It does not take much to get Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović amped up to face Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker.
The 21-year-old loves the challenge of facing Bayern Munich’s biggest Bundesliga competitor.
“The win and the goal against Frankfurt gave us momentum, both the team and myself. But now Dortmund is next. We’re all looking forward to the game and are well prepared. We’re highly motivated to extend our lead. Eleven points would be nice. I’ve never lost against Dortmund. I have
particularly fond memories of a 4-0 win when I came on as a substitute and immediately provided an assist. And one draw? Maybe I’m the lucky charm in the squad against Dortmund,” Pavlović told Tz’s Hanna Raif with a laugh (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “That doesn’t sound bad. Bayern against Dortmund – there’s nothing bigger in Germany. Back in the day, the derbies against 1860 were the most important games for Bayern fans. Now it’s the Klassiker. I experienced that as a youth player and fan, too.”
Pavlović figures to play a key role vs. BVB on Saturday and if he continues to play like he has of late, that undefeated record against Borussia Dortmund could stay pristine.
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