Borussia Dortmund secured their sixth consecutive victory in the Bundesliga on Sunday with a convincing 2-1 win over Hoffenheim at Signal Iduna Park.
The match was dominated by Borussia Dortmund's attacking trio of Erling Haaland, Jadon Sancho and Timo Werner, who combined to create several chances for their teammates. However, it was Borussia Dortmund's defensive performance that stood out, as they defended clean sheet against Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim started well, creating some chances through their winger Julian Draxler and midfielder Florian Eder. However, Borussia Dortmund were able to maintain their composure and keep a clean sheet.
In the first half, Borussia Dortmund took control of the game with a series of long balls into the box, which led to a number of corners. The home team's efforts paid off when Haaland scored his first goal for the club, putting them ahead in the 47th minute.
The second half saw both teams try to equalize, but it was Borussia Dortmund who held on to their lead. Their defense remained strong throughout the game, preventing any chance of an unexpected comeback from Hoffenheim.
Despite losing their starting goalkeeper in the 88th minute due to injury, Borussia Dortmund continued to dominate the game until the final whistle. They have now won six consecutive matches in the Bundesliga, leaving them just one point behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Overall, this victory was a testament to Borussia Dortmund's depth and quality, as well as their ability to defend well despite being without their best goalkeeper. It also showed that they can compete with the top teams in Germany, even against teams like Hoffenheim, who are currently sitting in the relegation zone.