Match details and teams

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund played each other in the 8th round of the Bundesliga on October 31, 2026, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The referee for the match was Tobias Stieler.

Lineups for both teams

Bayern Munich's lineup included Urbig in goal, with Laimer, Upamecano, Kim, and Davies in defense, Kimmich and Pavlovic in midfield, and Olise, Saibari, and Gnabry in attack, with Kane as the forward. Dortmund's lineup featured Kobel in goal, with Beier, Gadou, Anton, and Schlotterbeck in defense, Svensson, Nmecha, Veerman, and Bellingham in midfield, and Chukwuemeka and Guirassy in attack.

Key absences and standings

Bayern Munich was without several key players, including Manuel Neuer, Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz, and Vincent Kompany, who was hospitalized. Dortmund also faced absences, notably Emre Can, Lerma, and Konstantelias. Despite these absences, both teams entered the match with strong records, with Bayern leading the Bundesliga and Dortmund in second place.

First half action and early chances

The match began with Bayern dominating possession. In the 9th minute, Michael Olise took a shot that hit the left post. Bayern continued to create chances, with four shots on target by the 13th minute. Dortmund responded with a strong sequence of possession in the 16th minute. In the 19th minute, Nmecha made a crucial tackle to clear a cross from Bayern. The match remained goalless at the 20-minute mark, with both teams showing strong defensive performances.