Bayern Munich News: Borussia Dortmund already under pressure in Bundesliga, says James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez believes that Borussia Dortmund are now a team under pressure after Bayern Munich has reduced its lead in the Bundesliga standings.

Dortmund were Hoffenheim led 3-0 after 66 minutes on Saturday, but Ishak Belfodil scored two goals from Pavel Kaderabek's header and ensured a great 3-3 draw at Signal Iduna Park.

Bayern then took full advantage of his rival's victory in the title with a 3 to 1 victory over Schalke at the Allianz Arena, which allowed the champions to be five points behind Dortmund.

And James says that Lucien Favre's players will be well aware that they can not afford to lose more points before facing Bayern in Munich on April 6th.

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"They know that if they fail, they have yet to come here, so they are under pressure too," said the Colombian star at the Bundesliga's official website.

"We are always [under pressure]. I think we will maintain a high level and I think it's Dortmund who are under pressure."

Bayern return The Bundesliga will play Augsburg on Friday (February 15th), while the next match in Dortmund will see them go to Nuremberg the following Monday.