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This Saturday, Bayern Munich receives the Dortmund rival as part of the 29th day of Bundesliga.<\/p>\n

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A mandatory rebound. The defeat of Bayern Munich in the Champions League against Inter Milan could distract the Bavarians during the Bundesliga Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, and visitors must take advantage of it, Dortmund Niko Kovac said on Friday.<\/p>\n

Bayern suffered a 2-1 defeat at home during the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Tuesday, the return match taking place next week in Milan.<\/p>\n

Kovac, whose team lost 4-0 against Barcelona on Wednesday in the quarter-final, ending their journey in the Champions League, said Bayern could be distracted by its return match in Italy and its best chances of qualification.<\/p>\n

“Bayern has a difficult task to perform in Milan: overthrowing the situation”<\/em>Kovac said at a press conference. “In their heads, they may already be in Milan, and we will have to take advantage of it in Munich. But that can only happen if we are 100 %. If we invest less than 100 %, it is difficult to tip the scales in our favor \u201d<\/em>he added.<\/p>\n

Le Bayern Munich Domine La Bundesliga<\/h2>\n

Bayern is in the lead with 68 points, six more than Bayer Leverkusen, second, while Dortmund is eighth with 41, five less than fourth place which leads to automatic qualification for the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Kovac said her team should be much sharper than against Barcelona if she wanted to have a chance in Munich. “When we play football, we have to work collectively and we have not done it against Barcelona”<\/em>noted the Croatian coach. “This is what I said and what we have to change for the match of tomorrow, because Bayern also has world class players. If we don't do it, it will be difficult in Munich. This is what I demand and I will also demand it tomorrow \u201d<\/em>he added.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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