Lennart Karl makes late appearance for Bayern Munich against Dortmund
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Lennart Karl entered the match for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund in the 84th minute of Der Klassiker on November 1. The decision to substitute him in was not due to concerns about his form, as assistant coach Aaron Danks expressed confidence in Karl. Bayern had already replaced Ismail Saibari and Serge Gnabry earlier in the match due to their performance. Karl's late appearance showcased his potential, highlighted by a near-goal that hit the crossbar. His performance could lead to more playing time if he continues to build his rhythm and confidence following his recent injury.
- •Karl substituted in for Bayern Munich against Dortmund with six minutes remaining.
- •Danks affirmed that Karl is trusted in high-stakes matches.
- •Bayern replaced Saibari and Gnabry in the first half.
- •Karl nearly scored, hitting the crossbar late in the game.
- •The team's attacking lineup could be pivotal while recovering players return.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lennart Karl’s late substitution for Bayern Munich was not a form issue
"Lennart Karl showed a flash of his old self in the vital Der Klassiker game for FC Bayern.
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