Why Dortmund vs. Schalke is the Bundesliga's biggest derby by far
The geographic proximity of the fan bases -- and their cultural links -- provide the backdrop of what is arguably Germany's most passionate derby.
2020 Schedule
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2020 Schedule
3-0-1, 3rd in German Bundesliga
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Dortmund rest stars but edge out Hoffenheim
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Substitute Reus earns Dortmund narrow win (1:17)
Coronavirus hits Hoffenheim, three players out for Dortmund ga
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The complications of Mbappe or Haaland joining Real Madrid (1:38)
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Man United transfers special: Solskjaer 'frustrated'; Dortmund 'baffled'
Manchester United's chaotic transfer window dominates this week's ESPN's Insider Notebook. PLUS: Mikel Arteta's growing influence at Arsenal.
Bayern Munich rebuild on a budget as Bundesliga largely looks to loans
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PSV, Germany World Cup hero Gotze reach deal
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Sources: Sancho remains top of Utd's wish list
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Why Dembele, Sancho & Depay ended up staying put (2:22)
How 'simple passes' make the Haaland-Reyna partnership work (1:10)
Abraham, Sancho apologise for birthday breach
Tammy Abraham and Jadon Sancho have apologised after being pictured attending a party in breach of coronavirus regulations.
Rooney: Utd should sign Kane over Sancho
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Keller: Gio Reyna has ability to be better than father Claudio (1:15)
2020-21 Bund Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB Leipzig | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 10 |
| Bayern Munich | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +9 | 9 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | +6 | 9 |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +3 | 8 |
| VfB Stuttgart | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
| FC Augsburg | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 |
| Werder Bremen | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| TSG Hoffenheim | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | +1 | 6 |
| FC Union Berlin | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +2 | 5 |
| Borussia Monchengladbach | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| SC Freiburg | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 5 |
| VfL Wolfsburg | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Arminia Bielefeld | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Hertha Berlin | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -2 | 3 |
| FC Cologne | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -4 | 1 |
| Schalke 04 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -14 | 1 |
| Mainz | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -10 | 0 |
2020-21 Team LeadersGerman Bundesliga
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsGerman Bundesliga
Goal Difference63rd
Goals Scored8Tied-4th
Assists7Tied-2nd
Goals Conceded2Tied-1st