Kimmich fires warning ahead of BVB showdown: "We want to make a statement" | OneFootball

The countdown to the big Bundesliga top clash is on: On Saturday, league leaders FC Bayern host Borussia Dortmund at the Allianz Arena. Ahead of the Klassiker, Joshua Kimmich spoke candidly about both teams’ current form—showing respect for the rival.

Given Munich’s ongoing winning streak, Bayern are considered favorites, but Kimmich warns about BVB’s dangerous attacking players.

“I think Dortmund are very solid defensively. Up front they have very fast players in Karim Adeyemi and Maxi Beier, and with Guirassy another striker with very good qualities. We have to be careful. We have the chance to make a statement and pull away. That’s the goal,” Kimmich said at a sponsor event on Wednesday.

The Bayern star knows: Dortmund’s quick transitions can be especially dangerous—particularly if Adeyemi and Beier can exploit their pace on the wings.

The record clearly favors FC Bayern

Despite all the warnings, the statistics speak clearly. Eight of the last ten Bundesliga meetings in Munich went to FC Bayern. While the last two encounters at the Allianz Arena ended with a 2–0 for BVB and a 2–2 draw, overall Munich have clearly had the upper hand in recent years.

BVB travel to Munich with confidence

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Borussia Dortmund also arrive on the Isar full of confidence. The team of former Bayern coach Niko Kovac is still unbeaten this season—four wins, two draws.

BVB want to make Bayern wobble and prove that the current top spot in the table is not set in stone.

For Kimmich and Co., the duel with Dortmund is far more than just a prestige match. The Klassiker offers the chance to underline their ambitions and send a clear signal in the title race.

With a win, FC Bayern could open up a seven-point lead—a comfortable position. With a defeat, however, BVB would close the gap to just one point.

While many fans are hoping for a Munich slip to keep the title race exciting, Bayern want to prove once again on Saturday evening why they are currently the benchmark in the Bundesliga.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.