BVB chasing Bayern? Matthäus makes his title race prediction | OneFootball

After the Champions League duel in Bergamo, Borussia Dortmund faces the decisive classic against FC Bayern. Lothar Matthäus believes BVB could pull off a surprise, but he has a clear prediction in the championship race.

Borussia Dortmund is facing crucial days that could significantly influence the rest of the season. While the Champions League second leg against Atalanta Bergamo is first on the agenda, the focus of many fans and experts is already on the Bundesliga classic against FC Bayern Munich at Signal Iduna Park. For record national player Lothar Matthäus, the priority is clearly set.

“For Borussia, the playoff second leg in Bergamo is clearly more important. It's about advancing in the Champions League and a lot of money,” Matthäus made clear in his Sky column. After the 2-0 victory in the first leg, BVB is in a good position to secure a spot in the round of 16. Accordingly, the 64-year-old expects Dortmund to focus all their efforts on this task before turning their attention to the duel with the record champions.

Nevertheless, Matthäus believes Dortmund can hold their own in the direct encounter with the Munich team. “If Dortmund plays like they did in the second half of the first leg in Munich, I could imagine that BVB might not necessarily be the underdog in the classic against Bayern on Saturday,” explained the 1990 World Champion.

Matthäus sees Bayern clearly in advantage despite BVB hope

With a home win, the Black and Yellows could significantly reduce the gap to the league leaders and add new excitement to the championship race.

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The top match is of great importance for both teams. While BVB aims to narrow the gap, Bayern could take a decisive step towards the title with a victory. Matthäus sees Munich clearly in the long-term advantage despite possible Dortmund resistance. “This Bayern team, with these personalities, this atmosphere in the team, this compactness, and this joy of playing, will not let the championship slip away,” he predicted clearly.

Thus, Matthäus gives hope for an open classic, but he does not expect a real turnaround in the title race. Even in the event of a Dortmund victory, the former World Footballer seems convinced that FC Bayern will once again win the championship trophy in the end.

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