Borussia Dortmund may have history on their side as they take a six-point Bundesliga lead into the four-week winter break but it would be foolish to write off champions Bayern Munich as Germany’s elite league could finally have a title duel again.
Dortmund have always gone on to lift the trophy when they led at the half-way mark of the season, and Lucien Favre’s youthful team has impressed in the first 17 games.
Thirteen wins, three draws and just one defeat are the bare figures as they amassed 42 points, the second-best tally in club history – although new coach in Lucien Favre has asked for patience with his new-looked team ahead of the season.
But summer signings ranging from defender Abdou Diallo to midfielders Thomas Delaney and Axel Witsel to forwards Jadon Sancho and Paco Alcacer have dazzled Dortmund fans along with in-form captain Marco Reus as Dortmund hope for a first title since 2012.
“We hope we’ll all stay fit and continue to deliver…
