Borussia Dortmund has prevented Bayern Munich from going eight points clear in the Bundesliga by fighting back for a 2-2 draw in “der Klassiker.”

Der Klassiker held up to its name after Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund battled to a 2-2 draw at Allianz Arena. Bayern were at their expected and dominant best in the opening exchanges, with Vincent Kompany's men probing with intent in search of an opener.

Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, failing to take advantage of Bayer Leverkusen's slip-up earlier in the day.Borussia Moenchengladbach's hopes of returning to the Champions League took a hit with a 2-1 home loss to Freiburg.