Borussia Dortmund have taken a huge leap towards the top of the Bundesliga table after a moment of brilliance from Julian Brandt saw them win 1-0 against TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday. Borussia Dortmund were already leading in second place ahead of Borussia Monchengladbach, but this win has given them a three point lead over Borussia Monchengladbach who suffered a 3-2 loss to Mainz 05. This result means that Borussia Dortmund can now look forward to an exciting end to the season with a good chance of re-claiming their Bundesliga crown.
The decisive moment came in the 43rd minute when Julian Brandt was fouled wide on the left and Marco Reus swung in the resulting free kick. In what can only be described as an act of improvisation, Brandt ducked under the ball at the near post, allowing it to bounce off his back and into the net past Oliver Baumann in goal for Hoffenheim. The ingenuity from Brandt was enough to give Borussia Dortmund all three points and take them closer to reclaiming their Bundesliga title.
This is not the first time this season that Borussia Dortmund have displayed such amazing form under head coach Edin Terzic’s guidance. In his first few matches, Terzic had Borussia Dortmund playing at their best with some dominating performances; they won 5 out of 6 games scoring 22 goals and only conceding 5. Their attacking display was superb and full of energy which saw them surge up the table in no time as they continue their pursuit for Bundesliga glory.
In addition to Borussia Dortmund’s excellent performance, Julian Brandt has been pivotal for his team throughout this campaign; he has contributed 7 goals and 4 assists so far this season which is more than any other player in this Borussia Dortmund side. He has been consistently impressive while providing some excellent attacking play down either flank or playing through central positions just behind Erling Haaland who completes Borussia’s deadly front three alongside Jadon Sancho.
Brandt’s contributions are even more impressive considering he missed two months due to injury earlier in March. His absence could have derailed Borrussia’s title ambitions but upon his return, he has continued where he left off with impressive displays week after week; showing exactly why he is considered one of Germany’s most promising players.
As we enter into May and near closer towards the end of the season, things are looking up for Borrusia Dortmund who hope to regain their Bundesliga title after coming runners-up last year behind Bayern Munich; although there are still many matches ahead including tough fixtures against Bayer Leverkusen+ , RB Leipzig+ , Wolfsburg+ and Union Berlin+, Borrusia Dortmund have put themselves firmly in pole position thanks largely due to Julian Brandt’s individual brilliance wearing his iconic Borrusia Dortmund jersey.