Bayern Munich 3-1 Borussia Dortmund: Key Takeaways

Jamie Byone-Gittens shines, highlighting Dortmund should continue to focus on their academy products

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens managed to deliver a standout performance despite only being on the pitch for 23 minutes. The young Englishman came on late in the second half and did his best to stamp his authority on the game. He showed just a taste of his talents, but it was a showing many had been calling to see for some time.

Bynoe-Gittens showcased intricate dribbling, pace and the ability to play an incisive pass, all of which are skills we can look forward to next season, as he is set to be a part of the senior team’s plans.

In particular, Bynoe-Gittens’ through ball to Haaland in the closing stages of the game exemplified that he has the vision to cut through Bundesliga level defenses and create openings for his teammates. Had Haaland capitalized on this chance, Bynoe-Gittens would’ve been credited with his first senior assist for his side.

Bynoe-Gittens’ introduction and solid showing is part of a string of recent chances Marco Rose has given to Borussia Dortmund’s youth players in recent weeks, in part due to injuries, and in part due to their evident readiness to make an impact.

In the game against Wolfsburg, Tom Rothe made his mark on his debut by scoring the opener for his side in front of the Yellow Wall. Performances such as both Rothe’s and Bynoe-Gittens’ show that Dortmund can firmly rely on their current crop of youngsters and slowly integrate them into the senior squad with confidence. There should of course be a payoff for all the young diamonds in the rough the club has been signing, and it is only fair that the payoff be in terms of a stronger level of depth that the team can rely on.