Reactions to the top game
“Bayern knocks out Dortmund”
March 1, 2026 – 8:59 a.mReading time: 2 minutes
The German record champions prevailed in a thrilling duel with Borussia Dortmund – and also convinced the critics. The press comments on the 3:2 at a glance.
Announcement in the title race – and probably also a preliminary decision. Thanks to the 3-2 win in the wild Bundesliga top game at Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern Munich now has an eleven point lead over their closest rivals.
With ten game days to go, the German record champions now have the best prospects of winning their 35th championship title, but would have to suffer several defeats – with BVB also having a winning streak – in order to lose the “bowl” to Dortmund.
The reactions of the international press to the eagerly awaited duel are correspondingly clear. The voices at a glance
L’Equipe (France): “Bayern knocks out Dortmund – and decides the Bundesliga title race”
Kronen Zeitung (Austria): “Victory in Dortmund! Bayern storms towards the title”
ORF (Austria): “Bayern pulls away with a victory in the Schlager.”
AS (Spain): “FC Bayern’s decisive blow. The Munich team takes Dortmund and secures the preliminary decision in the Bundesliga with ten match days to go.”
Marca (Spain): “Kane and Kimmich win the title in a wild classic. Vincent Kompany’s team wins 3-2 against Borussia Dortmund and extends their lead to eleven points.”
Mundo Sports: “Bayern decides the Bundesliga in the classic. A dream goal from Kimmich in the 87th minute brings victory against Dortmund, which is now eleven points behind the leaders.”
