Kim Min-jae Starts for Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker Against Dortmund
Kim Min-jae starts for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, while Jonathan Tah begins on the bench, osen.co.kr reported.
Der Klassiker Lineups at Allianz Arena
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund face off in an 8th-round league match at the Allianz Arena. The fixture kicks off at 2:30 a.m. Bayern Munich announced the official starting lineup through club channels. Kim Min-jae takes his place in central defense alongside Dayot Upamecano. Jonas Urbig starts in goal for Bayern. Konrad Laimer and Alphonso Davies complete the defensive line. Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and Ismail Saibari occupy the midfield. Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Serge Gnabry lead the attack.
Borussia Dortmund counters with Gregor Kobel in goal. Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Joan Gadou form the defense. Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson, and Joey Veerman staff the midfield. Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier, and Carney Chukwuemeka start up front. Dortmund published its starting selection through its official social media channels.
Bayern and Dortmund Remain Unbeaten in League Play
Both clubs enter the pitch carrying identical records. Bayern Munich sits in first place with 5 wins and 2 draws, totaling 17 points across 7 matches. The squad has scored 25 goals and conceded 6, yielding a goal difference of plus 19. Borussia Dortmund also holds 5 wins and 2 draws for 17 points. Dortmund trails in second place due to goal difference, having scored 12 goals and allowed 4. Neither club has lost a match in the current league campaign. Bayern relies on an aggressive attack, while Dortmund relies on a defense that has given up only 4 goals.
Recent form shows Bayern with 4 wins and 1 draw in its last 5 league matches. Dortmund records 3 wins and 2 draws over the same span. The match carries direct consequences for the top of the Bundesliga table.
Defensive Test Against Guirassy
Kim faces a demanding physical test against Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy. Guirassy relies on physical contact and scoring efficiency at the center of the attack. Kim and Upamecano must coordinate to shut down opponent advances and control open space behind the defensive line. Bayern employs an attacking scheme that pushes multiple players forward during possessions. That tactical shape demands high concentration and quick defensive recovery.
Jonathan Tah moves to the bench after sharing central defensive duties with Kim and Upamecano earlier in the season. The tactical choice gives Kim a clear platform to demonstrate his capabilities in a high-stakes fixture.
Upcoming National Team Observation
The match serves as an evaluation point ahead of international duties. South Korea national team manager Robert Moreno plans to attend the UEFA Champions League fixture between Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich on October 4. Moreno will observe both Lee Kang-in and Kim Min-jae during that European fixture. Saturday’s domestic rival match precedes that scouting trip as Kim works to sustain his position at club level.