Kompany: Klassiker win is a title itself!

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has declared that winning the upcoming Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund would be a "title in itself." The top two Bundesliga sides are set to clash on Saturday, with Bayern looking to extend their lead over Dortmund to 11 points. This pivotal match comes at a difficult time for Dortmund, who are still reeling from their dramatic Champions League exit in midweek.

Kompany acknowledged the mental impact of Dortmund's Champions League setback but stressed that his team's focus remains on their own performance and maintaining their current trajectory. He noted the squad's readiness and the 'healthy poison' evident in training sessions leading up to the encounter. Bayern, undefeated away this season, face a Dortmund side that has not lost at home.

Bayern's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is a doubt for the match due to a calf injury sustained two weeks ago, with backup Jonas Urbig potentially starting. Hiroki Ito is also sidelined with a hamstring tear. Meanwhile, Dortmund coach Niko Kovac expressed his team's eagerness to put their recent defensive issues behind them and deliver a strong performance, aiming to show a completely different face than in their European match.