Rafinha tries to run the clock down on the right-hand side of midfield, before play is switched out to the left. Thiago goes down in a heap after an untidy tackle on him, allowing for Bayern to push and potentially take possession into the corner to waste a few seconds.
90' +2
There are a couple of desperate clearances from within the Bayern penalty area, with the visitors happy to hoof the ball upfield and force Lewandowski to battle it out. Dortmund are desperately throwing men forward at this point in proceedings.
90'
S. Rode gets yellow.
Mkhitaryan is felled by a cynical tackle from Rode, with the substitute picking up a yellow car for his trouble. Bayern only have a few minutes to hold out for now, with four minute of stoppage time being awarded at Signal Iduna Park.
88'
Great save from Neuer! Reus dips a long-range free kick towards goal, with the Bayern goalkeeper getting down very smartly to get a strong right wrist behind the ball! It doesn't cross the line and that was incredibly close to levelling up the contest!
87'
Ramos keeps his cool on the edge of the box to set back a pass, before a Sokratis cross is well blocked. Aubameyang and Reus attempt to keep the move alive, with the former going down after being clearly trod on by Alonso. That could have been a penalty, there was certain contact!
85'
Hummels shoots wide! A loose ball falls to the Germany international at the back post, but the defender can only slide in to stab an effort beyond the closest upright! Neuer was rooted to the spot.
84'
Dortmund are seeing all of the ball in the dying stages of this game, but Bayern are restricting them to meaningless areas of the field. Reus looks to be the home side's catalysts, but it hasn't quite been his day. Die Schwarzgelben win a free kick, which Schmelzer delivers, but it is headed away.
82'
Dortmund will be hoping that this evening won't contain two former players netting against their former employers, with Gotze now on the field - who was the hosts' villain in this fixture last time. Klopp has used all of his substitutes now and will just have to hope that his men have some energy and creativity left in reserve.
80'
Bayern are trying to keep the ball in Dortmund's half, meaning that Die Schwarzgelben's breaks have to be at a phenomenal pace to catch out the visiting back three. Guardiola's men look to have the measure of their opponents, with a clean sheet seemingly on the horizon for Neuer.
79'
H. Mkhitaryan enters the game and replaces İ. Gündoğan.
M. Götze enters the game and replaces T. Müller.
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78'
Another corner for the hosts comes to nothing, with Lewandowski able to break down the left-hand side on the counter, but a terrible pass from the Poland international is easily intercepted. The home side have just over 10 minutes to find an equaliser, with Mkhitaryan personifying the final roll of the dice.
76'
Alonso picks up a yellow card for the visitors, with the Spaniard grabbing a handful of Kagawa's shirt as the Japan international looked to break. Dortmund break down the right, with Reus and Sokratis combining, before the latter wins a corner after showing a neat drop of the shoulder and a change of pace. It comes to nothing.
75'
Xabi Alonso gets yellow.
74'
The aforementioned corner is easily cleared, with Bayern happy to work the ball all the way back to Neuer. Guardiola's men are more than happy to hold onto the ball and play backwards if needs be. Dortmund look for Aubameyang with a lofted pass, but Boateng is once again able to beat the former St. Etienne forward to the ball.
73'
Thiago spreads play out to Bernat on the left-hand side, before giving the ball back to the former Barcelona midfielder. He attempts to drive to the byline, but can only win a corner for Die Roten. Alonso will be the one to take it.
71'
Great goalkeeping from Neuer! The former Schalke goalkeeper is quick off his line to jump up and push a looping through ball away from Reus, releasing it before he heads out of the box himself. When it comes to sweeping, there aren't too many shot-stoppers better than the Germany international.
69'
Thiago Alcântara enters the game and replaces P. Lahm.
Lahm takes his leave, passing the captain's armband over to Boateng, with Thiago Alcantara given some minutes for Bayern. Dortmund win themselves a free kick, with Ramos rising highest to meet it, but Neuer is able to claim the loose ball with consummate ease.
