Erling Haaland's contribution to Der Klassiker was not enough for a Dortmund win, but it might have compelled Bayern to open the chequebook.
Bayern Munich have rarely been shy about coaxing players to cross the divide and make the move from Der Klassiker rivals Borussia Dortmund.
Haaland showing Bayern future
Their willingness to do so ensured Dortmund's last spell at the top of German football, when a vibrant young side gegenpressed their way to a Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double in 2011-12 and a Champions League final a year later, was an ephemeral one, Robert Lewandowski and Mario Gotze each making the move to Bayern in 2013 and experiencing varying degrees of success.
And the build-up to the most famous fixture in Germany was partially defined by Bayern seemingly beginning a charm offensive to attract one of Dortmund's most prized assets, Erling Haaland, to eschew potential moves elsewhere in favour of following Lewandowski's path.
"Haaland is what a centre-forward has to be," Bayern coach Hansi Flick said in his pre-match media conference. "He has an enormous hunger for goals. The future could belong to him because he has everything he needs for it."
The Norway forward's agent, Mino Raiola, has claimed only 10 clubs in the world would be able to afford to sign Haaland, who has a release clause that does not become active until 2022.
But Bayern president Herbert Hainer told Sport1 this week: "We will go even more down our successful path of signing young players with outstanding skills. We are an economically very strong and healthy club.
"Although we're also suffering massively from the pandemic, we can always bring in players when we're convinced about them."
Bayern clearly have no doubts about their financial capability to sign Haaland, and they may be convinced to make a concerted push to do so after his first-half salvo in Saturday's Klassiker, which forced Flick's men to produce a stirring comeback.
Haaland had two games without a goal prior to Dortmund's trip to the Allianz Arena.
He ended that 'drought' in the space of a minute and 14 seconds, taking a few touches to steady himself on the edge of the Bayern box and power an effort that deflected off Jerome Boateng beyond Manuel Neuer and into the bottom-right corner.
Fewer than eight minutes later, he made it 2-0, his goalscorer's instinct again shining through with a much more simple finish as he popped up in the box to turn home Thorgan Hazard's pull-back from point-blank range at the end of a wonderful Dortmund move.
His double took his tally against Bayern for the season to four goals, but he would ultimately be denied the chance to become the first player since Cristiano Ronaldo (5) in 2016-17 to score more than four in a season versus Die Roten.
A second-half ankle injury forced Haaland off, the looming second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie with Sevilla likely playing a role in his withdrawal on the hour.
That blow followed a first-half fightback from Bayern, which was fuelled by a predictable source in Lewandowski, who diverted a shot-turned-cross from Leroy Sane into the net before rolling home a penalty after Mahmoud Dahoud's foul on the ever influential Kingsley Coman, taking his tally of Bundesliga goals against Dortmund to a league-record 19.
Dortmund's rearguard action in a one-sided second half looked set to frustrate Bayern and keep RB Leipzig top of the Bundesliga.
But their resilience wilted late on, Schalke product Leon Goretzka hitting home on the volley in the 88th minute and Lewandowski making it 20 against his former club by completing his hat-trick with an unerring finish from the edge of the area.
It was the kind of rapid collapse from Dortmund that illustrated why Haaland, having hastily adapted to life in the Bundesliga following his move from Salzburg last year, could be keen to make a swift departure to a team better prepared to compete at the sharp end of European football, even with the highly touted Marco Rose set to take over as coach next season.
Dortmund are four points behind Eintracht Frankfurt in the race for the top four, and have a fight on their hands if they are to secure Champions League qualification for next season.
Haaland appeared set to steal the show 10 minutes into this storied fixture, but his 20-touch contribution was ultimately overshadowed by the man who reigns supreme as the Bundesliga's most potent goalscoring threat.
With Lewandowski maintaining this kind of form, Bayern have no rush to find the successor for a player under contract until 2023.
But after Haaland produced two goals from a game where had four touches in the box, his supporting role in the latest thrilling episode of this classic rivalry could compel Bayern to open the chequebook and add to what is arguably European football's most extensive embarrassment of riches.
sohambhattacherjee
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Just mind your club, dependent on an amazing but old player, out of ucl and on the brink of bankruptcy
the way you are talking seems like you are a hooligan. I don't think you know meaning of the word respect. Forget about it, am not supposed to teach that to you. If only u knew the proper way of having a healthy conversation, I didn't say something very derogatory to you. And let me tell you, I am always 100% focused on my club, while on the other hand, I am a football fan as well who watches several other big teams in action. I have nothing else to say
mirabeau
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you are too overconfident aren't you? Well you should be because Bayern have done well. But there is a time when you'll face your downfall all clubs go through this. A few seasons ago your team wasn't as good as it's today. Stop disrespecting
Just mind your club, dependent on an amazing but old player, out of ucl and on the brink of bankruptcy
sohambhattacherjee
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Irelevant? Oh, yeah, we have your opinion to compare the level of two teams. My bad...
