Bayern under pressure to deliver against leaders Dortmund


Soccer Football - Champions League - Group Stage - Group E - Bayern Munich v AEK Athens - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - November 7, 2018 Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac looks on REUTERS/Andreas Gebert

BERLIN (Reuters) - Champions Bayern Munich are unusually with their backs to the wall as they travel to Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, with coach Niko Kovac quickly running out of time.

The Bavarians, who have won the last six league titles in dominant fashion, have been far from impressive this season, lying in third place on 20 points, four off leaders Dortmund.

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