It's noticeable how much more actual football is being played in these matches.
Bundesliga Gameweek 28 (COVID-19 discussion-free zone) | Featuring Dortmund v Bayern today at 17:30 UTC+1
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In comparison to what?
Games with fans.
Javi Martinez is 31?! How? Thought he'd be closer to 35.
Was that Karl Heinz Rummingge in the 'crowd'?
A gif of that first touch by Müller at the 90 minute mark? Was quite nice.
The next clear cut penalty. Shambolic ref.
Good old fashioned shoulder barge.
Apart from Dahoud, it looks like Dortmund have been scared to shoot.
I thought he let it slide to make up for the other.
Got nothing of the ball, shoulder barge him into oblivion. Play on.
Meh. Dortmund weren't bad but they just couldn't create opportunities against Bayern's defence.
Looks like my interest in the Bundesliga is over.
Kimmich is really quite a player. Extremely underrated. Definitely among the best midfielders in the world right now.
Dortmund had no cutting edge , they did play some nice football but just couldn't break down Bayerns defence which was rock solid. Bayern are a machine and will stroll the next few games .
Bayern deserved winners. Dortmund looked dead after 35 min. Near perfect away game from Bayern that.
That young canadian is awesome
That young canadian is awesome
It's always nice to win against Dortmund, especially in Dortmund. Still, I would have preferred a different result to spice up the title race, or rather, to have a title race worth the name.
8 in a row for Bayern. In many ways German fans have everything (fan ownership for a start) but in terms of the actual competition it's pretty grim
Well, football is over again. When does La Liga and Serie A start? 
Disappointed after such a good start to the game. It just fizzled out.
Taking off Brandt was an absolute braindead decision, in the first half he was connecting Dortmund together and creating majority of their good plays. Sancho did absolutely nothing in return in the second half, I can understand wanting to bring him in but certainly it should've been Hazard instead.
Hummels was immense, probably the man of the match. Dortmund disappointing in the second half, seemed more concerned with not wanting to concede a second than go all out to score. Bayern just too strong, one of the best in Europe this season.
I've been saying Kimmich is a world class midfielder for a while, will be recognized as such soon if he continues like this. That goal he scored against Spurs at Spurs Stadium when Bayern just went a goal down came to mind as well, absolute boss.
Hummels was immense, probably the man of the match. Dortmund disappointing in the second half, seemed more concerned with not wanting to concede a second than go all out to score. Bayern just too strong, one of the best in Europe this season.
I've been saying Kimmich is a world class midfielder for a while, will be recognized as such soon if he continues like this. That goal he scored against Spurs at Spurs Stadium when Bayern just went a goal down came to mind as well, absolute boss.
Its why the posts that ask "Why would Sancho leave Dortmund for us" really annoys me.
Dortmund, with Sancho, has no chance of winning the league. United stands a chance with him in it
Bayern played some very good football Today.
Will now watch leverkusen. Think they win too
Will now watch leverkusen. Think they win too
Quality of the first half was excellent, significantly dropped in the second period although I guess to be expected a little with the lack of match fitness.
Didn't like the Brandt substitution at all: yes, he didn't play well, but Sancho offered nothing either. The way Bayern approached the second half, trying to grind out the game - Brandt would have been absolutely crucial in CM and the squad doesn't really offer an alternative to him for that role. Not having the necessary luck on Haaland's shot as well as him getting injured probably then sealed Dortmund's fate.
Some players impressed, I thought Hummels was pretty much in control of things at the back - aside from his little feck-up against Coman, which cost him a yellow. Piszczek had some important no-nonsense tackles. Dahoud seems to have found a level of consistency without the crowds that completely new for him.
For Bayern I thought that their central block, Boateng, Kimmich, Alaba and Goretzka controlled the game fairly well. Davies had some moments as well.
In general it was obvious that Bayern are just sharper on the ball, which is probably excusable given their squad is more expensive, but they were also way more effective with their pressing, which is something Dortmund's leadership should be concerned about.
Some players impressed, I thought Hummels was pretty much in control of things at the back - aside from his little feck-up against Coman, which cost him a yellow. Piszczek had some important no-nonsense tackles. Dahoud seems to have found a level of consistency without the crowds that completely new for him.
For Bayern I thought that their central block, Boateng, Kimmich, Alaba and Goretzka controlled the game fairly well. Davies had some moments as well.
In general it was obvious that Bayern are just sharper on the ball, which is probably excusable given their squad is more expensive, but they were also way more effective with their pressing, which is something Dortmund's leadership should be concerned about.
Agreed, and there is so much less play-acting/making a deal of tackles. In fact, it's nice being able to see how much players clearly enjoy the game/respect opponents when the cauldron atmosphere is taken away. Would obviously rather it was there though.
Can't help but think that Dortmund-Bayern result is a bit of a kick in the teeth for the league if they were hoping to drum up more overseas support. Not sure if I'll be making time to watch much more from the Bundesliga now.
Don't understand why people are saying Brandt didn't have a good game, he created several opportunities with his touches and passes, including the one in the first minute.
Not a lot of quality in Leverkusen's match uptil now, Havertz not really being involved.
Not a lot of quality in Leverkusen's match uptil now, Havertz not really being involved.
Kimmich is an elite elite midfielder. Will be the best in the world at his position at one time I think. Would already be mentioned more outside Germany if Bayern would've done more in Europa last years. Love watching him play.
First half was excellent but Dortmund faded badly after Kimmich's brilliant goal.
I thought Brandt was very decent especially in the first half . Not sure why they took him off. Haaland was a,bit clumsy and looked young this evening
I though Haaland looked pretty tired quickly.
Sancho needs to get out of Dortmund. They are going nowhere.
No.
They have a really good and really young squad... why would they be going nowhere? Because Bayern dominates the Bundesliga year after year? Thats not really a criticism on Dortmund, its just testament to their dominance.
Plenty of reasons for players to like being at Dortmund or wanting to go there. They are consistently in the CL and are prime to make knockout stages regularly, they are always top 2-3 in bundesliga, they fight for the cups... No need to shit on them just because Bayern is set up to be dominant.
Not really much of a pull that is it.
Why not? We need someone to help consistently beat lesser sides and he would make the world of difference.
Leverkusen have been awful. Should be 4/5 down.
Brutal on Frankfurt.
Wolfsburg putting on a show against Leverkusen. Maxi Arnold has stood out to me, driving forward every chance he gets and good workrate in the middle of the pitch.