Bayern Bests Dortmund in Thrilling 4-0 Victory
What a show of power from Bayern Munich.
The Bavarian giants claimed a dominating 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in front of a jam-packed stadium of 81,365 fans. Bayern started the game strong with an early brace, scoring in the 4th and 9th minutes.
Battered Bayern, but still a force to be reckoned with.
Bayern arrived in Dortmund on the back of a disappointing cup loss to a third-division team, leaving coach Edin Terzic on the offensive before the match, promising to "show it" rather than talking about titles.
Despite the setback, Munich remained a dangerous unit.
First chance: Leroy Sané corner, Dayot Upamecano header - 1:0 for Bayern (4th)!
The Dutch defender returned from injury in top form, scoring Bayern's first goal with a powerful header after three weeks out due to a torn muscle fiber in his thigh.
Upamecano's unexpected contribution.
Bayern's second goal came just moments later when Leon Goretzka's pass found Sané, who fed the ball to Kane, who coolly tucked away the ball to make it 2-0.
Dortmund struggled against Bayern's relentless pressure, with Kane coming close to scoring a hat-trick when he hit the post from an offside position and Goretzka's overhead kick sailed wide.
Thomas Tuchel, Bayern's coach, remained in control on the bench, ensuring his team didn't let their advantage slip. However, Tuchel couldn't help but show frustration at times, resulting in a yellow card from referee Deniz Aytekin after 42 minutes.
BVB tried to turn the tide in the second half.
Dortmund made some changes in the second half, bringing on Süle, Nmecha, Adeyemi, and Moukoko, in an attempt to build pressure, but Bayern remained a formidable force.
Kane added his second goal of the match in the 72nd minute, scoring calmly from nine meters after receiving a pass from Coman. Kane then sealed the deal with a fourth goal in stoppage time, continuing his impressive scoring streak.
Bayern's victory snapped Dortmund's 26-match unbeaten run and marked Bayern's ninth win in a row against Borussia Dortmund, helping to quell any whispers of crisis after their cup defeat.
Bayern Munich's 2023-2024 Season Highlights
- Bayern became the first team to score nine goals in a Champions League game, with Harry Kane bagging four of them against Dinamo Zagreb.
- Bayern defeated Benfica 1-0 in the Champions League, with Jamal Musiala scoring the only goal.
- In the Champions League, Bayern defeated Paris Saint-Germain 1-0, with Minjae Kim securing the win.
In the Bundesliga, Bayern recorded victories over Freiburg, Holstein Kiel, Werder Bremen, and Stuttgart.
Match Analysis
There is no record of Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund playing a 4-0 match in the 2023-2024 season. However, with the impressive performances both teams displayed in their respective matches during that season, one can only imagine how a highly contested clash between the two would have unfolded.
For more details about Bayern Munich's matches against Borussia Dortmund or any other team, you can find specific match reports or fixtures from that season.
