Bundesliga 2019-20: Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund Combined XI ahead of Der Klassiker

Defenders

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Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich, RB) - After being moved to the centre of the park this season, Joshua Kimmich has returned to his preferred right-back position in the wake of recent injuries to the likes of Lucas Hernandez and Niklas Sule. The 24-year-old will look to make his presence felt in the game and his crossing ability, in particular, could produce a match-winning moment or two for Bayern, especially with Robert Lewandowski in such terrific goalscoring form.

Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich, CB) - Benjamin Pavard has featured more regularly than he would have imagined since his move from Stuttgart this summer and the French international has established himself as a regular for Bayern after injuries to Lucas Hernandez and Niklas Sule. Pavard will have to be at his best if Bayern are to contain the likes of Jadon Sancho, Marco Reus and Paco Alcacer.

Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund, CB) - Mats Hummels returned to Dortmund after spending 3 seasons with Bayern and the former German international will look to marshall his side's defence against the reigning Bundesliga champions, a title he helped the Bavarians win last season. Since returning, Hummels has been an indispensable member of Lucian Favre's side and the veteran German will look to keep his former teammates at bay, as Dortmund aim to get their league campaign back on track.

David Alaba (Bayern Munich, LB) - The Austrian international, much like his club teammate Kimmich, plays in central midfielder for his country but for Bayern Munich, he's the undisputed choice for the left-back spot. Alaba has been a mainstay for the Bavarians for over 4 years now and his set-piece ability, in particular, sets him apart from other players in his position.