Ahead of Klassiker: Bundesliga legend warns BVB about the 'Bayern trap' | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund faces a tough away game against FC Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper legend Jean-Marie Pfaff warns BVB strongly about the "Bayern trap" and advises patience and caution.

Just before the Bundesliga top match between FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, goalkeeper idol Jean-Marie Pfaff urgently advised BVB to approach the game cautiously. The former Bayern goalkeeper warned Dortmund against engaging in an open duel with the record champions.

"Dortmund must not fall into the Bayern trap of playing along. When you play away, you must always play cautiously and let the opponent come to you," said Pfaff in an interview with RTL/ntv. The Belgian sees Munich currently at a "top level" and considers it risky to try to control the game themselves.

Despite his warning, the 71-year-old had words of praise for Niko Kovac's team: "Dortmund is back at the top. They combine very well." For a chance in Munich, according to Pfaff, BVB must "show patience, take the ball out sometimes, and then get behind the defense."

Pfaff still expects a tough evening for the Black and Yellows. In his opinion, FC Bayern will ultimately win the duel. "Bayern is currently playing at a top level, and if you try to control the game yourself, you will run into problems," warned the former world goalkeeper.

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Apart from the sporting perspective, Pfaff also criticized the lack of excitement in the Bundesliga. The dominance of Bayern now even annoys him: The traditional club has "practically no big competitors anymore." In the past, the former national keeper recalls, teams like 1. FC Köln or HSV regularly challenged Munich – today, that's hardly possible anymore.

Despite everything, Pfaff is looking forward to the Klassiker on Saturday evening: "Dortmund is back up there, they play maturely," said the Belgian – and at least hopes for a "beautiful game." Under his compatriot Vincent Kompany, FC Bayern operates at a "top level," Pfaff is convinced. The former national goalkeeper believes that Kompany "will continue his path in Munich," as he was successful as a player and "knows about football."

In the end, the Bayern legend expects a victory for his former club – Jean-Marie Pfaff predicts a 2-0 win for the record champions.

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