you are too overconfident aren't you? Well you should be because Bayern have done well. But there is a time when you'll face your downfall all clubs go through this. A few seasons ago your team wasn't as good as it's today. Stop disrespecting
mirabeau
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The next time we face you, we won't concede 8 again. And your point is totally irrelevant. I am talking about the league
Irelevant? Oh, yeah, we have your opinion to compare the level of two teams. My bad...
bizacilmy
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nice man
bizacilmy
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nice
bayern_9
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What else can we expect from farmers league? Bundesliga should be renamed as Bayern league or Bayern academy league. Even league 1 is more competitive now. Shame considering still how exciting this league is
8-2
Marshall▪︎
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bayern had luk today if they didnt injure halaand...
its seems like that's always their game plan just like the last time out kimmich tried to play dirty haaland but ended up hurting himself.., bayern was gon win anyways they had more odds of winning; playing home ground and fighting to get back on top of the table also a club that signs already developed phenomenal players against a club that develops youngsters,, hazard on the other hand had just come from injury replacing Sancho I would have had my money on bvb if Sancho wasnt injured cause haaland would have had more chances ...but hey it was quite a match bvb put up for the champions they really gave them an entertaining game and I'm sure the everyone that watched it were entertained, what a response in the dying mins of the game to turn things around 👏 I think its unfortunate for haaland in winning trophies in bvb..I'm guessing that is also what lewa had in mind when he was in bvb..i mean haaland has developed rapidly in bvb last season his attributes was 79 and now its 87 !! rn I think it's best for him to move to a more solid team where he could win trophies and keep re-writing history
AN707
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that is why I like real madrid and barca rivalry. not many players switch from both these clubs
Almost no one. Figo an exception and if there were any one else it might have been before they made a statement in the football world
AN707
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dont talk trash and keep your mouth shut messi fanboy. you didn't even watched yesterday's match. dortmund player 1000x better than barca is playing now and yes i watch barca games with my friends. we beat atletico 4-0 this season who is way ahead of barca this season in laliga and even got hammered by gladbach who are 10th in bundesliga this season. and talk for your team bro we will see which is the actual farmer league once messi leaves this summer 🥺😂
Dortmund vs Sevilla (3-2). Barca vs Sevilla ( 3-0). Think again 😑
sohambhattacherjee
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dont talk trash and keep your mouth shut messi fanboy. you didn't even watched yesterday's match. dortmund player 1000x better than barca is playing now and yes i watch barca games with my friends. we beat atletico 4-0 this season who is way ahead of barca this season in laliga and even got hammered by gladbach who are 10th in bundesliga this season. and talk for your team bro we will see which is the actual farmer league once messi leaves this summer 🥺😂
and for your kind info, I am a Dortmubd fan (in Bundesliga). Just a shame whoever's a top young prospect, Bayern buys them. That is the reason why it's not competitive enough
sohambhattacherjee
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dont talk trash and keep your mouth shut messi fanboy. you didn't even watched yesterday's match. dortmund player 1000x better than barca is playing now and yes i watch barca games with my friends. we beat atletico 4-0 this season who is way ahead of barca this season in laliga and even got hammered by gladbach who are 10th in bundesliga this season. and talk for your team bro we will see which is the actual farmer league once messi leaves this summer 🥺😂
shut up I watched yesterday's match from start to end. Dortmund played well but Bayern are too op so they somehow found a way to win
Veuemst
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Bayern definitely needs someone to replace lewandowski if they don’t plan on fixing their defensive problems.
