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In a match more intense than expected, the reigning champion Borussia Dortmund achieved an in the end satisfying draw against the upcoming champion and Champions League final opponent Buyern Munich. Despite the absent importance caused by this fixture at this time of the season, both teams did show what this matchup is really and will always be about: prestige. And like so often in the last couple of years, they offered much excitement to the audience. As a final rehearsal before Wembley, both squads showed a passionate performance without really giving 100%. And although the personnel rotation was given on both sides, it was obvious that the long season filled by a lot of midweek matches left its marks.