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Bayern Munich boss says ‘nobody can complain that the Bundesliga isn’t entertaining’ after BVB draw

The FC Bayern exec has a point after the draw with Borussia Dortmund…literally.

Bayern Munich boss says ‘nobody can complain that the Bundesliga isn’t entertaining’ after BVB draw

Bayern Munich's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen expressed disappointment over his team's inability to secure a win in Saturday's Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund. However, Dreesen commended Dortmund for creating several excellent opportunities during the first half of the match. The Bayern leader also highlighted three injuries sustained by the team as an additional challenge.

With Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise all dealing with injuries, Bayern now faces uncertainty regarding the severity of the damage before their upcoming Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.

Despite the loss, Dreesen recognized that the result has added intrigue to the Bundesliga title race. With Bayern and Dortmund now tied on points at the top of the table, a genuine championship battle appears increasingly plausible. "Obviously we would've liked to win. We need to be fair and say that Dortmund had some excellent chances in the first half," Dreesen said.

The CEO further noted that the three injuries inflicted upon his team added an extra layer of difficulty. "Nobody can complain that the Bundesliga isn’t entertaining. We saw a real fight in Der Klassiker today like we’ve not seen for a long time," Dreesen remarked. The Bayern boss ultimately acknowledged that while he would prefer a boring result, the prospect of an exciting title race now seems more likely.

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