67'
A. Ramos enters the game and replaces K. Kampl.
S. Kagawa enters the game and replaces J. Błaszczykowski.
Dortmund continue to have the lion's share of possession in the second half, but Guardiola's set up has deprived Die Schwarzgelben of any opportunities. Should the home side find a breakthrough in front of this crowd, Die Roten have every right to be extremely worried about the remaining minutes.
65'
Aubameyang blasts over! The Gabon international breaks down the right flank, after a missed challenge from Alonso, but opts to shoot from a tight angle! The ball rockets into the stands, with Neuer still not being tested by the hosts. Klopp's side have merely half an hour left to find a goal. The former St. Etienne striker is nearly found in the penalty area moments later, but Benatia makes a timely interception.
63'
Reus just isn't getting the rub of the green at the moment, with the former Gladbach man being bullied off the ball as he worked towards the left byline. Lewandowski is a lone striker for Bayern now, with everyone else filing into an organised system off the ball. Muller is much deeper in the second half.
61'
Wide from Reus! The Dortmund forward is fed in behind the Bayern back three, before unleashing a powerful effort which swerves away from goal and into the near-post side netting! That was the best chance that Die Schwarzgelben have had this evening!
60'
Klopp only has half an hour to turn this one around, though Guardiola is by far the most vocal of the two coaches at the moment. The former Barcelona boss is gesticulating and shouting wildly, attempting to keep Die Roten organised in the face of Dortmund - who are seeing all of the ball since the restart.
58'
S. Rode enters the game and replaces B. Schweinsteiger.
Guardiola opts to make the first change, with the cautioned Schweinsteiger taking his leave in order to allow Rode to enter the fray, though the Germany international may also be feeling his ankle after being caught by Aubameyang. That should freshen up the visiting midfield somewhat.
56'
Kampl uses a couple of stepovers to try and gain ground down the left-hand side, but Rafinha and Lahm combine well to deny the former Salzburg man. The Slovenia international tries to curl a cross in towards the back post moments later, but Bernat stoops low to head clear.
54'
Sokratis tries to break down the right flank, but Bernat gets the better of the Greek defender. Blaszczykowski is then found by a well-weighted ball over the top, but is tackled by Dante after initially taking a wonderful first touch. Dortmund are pushing on, but Neuer still remains untested.
52'
Gundogan shoots from range, but the Germany international doesn't catch it well and the ball zips into the advertising hoardings behind Neuer's goal. Reus is fed down the right-hand side after some good footwork from Blaszczykowski, but is quickly penalised for putting too much pressure on Dante.
50'
Brilliant play from Reus! The Dortmund man tracks back and slides in fantastically to rob Muller of the ball, before setting his side on the counter. Aubameyang is found by an early cross, but can't get enough power on his header to direct it goalwards.
48'
Reus goes down inside the penalty area, but quickly tries to scramble back to his feet upon realising that a spot kick wasn't a possibility! The former Gladbach forward was threatening to shoot, but lost his footing at a vital moment. Boateng didn't touch him.
46'
We are back underway in the second half of Der Klassiker! The hosts are trailing, courtesy of their former player Lewandowski, and need to find a new gear after petering out terribly in the final third of the first 45 minutes.
45' +2
Aubameyang tries to fire a driven free kick over the Bayern wall, but thumps the ball directly into the awaiting defensive personnel. That was a disappointing end to what has been a below-par half for Die Schwarzgelben.
45'
There is one minute of first-half stoppage time.
44'
Muller flicks a ball on in search of Boateng, who has been unafraid to bomb forward given the amount of red and blue shirts which can fill in during his absence. A draw would be a perfectly acceptable result for Die Roten tonight, which might be why they've taken their foot off the gas after going 1-0 up.
42'
Sokratis takes a long throw, which is flicked on in search of Aubameyang by Reus, but Dante hacks the ball away. Bayern's back three is keeping both the Germany international and Aubameyang rather quiet, with neither afforded the time and space to break in behind. Klopp needs to find a method of exploiting the Gabon international's considerable pace against Dante.
40'
Bayern have decided to take a breather, with Die Roten sitting back in numbers, given that their wide men can form up a back five if needs be. Guardiola's men have the lead and appear to be intent on taking the advantage into the half-time break. Muller and Lewandowski are being left to fend for themselves somewhat.
