article_snippet.sent: The Bayern players celebrate in front of the travelling supporters after claiming a narrow victory .
article_snippet.sent: Bayern suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Borussia Monchengladbach before the international break but responded to get their title charge back on track against their former championship rivals.
article_snippet.sent: Dortmund were unbeaten in their last eight domestic matches, sitting comfortably in mid-table after rescuing a desperate-looking situation earlier this year that saw Jurgen Klopp's side bottom of the table.
article_snippet.sent: But their were behind after 36 minutes against Bayern.
article_snippet.sent: Dortmund offered a spirited fightback  as the hosts applied much of the second-half pressure, but the Bayern defence held firm although the Bayern defence had Manuel Neuer to thank after saving brilliantly from a Marco Reus free kick in the closing stages.
article_snippet.sent: The goal did, however, send the Bayern bench into raptures although Pep Guardiola remained calm .
highlights_snippet.sent: Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Dortmund applied much of the second-half pressure but were kept at bay .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Bayern Munich restored the scoring 10-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga .