Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund: 5 things to watch in Der Klassiker

#4 Trip to Sevilla in mid-week a potential distraction for Bayern

Jupp Heynckes has some important decisions to make ahead of a vital clash in Seville

Der Klassiker may hold sway for both sides irrespective of the competition and its significance, but Bayern Munich have some congested fixture list to deal in the coming weeks, starting with a daunting trip to Sevilla for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals come Tuesday. And that can be a potential distraction here.

Los Rojiblancos maybe the underdogs on paper, but the defeat of Manchester United in the previous round is a timely reminder of their capabilities. Bayern might be aware of the same and opt to field a slightly weakened line-up here that may hand Dortmund a leeway into the tie.

Either way, manager Jupp Heynckes has plenty of option to choose from given the fine fettle they enter the tie with, but the all-important clash against Sevilla does come with its own baggage and may ultimately have a say in the final outcome of the tie.