Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich displayed his prestigious Ballon d'Or trophy to the crowd at Allianz Arena ahead of the Bundesliga Der Klassiker clash against Borussia Dortmund in Munich on 31 October 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Konrad Laimer of FC Bayern Munich converted a goal during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund in Munich, Germany on 31 October 2026, adding to Bayern's tally at the Allianz Arena. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Gregor Kobel, goalkeeper of Borussia Dortmund, produced a crucial save during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker against FC Bayern Munich in Munich, Germany on 31 October 2026, keeping his side in contention. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Gregor Kobel of Borussia Dortmund and Lennart Karl of FC Bayern Munich competed for the ball during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker in Munich, Germany on 31 October 2026, illustrating the physical intensity of the fixture. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund celebrated a goal with teammate Carney Chukwuemeka during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker against FC Bayern Munich in Munich on 31 October 2026, giving Dortmund a foothold in the match. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Gregor Kobel of Borussia Dortmund and Ismael Saibari of FC Bayern Munich contested possession during the Bundesliga clash in Munich on 31 October 2026, with Kobel repeatedly tested by Bayern's attacking line. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Julian Ryerson of Borussia Dortmund challenged Michael Olise of FC Bayern Munich during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker in Munich, Germany on 31 October 2026, with Olise a constant threat on Bayern's right flank. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Gregor Kobel, first choice goalkeeper of Borussia Dortmund, remained composed throughout the Bundesliga Der Klassiker against FC Bayern Munich in Munich on 31 October 2026, marshalling his area under sustained pressure. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Jobe Bellingham of Borussia Dortmund and Aleksandar Pavlovic of FC Bayern Munich contested the ball during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker in Munich on 31 October 2026, continuing the Bellingham family's association with the fixture. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Harry Kane, FC Bayern Munich's talismanic striker and newly crowned Ballon d'Or holder, led the hosts' attack in the Bundesliga Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund in Munich on 31 October 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Munich clashed in a tightly contested midfield duel during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker in Munich on 31 October 2026. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)
Dayot Upamecano of FC Bayern Munich celebrated a goal with his teammates during the Bundesliga Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund in Munich on 31 October 2026, capping a commanding performance from the Bavarian hosts. (Photo: Xinhua via NationPress)