Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Bayern Munich: Key Talking Points

Borussia Dortmund fell to Bayern Munich in the DFL Supercup 3-1, a result that saw Bayern win the trophy for a record ninth time.

Tuesday evening was a disappointing one for Borussia Dortmund supporters as this year’s DFL-Supercup went to Bayern Munich, who beat the Black and Yellows 3-1. Two goals from Robert Lewandowski and one from Thomas Müller put the tie to bed for Bayern, while Marco Reus was on target for BVB.

What will have likely bothered Borussia Dortmund supporters about this clash of German heavyweights won’t necessarily be the result itself, but more so the manner in which it happened in the first place.

Defensive errors and a lack of capitalization on chances were the main culprits behind how Borussia Dortmund found themselves outplayed in this matchup. But their performance, while sloppy at times, was not as damning as it may seem.

Losses this early in the season offer a chance for the team to learn and adapt for the important fixtures ahead. Let us take a closer look at some of the key talking points of this match and what conclusions we can draw from them.