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The gruelling run of matches that could make or break Borussia Dortmund’s season

By Pedro D'El Rodrigues

Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images)
Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images) /
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Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich
Borussia Dortmund will aim to put an end to their dismal record against Bayern. (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images) /

Home vs Bayern Munich – (Bundesliga, October 8)

The first big test for the Borrussen will be on Saturday at the Signal Iduna Park, when they face Bayern Munich for the first time this season. This is probably the most important game within this gruelling run of fixtures. A win is essential not only for what it would mean in terms of the league table but also for the emotional impact of winning a der Klassiker, which is something that hasn’t happened for Borussia Dortmund lately.

The last Dortmund win in this fixture was the 3-2 triumph at home during the 2018-19 season. That magical game in which Paco Álcacer scored the winning goal was an unforgettable moment for every BVB fan. Since the, the Bavarians have dominated, winning seven straight matches in the past three seasons.

Winning against Bayern on Saturday would be the boost of confidence this team needs. At the moment, Bayern and Dortmund have the same number of points after the first eight games of the season. A win over Bayern would mean a lot more than just three points, however. It would be a massive statement of intent that would show that Borussia Dortmund are finally ready to take the fight to their rivals

The team from Munich has become slippery over the last couple of league matches, but this game will be difficult as it always is. Borussia Dortmund have come close to beating Bayern on a number of occasions in recent seasons. And they will hope that they can finally get one over their rivals this time around.