38'
Schmelzer goes down rather heavily after going into a physical challenge with Rafinha, but the left-back will be okay to continue. Reus breaks down the right-hand side, beating the Brazilian right-back, but Boateng then tackles the former Gladbach man! Klopp's men just can't create anything meaningful.
36'
R. Lewandowski has scored a goal for Bayern Munich!
GOOOOOOOOOAL! IT HAD TO BE HIM! Muller scampers in behind the hosts' defence, forcing a one-on-one save out of Weidenfeller, but former Dortmund striker Lewandowski is on hand to outjump Schmelzer and nod the ball into the back of an unguarded net! Die Roten have the lead!
35'
Bayern are growing in confidence as the interval approaches, with Dortmund's level of pressing dropping somewhat. Aubameyang hasn't had a chance throughout to test his pace against Dante, with Die Roten looking to have the upper hand for now.
33'
Just wide from Alonso! The former Real Madrid midfielder unleashes a free-kick attempt from around 25 yards out, but slips upon contact with the ball! It curls a few yards wide of the right-hand post, with Weidenfeller not too concerned. Dortmund then try to counter, but Reus is penalised for using his arm to control a through ball.
31'
Both goalkeepers remain as relative spectators as we edge over the half-hour mark, with Neuer not having a save to make nor much to worry himself about. Muller attempts to drive through the heart of the hosts' defence, but the Germany international is tripped cynically by Gundogan.
29'
Schmelzer picks up a yellow card, as the referee is forced to forget his lenient approach and get his book out. Dortmund's forwards haven't seen a great deal of the ball, with Reus key to any success that Die Schwarzgelben will have this evening. Guardiola's side are starting to dictate proceedings slightly.
28'
M. Schmelzer gets yellow.
27'
The home side have struggled to retain possession of late, with Bayern starting to move the ball at a better pace. Guardiola is asking for it to be shifted out wide with urgency, in an attempt to give Rafinha and Bernat time to pick out a telling pass into the visiting strikers or deliver a cross.
25'
Sokratis makes an important back-post clearance to deny Benatia, as the Moroccan defender gambled on a teasing delivery from the right-hand side. Bayern are starting to settle into this contest, but Alonso hasn't been able to take it by the scruff of the neck and dictate play.
23'
Chances are proving elusive so far in this half, with Bayern certainly missing the offensive qualities of Ribery and Robben in wide areas. While they can be a solid unit with Bernat and Rafinha involved, neither has the ability or pace to completely set the game alight. The latter attempts to whip in a cross from the right, but Subotic heads clear.
21'
P. Aubameyang gets yellow.
Dortmund are continuing to look dangerous while breaking at pace, with plenty of players who are comfortable with carrying the ball on the break. Aubameyang now picks up a caution, with the Gabon international going over the ball and getting a chunk of his man's ankle.
19'
B. Schweinsteiger gets yellow.
Reus and Kampl attempt to combine, but Bayern intercept. Bender then picks up the loose ball, with Schweinsteiger diving into a very risky challenge in a bid to win it back quickly. The Germany international catches a chunk of the Dortmund midfielder's ankle, earning him a fairly early yellow card.
17'
Lahm feeds Muller down the right-hand side, before the Bayern forward sees a cross headed clear at the edge of the box. Moments later, Hummels is forced to hack a lofted ball away from danger, as Die Roten continue to enjoy a strong five-minute period. Dortmund are being forced back somewhat.
15'
Dortmund will have to be careful, as their high line is already being tested by long balls in behind from Bayern. Though their high pressing game means that their defence inherently has to step up, Lewandowski and Muller have the technical ability and intelligence to feed each other into dangerous areas for the visitors.
13'
Bayern have a goal chalked off, as Lewandowski races in behind the Dortmund back four and clips a well-weighted chip into the back of the net. The former Die Schwarzgelben forward is looking in the mood to convert against his ex-employers this evening.
