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Alphonso Davies starts in Bayern Munich’s Der Klassiker draw with Borussia Dortmund

Never say never. Especially in a derby. Derbies always mean more than the average game, but Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund’s 2-2 draw in the German classic on Saturday at Allianz Arena had some extra weight to it as Dortmund…

Canadian Soccer Daily

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:06 PM

Key Things to Know

Alphonso Davies started for Bayern Munich in a 2-2 Der Klassiker draw against Borussia Dortmund.
Fabio Silva scored an 89th-minute equalizer for Dortmund to deny Bayern a victory at Allianz Arena.
Davies made his first league start in the derby since 2024, shifting from left-back to winger mid-match.

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Alphonso Davies earned his first Bundesliga Der Klassiker start since November 2024 as Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena. Starting at left-back, Davies shifted to the wing following early injuries to Serge Gnabry and Ismael Saibari. Bayern took leads through Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano, but Fabio Silva struck in the 89th minute to preserve Dortmund's unbeaten league record alongside Bayern.

Serhou Guirassy scored Dortmund's opening equalizer, while Harry Kane missed a penalty before assisting Upamecano's goal. Bayern, guided by assistant manager Aaron Danks during Vincent Kompany's medical recovery, remain undefeated across all competitions this season.

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