This was an intense game at the Sigmund Arena Park of Dortmund Saturday night as Borrusia was hosting Bundesliga leaders and last year's champions Bayern Munich.
The big story of the day was Mario Gotze's return to his former club. Fans showed their anger and reserveda very special welcoming to the young german star. That did not seem to bother him.
Gotze started on the bench as the visitors started off the game on the right foot, putting a lot of pressure on the Yellows. However, the absence of Ballon d'Or contender Franck Ribery on the left side hurt Bayern a lot as they had trouble finding their way offensively, despite Robben, Muller and Mandzukic efforts.
After a few minutes, the hosts quickly took back the control of the game and created a lot of opportunity. Without the lack of composure of Reus, Lewandowski or Blaszczykowski, the Borrusia could have taken the lead before half-time.
The second half was the same as the first one with Dortmund controlling the ball and forcing Bayern to defend and commit many fouls.
Bayern manager Pep Guardiola decided then to make a sub. This tactical move changed the game. Mario Gotze's appearance on the field, as a substitute for Mandzukic, was followed by a loud booing from the home crowd. Dortmund's fans seemed to still not have accepted the young player's transfer in favor of their archenemy. The booing could be heard every time Gotze touched the ball. But the young promising player shut down the crowd at the 65th minute.
Served by Lahm on the right side, Muller controlled the ball and played a perfect cross in the box. Gotze controlled it and shot with the outside of his right foot to find the net. Weidenfeller could not do anything to stop the shot. This is Gotze's second goal this season.
Dortmund kept dominating the game and Lewandowski missed another opportunity to equalize. And when the strikers put the ball on frame, Neuer was there to save Bayern, just like when Reus found a way to the goal and the keeper realized an unbelievable save and deflected the ball over his crossbar.
Nothing could beat that Bayern side today. They showed a strong defensive spirit and all worked together to stop Dortmund. The other key was their capacity to use the ball well on the rare occasions they had it.
Dortmund kept trying, but this was Bayern that sealed the deal!
First, Robben found the net with only five minutes left in the game to give Bayern a 2-0 lead! And then, only one minute later, Thomas Muller finished the job with a third goal!
Bayern Munich showed his superiority in the defensive and the finishing aspects of the game. Despite a strong domination, Dortmund never found the solution and could not do anything against a great Neuer in goal.
Bayern keeps the lead in Bundesliga with seven points ahead of Dortmund.
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