ESPN's lead Bundesliga commentator Derek Rae hopes a thrilling Bayern Munich-Borussia Dortmund tussle, which he called for U.S. viewers on ABC and ESPN+ (U.S. fans can stream the replay of the match HERE), will open new eyes to German football. Here's his instant reaction column.
In the build up to the 104th Bundesliga edition of a fixture that has come to be known as Der Klassiker, many wondered if it might turn out to be another demolition job. Bayern have made light work of Dortmund in recent league meetings at the Allianz Arena and the portents were far from positive for the visitors.