Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund lock horns in the latest Klassiker on Saturday as the Bundesliga returns for the decisive phase of the season.
Champions Bayern are at major risk of seeing their streak of 11 consecutive league titles snapped this season. They sit 10 points behind unbeaten leaders Bayer Leverkusen after 26 games, meaning anything other than victory here could be a potentially decisive blow to their hopes of retaining the trophy yet again.
Dortmund are back in fourth, their own title hopes very much over, but a positive result here would be a real boost to their chances of UEFA Champions League qualification, and they will want to sustain good form before their quarterfinal first leg against Atletico Madrid on April 10.
While the title may not be on the line for this matchup, it remains the biggest draw in German men’s football and rarely proves a let-down when it comes to entertainment.
The Sporting News will be following the Bayern Munich vs. Borussia Dortmund match and providing live score updates.
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund live score
| Halftime | Goal scorers | |
| Bayern | 0 | |
| Dortmund | 1 | Adeyemi 10′ |
Confirmed lineups:
Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1), right to left): 26. Sven Ulreich (GK) — 6. Joshua Kimmich, 4. Matthijs de Ligt, 15. Eric Dier, 19. Alphonso Davies — 27. Konrad Laimer, 8. Leon Goretzka — 10. Leroy Sane, 25. Thomas Muller, 42. Jamal Musiala — 9. Harry Kane.
Borussia Dortmund (4-3-3, right to left): 33. Alex Meyer (GK) — 26. Julian Ryerson, 15. Mats Hummels, 4. Nico Schlotterbeck, 22. Ian Maatsen — 19. Julian Brandt, 23. Emre Can, 8. Felix Nmecha — 10. Jadon Sancho, 14. Niclas Fullkrug, 27. Karim Adeyemi.
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund kick off time
This huge Bundesliga match takes place at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. local time in Munich, Germany.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Sat, Mar. 30 | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Sat, Mar. 30 | 1:30 p.m. ET |
| UK | Sat, Mar. 30 | 5:30 p.m. ET |
| Australia | Sun, Mar. 31 | 4:30 a.m. AEDT |
| India | Sat, Mar. 30 | 11 p.m. IST |
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund stats, head to head
Bayern were 4-0 winners in the reverse fixture back in November, which extended their impressive head-to-head advantage.
In 134 competitive meetings, the Bavarians have won 67 games to Dortmund’s 35.
| Bayern Munich wins | Draws | Borussia Dortmund wins |
| 67 | 32 | 35 |
| Biggest victory | Biggest victory | |
| 11-1 (1971) | 4-0 (1967) |
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund lineups, team news
There have been concerns around Bayern’s star striker Harry Kane due to an ankle injury that saw him miss England’s games against Brazil and Belgium, but he returned to team training on March 28 and is in the lineup.
However, goalkeep Manuel Neuer (adductor tear), Aleksandar Pavlovic (tonsilitis) and Raphael Guerreiro (thigh muscle tear) are all sidelined. Joshua Kimmich therefore continues at right-back, giving Konrad Laimer a chance to start in midfield.
Bayern Munich lineup (4-2-3-1, right to left): Ulreich (GK) — Kimmich, De Ligt, Dier, Davies — Laimer, Goretzka — Sane, Muller, Musiala — Kane.
Bayern Munich subs (9): Upamecano, Kim, Gnabry, Coman, Choupo-Moting, Zaragoza, Peretz, Tel, Mazraoui
Dortmund have Sebastien Haller back on the bench and right-back Julian Ryerson also returns. Former Bayern midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is not available due to suspension.
Jadon Sancho starts after being an unused sub in the 3-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt prior to the international break.
Borussia Dortmund lineup (4-3-3, right to left): Meyer (GK) — Ryserso, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen — Brandt, Can, Nmecha — Sancho, Fullkrug, Adeyemi.
Borussia Dortmund (9): Ozcan, Haller, Reus, Duranville, Wolf, Moukoko, Sule, Lotka, Bynoe-Gittens
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Bundesliga match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
| Region | TV | Streaming |
| USA | — | ESPN+ |
| Canada | — |
DAZN |
| UK | Sky Sports Football | Sky GO, Now TV, Sky Sport YouTube |
| Australia | beIN Sports 3 | beIN Sports Connect |
| India | Sony Ten 5 | Sony LIV, JioTV |
| Hong Kong | beIN Sports 2 | beIN Sports Connect, Now TV |
| Malaysia | beIN Sports 3 | beIN Sports Connect, sooka |
| Singapore | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| New Zealand | — | beIN Sports Connect |
USA: This game is being streamed live via ESPN+.
Canada: This game is available via live streaming on DAZN in Canada.
Australia: Fans in Australia can watch this match live and on demand via beIN Sports.
UK: This match is available for live broadcast via Sky Sports with streaming on Sky GO and Now TV. Sky Sports’ YouTube channel will also be offering access to the action.
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