Dortmund daring to dream again

But Bayern back in title hunt after banishing early-season blues

BERLIN - Despite finishing the first half of the season six points behind leader Borussia Dortmund, defending champion Bayern Munich is confident of securing a seventh straight Bundesliga title next May.

"That's what we are all assuming in Munich," said Bayern coach Niko Kovac, as the Bundesliga breaks for winter until Jan 18.