Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund review: Close game shows there is some hope for Klopp
As the world gathered to watch 'Der Klassier', there was a sense of what this blockbuster of an occasion would produce. Would Dortmund cripple like Bremen did earlier this season at the feet of Bayern Munich? Would ex-players such as Robert Lewandoski and Mario Gotze break Dortmund hearts? Or would Dortmund turn their form around in the biggest game in the Bundesliga?
Firstly, Dortmund didn't cripple like so many teams have done over the past year to Bayern Munich. They produced very fast flowing football from the off and added to the argument that form isn't a factor when it comes to derbies. They took the lead on 31 minutes when Aubameyang played a lovely one-two with Kagawa and ran down the wing to find Reus larking in the centre of the Bayern penalty area. The game with littered with chances for both teams, as 74,000 fans in the Allianz Arena enjoyed one of the world's best derbies. Secondly, an ex-player did strike against Dortmund and it was last season's top goalscorer, Robert Lewandowski. The Polish international struck a rebound past Weidenfeller on 72 minutes and pointed to the sky to dedicate the goal to his Father. Finally, Dortmund didn't turn around their form in the Bundesliga as they lost 2-1, thanks to Subtoic bringing down Ribery on 85 minutes. Arjen Robben slotted home the penalty to continue his great goal scoring form against Dortmund (seven in seven games). The positive for Klopp and his men was that for a long period of time, they played without fear and for the Signal Iduna Park faithful, this should be the last time, for a while, that they play well but don't collect the three points.
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