Bundesliga table update: Borussia Dortmund wins Der Klassiker

LISBON, PORTUGAL - OCTOBER 18: Borussia DortmundÕs midfielder Julian Weigl celebrates with teammates Borussia DortmundÕs midfielder Christian Pulisic and Borussia DortmundÕs forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Sporting Clube de Portugal and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 18, 2016 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images) /

Borussia Dortmund recorded a famous win over Bayern Munich, which puts the Bundesliga’s surprise team Red Bull Leipzig three points clear at the top.

It was a night to remember in Dortmund. Bayern Munich have had their way in Der Klassiker, mostly because they’ve bought Borussia Dortmund’s best players, but they have been slipping this season. But Dortmund now remain unbeaten in 27 straight Bundesliga home games, while recording their first win over Bayern Munich in league play since 2014.

Even though Dortmund were missing Marco Reus, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s tally was the only goal they needed. This was Bayern Munich’s first loss of the season, but they haven’t looked right. They only managed a point against Koln, Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt. And even though Dortmund just recorded their first win in a month against Hamburg, they put together an inspired performance at the back.

Both of Dortmund’s and Bayern’s struggles have paved the way for a surprise team at the top. Red Bull Leipzig have quietly remained unbeaten in 11 games while riding a six-game winning streak. Their win over Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the week took them to the top of the table, while Bayern’s loss kept them three points clear. Meanwhile, a win kept Dortmund in the title race, as they are now three points behind Bayern.

Here’s a look at where every team in the Bundesliga stands after this week:

#Bundesliga table after today's games pic.twitter.com/nGSBPn5ylO
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Bayern Munich and Red Bull Leipzig haven’t played yet, but their first meeting figures to be a must-win for the Bavarians. Dortmund already fell 1-0 to Leipzig in their second game of the season.

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Few will forget Leicester’s title triumph in the Premier League last year, but if RB Leipzig does the unthinkable, it would be an even better story. This is their first ever season in the German top flight, and if they finished above the team that has ruled the Bundesliga, it would be one of the greatest triumphs in football history. It would also put to bed the notion that the Bundesliga is a one-horse race.

It seems unthinkable that it would happen, but if soccer has taught us anything, it’s to expect the unexpected.

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