The Borussia Dortmund and the Bayern Munich, two teams regularly in the fight for the title of German champion, challenge each other this Saturday evening (6.30 pm) at Signal Iduna Park. A shock during which Erling Haaland and Robert Lewandowski.
The Norwegian, who has worn the BVB yellow since last year, is in the running to win the 2020 Golden Boy, a trophy for the world’s best under-21 player. For his part, the Pole, favorite for the Ballon d’Or unfortunately canceled this season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, is flying over the competition in Europe. Decryption of a titanic duel with Maximilian Koch, journalist for the German daily Evening News.
We can expect them both to score in this game
, he emphasizes, pointing to a problem common to both clubs. The defense of Bayern Munich is not so serene at the moment, unlike last year, the year of the treble. It’s all about focus and fatigue, as players like David Alaba seem exhausted. For its part, Borussia Dortmund has always had problems with its rearguard. It’s a golden opportunity for Haaland and Lewandowski.
Another class of gap
This match within the match is therefore closely scrutinized. And for good reason. Since the start of the season, the two players have been fighting each other from a distance in terms of statistics. If Haaland amazes, with 7 goals and 3 assists in eight matches, Lewandowski launches a record year with 10 goals and 4 assists for nine games played.
Lewandowski is the top scorer, if not the best player in the world at the moment. He has everything, he is a player who puts himself at the service of the team. Haaland is behind him, as the second best striker in the Bundesliga. He is one of the top five scorers in the world, already
, Maximilian analyzes, insisting that there is still a class of difference between the two players.
The Norwegian is a real force of nature, he continues. He’s so strong for his young age, it’s amazing. But he still has to improve his passing game with his teammates. On this aspect, the Pole is better.
A common point ? They are two leaders, and in front of goal they are world class
, continues the German journalist.
Is the succession coming soon?
Haaland is therefore following Lewandowski’s path in style of play and statistics. But can he reach his level? At the moment, the Bavarian is above him and all the other scorers, in general. But the Norwegian can reach his level in the next few years
, he judges, thinking of the trajectory of the two attackers.
Because Lewandowski exploded in the eyes of the world with the Borussia Dortmund jersey, from 2010 to 2014. The Pole then joined the ranks of Bayern Munich, fueling the cliché that a player who shines with the first club will be recruited, one day or the other by the second. So, will the pattern repeat itself once again?
Haaland would be an ideal goalscorer for Bayern Munich when Lewandowski leaves his career. He could give the club a long-term perspective. For the moment, there is no discussion between the two parties because the Pole still has two or three years of top level ahead of him,
launches Maximilian, before concluding. In a year or two, the Haaland-Bayern Munich rumors will be burning …
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