Borussia Dortmund secured their top three position in the Bundesliga with a comprehensive victory over Hertha BSC on Sunday. The match was a nail-biting affair, with both teams displaying high levels of intensity and skill.
The match kicked off at 17:45 CET and lasted just over two hours. The first half saw neither team able to break through the defensive wall set up by Hertha BSC. However, in the second half, Dortmund took control of the game.
Malen scored twice in the final ten minutes of the match, putting Dortmund ahead 2-0. Brandt added another goal late in the game, sealing the win for Dortmund. With this victory, Dortmund moved up to third place in the league table, while Hertha BSC dropped down to fourth.
This result was particularly significant for Dortmund, who had been struggling towards the top of the table throughout the season. Their performance against Hertha BSC demonstrated that they have the ability to compete with some of the best teams in the league.
Dortmund's manager, Marco Draghi, expressed his satisfaction with the performance of his players. "We showed today that we can play at a high level against some of the best teams in the league," he said. "Our defense was solid, and our attack was relentless."
Hertha BSC's coach, Thomas Tuchel, also praised his team's effort. "We put everything into this match, but we didn't execute well enough," he said. "We need to work hard on our finishing and passing to improve."
The victory over Hertha BSC gives Dortmund a much-needed boost in their quest for the title. They now have two games left to play, and if they can maintain their current form, they will be well-positioned to claim the championship.