subho45
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What else can we expect from farmers league? Bundesliga should be renamed as Bayern league or Bayern academy league. Even league 1 is more competitive now. Shame considering still how exciting this league is
dont talk trash and keep your mouth shut messi fanboy. you didn't even watched yesterday's match. dortmund player 1000x better than barca is playing now and yes i watch barca games with my friends. we beat atletico 4-0 this season who is way ahead of barca this season in laliga and even got hammered by gladbach who are 10th in bundesliga this season. and talk for your team bro we will see which is the actual farmer league once messi leaves this summer 🥺😂
PrinceFJr
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Dortmund must be nuts to keep selling their players to their Rivals, seems they never want to win the LEAGUE 😂😂😂😂😂
mancsupporter
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Nah, he is loyal to dortmund like reus, he will stay a couple more seasons
sohambhattacherjee
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Too bad Bayern wont meet Barcelona again this year to teach you again what humble means
The next time we face you, we won't concede 8 again. And your point is totally irrelevant. I am talking about the league
mirabeau
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What else can we expect from farmers league? Bundesliga should be renamed as Bayern league or Bayern academy league. Even league 1 is more competitive now. Shame considering still how exciting this league is
Too bad Bayern wont meet Barcelona again this year to teach you again what humble means
Ricooooo
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Haaland is really good
Good? That’s an understatement
sohambhattacherjee
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What else can we expect from farmers league? Bundesliga should be renamed as Bayern league or Bayern academy league. Even league 1 is more competitive now. Shame considering still how exciting this league is
Royakmoptz
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lewy I would be happy for him to let him learn from me as he comes from the bench
Sapbcdeiop
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halland is more dangerous than lewy....he only falls behind suarez and aguero
Madness is real🤣🤣🤣🤣hope you are not the one also comparing mbappe with Eden Hazard
lord_henry-14
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Haaland is really good
Sunaklortu
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halland is more dangerous than lewy....he only falls behind suarez and aguero
RaiyanHasib
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we understand it ,buyern always like to break league opponents to stop competition ,by buying players from them .
a Man Utd fan telling this ? You forget what Fergie used to do ? he also used to do the same. Ferdinand, Berg, Van der Sar, Bruce, Cantona, Saha etc. Everything changed when Wenger came and started to challenge him
dupeiknpsu
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This young boy is really CR7 successor, Reak Madrid must go afta him b4 atha clubs grabe him coz he is hunger for Goals,,,, Tutubwoy Zim Mfombi my home, hustling in Cape Town
nodaopstuz
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Even Mata and Matic. A lot more players if we go back in history
Do you think Chelsea would have sold their best players who are still having massive impact in the team to Utd? Mata lost his place at Chelsea during Mourinho's return.He became surplus.Chelsea bought a potential and young player that they thought could replace Matic.So,they refused to give him the three or two years contract extension he was demanding.Anyone who knows Chelsea's policy about over 30yrs players understands this...the same thing happened to Willian.So, don't compare Chelsea players movement to Utd to that thing going on in Bundeslisga between Bayern Munich and the other smaller clubs.. .. Chelsea doesn't sell their best young players to their league rivals.You can cross check....
Ayaanzzy_10
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where man utd took Maguire and van bissaka from?
that is why I like real madrid and barca rivalry. not many players switch from both these clubs
AkshitAnand
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where man utd took Maguire and van bissaka from?
Even Mata and Matic. A lot more players if we go back in history
henikosuz
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These young superstars are really CR7s successors despite where they play. They all model the playing style of the Player of The Century which can earn them trophies for their clubs and countries
37tan
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we understand it ,buyern always like to break league opponents to stop competition ,by buying players from them .
where man utd took Maguire and van bissaka from?
37tan
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let's him come in Bayern he will be the best player in Europe quick because we have players would made him score more than before and now.plus, plenty trophies
Yizikmrt
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bayern had luk today if they didnt injure halaand...
I knw u alwz remember Ur 2-8 loss to Bayern.. dnt wry someday ur team will play like bayern
Gaijin_
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This is exactly the no.9 player!! Not MARSHITIAL9 😂
Harsh9
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bayern had luk today if they didnt injure halaand...
what did he do in The rest of 50 mins??..
wocacenrtu
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bayern had luk today if they didnt injure halaand...
Rafkat
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mr. Flick's Ass is saved by Lewandowski 😄
auusmanscf
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LewanGOALski hasn't scored a BundesLiga hattrick this year Dortmund's keeper: Hold my gloves
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He scored super hatrick bro. May you don't have the calendar.
vipersrt
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With a good defense Dortmund can surely win the match
bental
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we understand it ,buyern always like to break league opponents to stop competition ,by buying players from them .
citid
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LewanGOALski hasn't scored a BundesLiga hattrick this year Dortmund's keeper: Hold my gloves
FCGOAManish
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lewangoalski overtake.... if u score 2 I'll go for more
[GOAL][GOAL][GOAL]
Jacubi
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Imagine if they played tegther...other team Defender piss on the pitch.
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lol
KingJerryTheGreat
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Were two goals down in beginning of game then surprisingly a Lewi hattrick helped them stand up back to where they belong. Bayern Munich were born to fight...
KingJerryTheGreat
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Even though I didn't watch the game atleast I can say that was a pretty entertaining one to watch. Haaland with the brace in first minutes then Lewandowski hattrick inspires a Bayern comeback sealed with a Goretzka finish. Final result 4--2....
KingJerryTheGreat
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They just won't stop scoring goals....
Timothyade
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The New king is born call him by his name HAALAND
Rahi09
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Imagine if they played tegther...other team Defender piss on the pitch.