Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been butting heads on and off the pitch for decades now.
The two German giants have consistently been the Bundesliga's best clubs with their matches often deciding who lifts the league title at season's end.
Dortmund's rise in the 1990s essentially created this rivalry which has become known as Der Klassiker.
So which club has enjoyed greater success in this fixture and when it comes to silverware overall?
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund H2H history
Historically, Bayern Munich have dominated this fixture and haven't lost against Dortmund in the Bundesliga since 2018.
In the DFB Supercup and Champions League, this match has been much more even with Bayern not quite as successful.
| Competition | Games | Bayern wins | Dortmund wins | Draws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 107 | 52 | 25 | 30 |
| DFB-Pokal | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| DFB-Supercup | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Champions League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
*All stats accurate as of March 31, 2023.
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Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund titles, trophies record
Bayern Munich have achieved success on a more consistent basis than Dortmund for the past 50 years and have picked up plenty more trophies as a result.
When it comes to the first division, Munich have been crowned champions on 24 more occasions than Dortmund.
Bayern boast a similar ratio of success in the DFB-Pokal having lifted the title 20 times compared to Dortmund's four.
| Competition | Bayern titles | Dortmund titles |
|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga/ German Championship | 32 | 8 |
| DFB-Pokal | 20 | 5 |
| DFB-Supercup | 10 | 6 |
| Champions League/ European Cup | 6 | 1 |
| Europa League/ UEFA Cup | 1 | 1 |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2 | 0 |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 2 | 0 |
*All stats accurate as of March 31, 2023.
Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund recent results
Bayern Munich's overall dominance has extended to recent times with Dortmund winning just one of their last 10 games in all competitions.
During that span, Bayern have outscored Dortmund 26 to 14.
| Competition | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | Oct. 8, 2022 | Dortmund 2-2 Bayern |
| Bundesliga | Apr. 23, 2022 | Bayern 3-1 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | Dec. 4, 2021 | Dortmund 2-3 Bayern |
| DFB Supercup | Aug. 17, 2021 | Dortmund 1-3 Bayern |
| Bundesliga | Mar. 6, 2021 | Bayern 4-2 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | Nov. 7, 2020 | Dortmund 2-3 Bayern |
| DFB Supercup | Sep. 30, 2020 | Bayern 3-2 Dortmund |
| Bundesliga | May 26, 2020 | Dortmund 0-1 Bayern |
| Bundesliga | Nov. 9, 2019 | Bayern 4-0 Dortmund |
| DFB Supercup | Aug. 3, 2019 | Dortmund 2-0 Bayern |