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Bundesliga: Saïbari injured in Bayern-Dortmund draw

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Morocco international Ismael Saïbari went off with an injury to his right foot during the 2-2 draw between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga. The Klassiker was played on 31 October 2026 at the Allianz Arena, while Bayern remained top of the table, according to Yabiladi.

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 on Saturday 31 October 2026 at the Allianz Arena in the eighth round of the Bundesliga, according to Yabiladi. Morocco international Ismael Saïbari went off in the 29th minute after sustaining an injury to his right foot.

Konrad Laimer opened the scoring for Bayern in the 38th minute, before Serhou Guirassy equalised for Dortmund in the 60th. Dayot Upamecano restored Bayern’s lead six minutes later, before Fabio Silva equalised in the 89th minute. Bayern remain top of the league with 18 points, ahead of Dortmund on goal difference, +19 to +8, Yabiladi reported. Serge Gnabry and France international Michael Olise also left the pitch, the former after being hit and the latter with an injury to his right knee.

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