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Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich: Three key battles

By Tushar Bahl

MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 08: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen in action against Marc Aregall Bartra (M) of Dortmund and Sokratis of Dortmund (L) during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 8, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Fuer MAN)
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 08: Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Muenchen in action against Marc Aregall Bartra (M) of Dortmund and Sokratis of Dortmund (L) during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Muenchen and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 8, 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Scheuber/Getty Images Fuer MAN) /
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DORTMUND, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 19: Thiago Alcantara of FC Bayern Muenchen is challenged by Mario Goetze of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 19, 2016 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY – NOVEMBER 19: Thiago Alcantara of FC Bayern Muenchen is challenged by Mario Goetze of Borussia Dortmund during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 19, 2016 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images) /

Other key battles

While the aforementioned three duels will play a big part in deciding the result of the Der Klassiker, other battles will also play a big part. Andriy Yarmolenko could be face Bayern Munich for the first time. And his battle with David Alaba could prove to be an intriguing one.

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The Ukrainian international will have a point to prove on Saturday. And if he can get the better of one of world’s best left-backs, it will be a major boost for Dortmund.

The midfield battle between Mario Gotze and Javi Martinez could also prove to be key. Gotze is another player with a point to prove against his former club. And he will be relishing taking on the Spaniard, who has returned to the midfield under the new coach.

It remains to be seen if Peter Bosz picks Gonzalo Castro, Nuri Sahin or Julian Weigl. But whoever gets picked will have their hands full with Thiago, Corentin Tolisso and Arturo Vidal.

The two rivals have played some memorable matches over the years. And with so much on the line, Saturday’s encounter promises to be another epic one.

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