12'
Bernat attempts to find Lewandowski with an ambitious ball down the left-hand side, but it is easily cut out by Sokratis. Bayern have settled down somewhat, with the bulk of possession being contested in the midfield third. Neither goalkeeper has had a great deal to worry about as of yet.
10'
Lewandowski scampers into the box after outmuscling Subotic in the left channel, but the Poland international is penalised for what was adjudged to be a shove on the Serbian defender. This game is proving to be very open for both sets of forwards, with plenty of four versus three situations.
8'
Weidenfeller is nearly caught out by a ball across the penalty area, as Muller manages to clip an effort over the onrushing goalkeeper. Fortunately, Sokratis is on hand to ensure that the attempt doesn't manage to bounce inside the far post. Dortmund immediately go back on the offensive, with this contest promising to be very end to end.
6'
Dortmund are pressing all the way to Neuer, with even the former Schalke goalkeeper not having the confidence to try anything fancy in the face of the likes of Aubameyang and Reus. The hosts have had the better of the opening minutes, with constant pressing not allowing Bayern to settle. Rafinha beats one player, but is quickly felled by a recovering tackle from Schmelzer.
4'
Blaszczykowski goes down in the penalty area under pressure from Bernat, but the referee isn't at all interested in awarded an early spot kick. Bender drives forward, beating two players, before a through ball is slid in behind the Bayern back three in search of Reus. The Germany international is caught a couple of yards offside, however.
3'
Dortmund are prepared to push plenty of yellow shirts high into the Bayern half, forcing some aimless long balls forward from Die Roten in the embryonic stages of this match. Both sides are looking to commit three offensive-minded players into enemy territory.
1'
We are underway in Der Klassiker! Signal Iduna Park is packed to the rafters and there's a fantastic atmosphere here in Dortmund! With their depleted ranks, Bayern have a real task ahead of them to defeat Klopp's passionate and high-pressing side.
I'm Simon Harrison and I will be keeping you up to date with all of the action from Signal Iduna Park, as Die Schwarzgelben attempt to take advantage of the fact that Bayern are suffering from a spate of important injuries. Back in 2010, the league leaders managed to defeat Dortmund 5-1 on this pitch, but such a gulf between the two outfits is unlikely given the circumstances this evening.
TEAM NEWS: Sokratis is forced to play at right-back due to Lukasz Piszczek's injury absence. Sven Bender is chosen to partner Ilkay Gundogan in a more withdrawn midfield role, while the in-form Marco Reus is deployed in the number 10 role. Kevin Kampl and Jakob Blaszczykowski will stretch the play from wide areas, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang playing through the centre as Dortmund's sole striker. The likes of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Shinji Kagawa are on the bench for the hosts.
TEAM NEWS: Mehdi Benatia, Jerome Boateng and Dante make up a back three for the visitors, with Juan Bernat and Rafinha being deployed as wide midfielders in the absence of Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery. David Alaba is out for a few months, meaning that Xabi Alonso, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Phillip Lahm will be asked to play more orthodox midfield roles. Thomas Muller and Robert Lewandowski will provide the intelligence and presence up top for Die Roten. Pep Guardiola's bench is looking a little bit light on quality and experience compared to his usual matchday squads.
Hello and welcome to Der Klassiker, as Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich butt horns in what is probably the most widely anticipated Bundesliga match up of the season! Jurgen Klopp's men have dispelled any relegation worries with good form since the restart of the German top flight after the winter break, while Die Roten stumbled to a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Borussia Monchengladbach last time out.
HALF TIME! Bayern head to their dressing room with a 1-0 lead over Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, with former striker Lewandowski doing the damage for the Bavarian league leaders. Klopp's men started brightly, but have since dropped off and need to make quite an impression after the break. Be sure to rejoin us in 10 minutes!
FULL TIME! Bayern triumph in Der Klassiker with a tight 1-0 victory over Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park, with former Die Schwarzgelben forward Lewandowski doing the telling damage. The hosts pushed on in the second half and Reus went close on a few occasions, but Guardiola's side stayed firm to see out their toughest test in recent months. That's all that we have time for from the Bundesliga, I've been Simon Harrison and I hope to see you again next time.
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