The first Der Klassiker of the 2025/26 season takes center stage this Saturday night as Bayern Munich welcome Borussia Dortmund to the Allianz Arena in what promises to be a blockbuster clash.
Bayern enter the encounter in imperious form, having won all 10 of their matches in all competitions this season. Under Vincent Kompany, the defending champions have looked unstoppable setting a Bundesliga record by scoring 25 goals in their first six matches, and winning eight straight league games, their best run in over five years.
The Bavarian giants will also be eager to end their three-match winless streak against Dortmund and assert their dominance early in the title race.
Dortmund, meanwhile, have made a steady start to the new campaign. Though not flawless, Edin Terzić’s side have shown resilience and attacking flair and victory in Munich would move them to within one point of their bitter rivals, reigniting hopes of a genuine title challenge.
The stage is set for another thrilling chapter in Germany’s most iconic football rivalry one that could set the tone for the rest of the Bundesliga season.
Match: Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich
