"Our biggest worry…": Bayern chief on the BVB showdown | OneFootball

At FC Bayern, the mood is excellent ahead of the top match against Borussia Dortmund. After a strong start to the season, President Herbert Hainer is looking optimistically toward the Klassiker—and coach Vincent Kompany also senses the special intensity of the duel.

On Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m., the prestigious clash between league leaders FC Bayern and second-placed Borussia Dortmund will take place at the Allianz Arena. It’s the game German football fans look forward to every year—and this year it could once again be decisive in setting the course.

President Herbert Hainer expressed his satisfaction with the record champions’ current situation in a conversation with Sky: “Our biggest concern during the international break is always that everyone returns healthy. This time, everyone seems to be healthy,” the 70-year-old explained.

Looking ahead to the upcoming top match, he added: “If we win on Saturday, things will look very, very good. But first we have to win the game. It’s still too early in the season to talk about the league title. We’re on an incredibly good run, and we want to win our eleventh game in a row on Saturday.”

Kompany on the Klassiker: “A game with its own history”

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Coach Vincent Kompany also made it clear how special the duel against BVB is for his team. In an interview with bundesliga.com, the Belgian spoke about the unique atmosphere that accompanies this Klassiker every year.

“Games like this aren’t played solely based on form. It’s a game with its own history, its own occasion. It feels like a derby, even though there’s a great distance between the two cities. It’s a Klassiker,” said Kompany.

For the 39-year-old, the appeal of the game lies in its emotionality. “Emotions play a bigger role than in other games—and that makes it special,” the Bayern coach explained. At the same time, he emphasized that the sporting focus remains crucial: “Ultimately, three points are important in every game—but in a game like this they are even more important.”

Kompany also recalled the clashes from last season: “Both games against Dortmund last year were good. We played well, but drew twice.” This time, the Belgian wants to take the decisive step and extend the record champions’ streak.

Title race gathering pace

FC Bayern currently lead the Bundesliga by four points over Borussia Dortmund. An away win would reduce the gap and make the title race exciting again—a scenario nobody in Munich wants to experience.

For Kompany and his team, Saturday is not just about prestige, but also about a clear statement in the title race. Bayern want to extend their impressive run of ten competitive wins in a row—and once again put their eternal rivals in their place.

Everything is set for a true Bundesliga Klassiker. When the ball gets rolling at 6:30 p.m. at the Allianz Arena, not only will top spot be on the line, but also a piece of football history.

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