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Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayern Munich: Three takeaways from Der Klassiker defeat

By Adam Bakr

DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Leroy Sane of Muenchen celebrates his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 07, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel - Pool/Getty Images)
DORTMUND, GERMANY - NOVEMBER 07: Leroy Sane of Muenchen celebrates his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Bayern Muenchen at Signal Iduna Park on November 07, 2020 in Dortmund, Germany. Sporting stadiums around Germany remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Friedemann Vogel - Pool/Getty Images) /
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David Alaba’s goal came after a deflection (Photo by Martin Meissner – Pool/Getty Images)
David Alaba’s goal came after a deflection (Photo by Martin Meissner – Pool/Getty Images) /

Bayern capitalise on Dortmund’s errors

Adding to the insult of the defeat, all of Bayern’s goals seemed quite easily preventable. Starting with the equalizer, not closing out the final minutes of the half was an issue on its own, but giving away a free kick in that position was always going to be dangerous. While Thomas Delaney may have felt he had to do something to set off Serge Gnabry on the edge of the box, a clear foul right in front of the ref was a questionable choice. Mats Hummels will also feel he could have done better on the play, as he stepped up to intercept the ball from Gnabry but was left out of position.

The second goal was the real heartache of the game. Dortmund had the chance to retake the lead at the start of the second half. Cutting in off the right, Jadon Sancho played Haaland in behind the Bayern line. Reus was open in the middle for the cutback, but Haaland’s attempted pass was over hit and went out for a goal kick.

Straight up the other end, Bayern made them pay. Lucas Hernandez was given too much time to pick out his cross, and found Lewandowski in the middle. The Polish striker found a pocket of space and put a perfect header into the bottom corner.

The third goal came off of a Borussia Dortmund turnover. Reus and Julian Brandt linked up well, but Reus’ pass to Haaland was off the mark. As Leon Goretzka picked up Lucas Hernandez’ interception, Bayern just needed two passes go the length of the field and Sané put the game out of reach with another deflected effort.

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