s position in midfield will be filled by Pavlovic.
- Nicolas Jackson takes over for Serge Gnabry, enhancing the team’s offensive strength.
The starting eleven for Bayern Munich includes:
- Goalkeeper: Neuer
- Defenders: Boey, Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Laimer
- Midfielders: Kimmich, Pavlovic
- Forwards: Nicolas Jackson, Olise, Luis Diaz, Harry Kane
Borussia Dortmund’s Lineup and Challenges
On the other side, Borussia Dortmund is managed by Niko Kovac and comes into the match with two significant changes from their most recent outing against RB Leipzig, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
- Emre Can, Julien Duranville, Cole Campbell, and Niklas Süle will miss the match due to injuries.
- Ryerson replaces Brazilian Yan Couto in the defensive lineup.
- Center-back Süle subs in for forward Maximilian Beier, bolstering the defense.
The starting eleven for Borussia Dortmund features:
- Goalkeeper: Kobel
- Defenders: Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
- Midfielders: Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson
- Forwards: Adeyemi, Maximilian Beier, Guirassy
Match Expectations
With both teams eager to secure points, fans are excited to see how the match unfolds. Bayern Munich aims to consolidate their lead, while Borussia Dortmund seeks to shorten the gap. This match could prove critical in the pursuit of the Bundesliga title.
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