Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund frustrate Bayern in Klassiker to keep title race alive

IANS April 13, 2025 156 views

In a thrilling Bundesliga Klassiker, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played out an electrifying 2-2 draw that kept the title race wide open. Maximilian Beier gave Dortmund an early lead, but Serge Gnabry's quick-fire goals turned the match in Bayern's favor. Waldemar Anton's late equalizer ensured a dramatic share of points, maintaining Bayern's six-point lead with five games remaining. The match showcased the intense competition and unpredictability of German football.

"It was probably a great game for the fans to watch" - Thomas Muller
Berlin: , April 13 (IANS) Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played out a dramatic 2-2 draw in a crucial match in the Bundesliga klassiker (derby), with the Bavarians unable to capitalise on Leverkusen's earlier draw but keeping their lead at six points with five games to go.

Key Points

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Dramatic Klassiker ends in 2-2 draw with momentum shifts

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Bayern maintain six-point lead despite missed chances

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Gnabry and Guerreiro crucial in Bayern's comeback

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Dortmund's resilience keeps title hopes alive

The host controlled much of the opening exchanges on Saturday night, dominating possession and creating several chances. Michael Olise and Harry Kane were both denied by Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, who produced a series of fine saves to keep the score level at the break.

The momentum shifted just three minutes after the restart. Dortmund striker Maximilian Beier rose highest to meet Julian Ryerson's cross and head past Bayern goalkeeper Noah Urbig to give the visitors a surprise 1-0 lead with their first shot on target, reports Xinhua.

Bayern responded with plenty of vigour, but Kane and Stanisic both missed chances to level the score. Coach Vincent Kompany made a double substitution just after the hour mark, bringing on Serge Gnabry and Aleksandar Pavlovic in a bid to breathe new life into his side.

The impact was instant. Gnabry set up Raphael Guerreiro in the 65th minute to level the score against his former club, before the Germany international scored himself just four minutes later, cutting through the Dortmund defense and finishing clinically to give Bayern a 2-1 lead.

But Dortmund wasn't done yet. In the 75th minute, Serhou Guirassy's shot was saved by Urbig, but Waldemar Anton was the quickest to react and pounced on the rebound to level the score at 2-2. Both sides had late chances to win the game, with Kane firing wide and Dortmund substitute Gross hitting the roof of the net.

With Leverkusen held to a goalless draw by Union Berlin earlier in the day, leaders Bayern missed out on a chance to extend their lead at the top but maintained the six-point advantage.

"It was probably a great game for the fans to watch. We were determined to win and brought a lot of energy, but in the end, it was a game of missed chances. Serge did well off the bench, but our efficiency just wasn't there today," said Bayern veteran Thomas Muller.

Elsewhere on Saturday, Hoffenheim beat Mainz 2-0 to pick up vital points in their relegation battle. Freiburg ended its losing streak with a 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach. Ten-man Augsburg secured a 2-1 win at relegation-threatened Bochum, while St. Pauli beat Holstein Kiel 2-1 at the bottom of the table.

Reader Comments

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Jamie R.
What a match! Kobel was absolutely unreal in goal for Dortmund. That double save in the first half was world class. Bayern really should've won this but credit to Dortmund for hanging in there. The title race just got more interesting! ⚽🔥
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Tomas K.
Bayern's finishing was poor today. Kane missing those chances is so unlike him. Gnabry's impact off the bench was great though - shows how important squad depth is at this stage of the season.
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Lena S.
As a neutral, this was one of the best Klassikers in years! End-to-end action, great goals, and drama until the final whistle. Dortmund showed so much character to come back twice. Bundesliga at its finest 👏
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Marcus B.
Respectful criticism: The referee missed several fouls in midfield that could've changed the flow of the game. Both teams were playing physical but some calls were inconsistent. Still, great entertainment overall!
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Aisha L.
That Guirassy-Anton combo for Dortmund's second goal was pure instinct! Love seeing defenders getting involved in attack. Bundesliga's unpredictability is why it's my favorite league 💛🖤
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Rafael T.
Kompany's subs changed the game but Bayern's defense still looks shaky. They've conceded in 8 straight matches now. If they want to win the title, they need to fix that back line ASAP.

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