Borussia Dortmund Versus FC Bayern München Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 8:00 PM (CET) - Westfalenstadion, Dortmund MATCH OF THE FREAKIN’ SEASON! ‘Nuff Said!
Thanks for taking the time to reply. As for Owomoyela starting, that was meant to be with him as a rightback and Piszczek on the right wing. But that's a little too defensive and Mourinho-esque, probably won't happen. Fair enough, it's probably better that way. Better to keep it tight at your own end and to go at Bayern's weak defence whenever you have the ball. It should be a fantastic match, can't wait to see this one.
Following The Win In Wolfsburg, All Eyes Turn To The Big One Jürgen Klopp was a relieved man, "If you want to stay at the top, then you have be able to cope with stress." He was speaking after a hard-fought yet deserved 3-1 win in Wolfsburg. Sports Director Michael Zorc continued the theme as he added, "we played well, and yet it still got a little bit tight at 2-1, but the win is surely well-deserved." * * * Ilkay Gündogan, when asked about the forthcoming game against Bayern, said "We want to thrill 80,000 fans and are in good shape to win the game. We are three points ahead and will do all we can to maintain that lead. Michael Zorc added, "Both teams are in top form. We currently have 66 points which is the same as last year at this stage." Click here for the full article.
Thank you for posting. Knowing Klopp, I don't think so. I agree. I just hope our guys don't crack under the pressure.
Pick a side...Lahm was unremarkable yeasterday, Alaba....he's prone to errors, and Boa had a part to play in the goal conceded. Neuer can't save his butt every time, most but not every. (in my amateur opinion)I see an offensive assault by both sides Best team wins..whoever it is. I almost feel like this is a 'final'
Didn't see Bayern yesterday, but I believe you. I get the feeling both sides are going to show up on Wednesday though.
BVB lists Perisic as "questionable." If he can play, he'll be on the roster, but I don't think he was ever going to start this match anyhow. We'll need Grosskreutz's defensive play more.
A ruse for what? There's no need for any ruse. No one knows if Götze will play or not. Simple fact. I honestly don't expect him to play. I do expect them to put him on the match day roster though.
I don't think it really matters, you all have compensated well with his absence. Do you suppose if he goes on it will only be if TARFU?
Well done. I too have just confirmed grandparents to watch kids. Will be at courtyard hooligans in charlotte for the game. Hope the bar is decent. Go BvB!!!!
It's a shame this game is on at the same time as 96 - Wolfsburg, would have loved to watch it. Good luck!
No time for my usual write-up. In-Laws visiting.... :-( Projected Borussia Dortmund Starting Lineup: Weidenfeller - Piszczek, Subotic, Hummels, Schmelzer - Gündogan, Kehl - Kuba, Kagawa, Grosskreutz - Lewandowski Projected Borussia Dortmund Substitutes Bence: Langerak - Löwe, Santana, Owomoyela, Leitner, Bender, da Silva, Götze, Perisic, Barrios Questionable For Borussia Dortmund: Perisic (calf issues), Santana (abdominal muscle problems) Out For Borussia Dortmund: Götze (not match fit), Koch (fitness training) Projected FC Bayern München Starting Lineup: Neuer - Lahm, Boateng, Badstuber, Alaba - Kroos, Schweinsteiger - Robben, Müller, Ribery - Gomez Projected FC Bayern München Substitutes: Butt - Rafinha, Pranjic, Petersen, Olic, Tymoshchuk, Contento Questionable For FC Bayern München: Unknown Out For FC Bayern München: van Buyten (recovering from broken foot), Breno ("knee") Referee: Knut Kircher: Kircher has been in charge of 20 Bundesliga matches involving BVB in his top-flight career. BVB's record in those matches are eight victories, four draws and eight defeats. In the current season, Kircher was in charge of BVB's 3-1 home victory over Hoffenheim and the goalless draw at Augsburg. Sideline Assistants: Robert Kempter, Stefan Lupp Fourth Official: Volker Wezel Players Near Yellow Card Suspension: Borussia Dortmund: Subotic, Lewandowski FC Bayern München: Badstuber, Ribery (All four players listed have four yellow cards this season. Each fifth yellow card in a season draws a one-match suspension.) Spectator Status: Westfalenstadion is sold out. WELL DUH! (80,720)