Patrick Owomoyela comments on Revierderby rivalry ahead of December match

Borussia Dortmund icon Patrick Owomoyela discussed the upcoming Revierderby against FC Schalke 04, scheduled for early December. He noted that while the rivalry remains significant, its importance has diminished in recent years due to Schalke's absence from the Bundesliga. Owomoyela reflected on the derby's historic intensity when both teams competed for titles but acknowledged the shift in focus towards Bayern Munich as Dortmund's primary rival. He expressed hope that Schalke's improved performance could rekindle the historic rivalry's significance. The match will mark the first Revierderby since Schalke's return to the Bundesliga.

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