Bayern Munich 4-1 Dortmund as it happened: Thomas Tuchel makes winning start as Bavarians thrash rivals

Ahead of the highly anticipated title clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday afternoon Pete Sharland got in touch with Florian Bogner from Eurosport Germany to get the lowdown on the big clash.

A huge boost for Dortmund as Julian Brandt returns after two games out with a thigh strain.

Gregor Kobel and Nico Schlotterbeck have also passed late fitness tests and feature in the visitors' starting XI.

Youssoufa Moukoko and Karim Adeyemi return to the bench as they continue their recovery from injury.

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting returns to Bayern Munich's attack and is joined by Leroy Sane. Sadio Mane has to make do with a place on the bench alongside Jamal Musiala, who is struggling with a thigh strain.

Tuchel names a back three of Benjamin Pavard, Dayot Upamecano and Kingsley Coman.

Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

Der Klassiker doesn't get much bigger than this; the visitors start the day top of the league, a point above their hosts, who have Thomas Tuchel in charge for his first game.

Let's grab the team news ahead of this huge 17:30 kick-off.