Dortmund

Julian Brandt scored with his back and Borussia Dortmund held on to move top of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim.

“Nevertheless, it’s a very, very, very strong moment, what we’ve delivered in the past few weeks. Marco Reus whipped in a free kick and Brandt bent forward so the ball skimmed in off his back shortly before the break. Today we were a little less efficient then we’ve been over the past few weeks, when we played very well.

On another day BVB could have had a hatful, but they made it hard for themselves.

The Englishman is a decent match for pace, but his ability to create opportunities does not yet match that of Adeyemi. The more BVB win and create momentum, the more chemistry the team will develop. There is also a greater sense of security in defense, as Süle and Schlotterbeck seem to have developed their understanding and benefitted from the resurgence of Emre Can, who helps prevent attacks from flowing freely into Dortmund’s final third. Pundits are beginning to take notice, and the fans are growing in confidence. I had steeled myself for disappointment, but BVB managed to snag a single goal to lift themselves not only past the struggling Sinshiem side but also to the summit of the Bundesliga table. Going into a weekend of heavyweight clashes, it was critical for BVB to collect the “routine” points against a Hoffenheim side who have failed to win since October.

In-form Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt scored a freak first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim on Saturday and send his side three ...

Dortmund winger Marius Wolf looked to have doubled his side's lead after 57 minutes when he struck a lifting ball past 'keeper Oliver Baumann, but the goal was ruled out for a foul at the other end of the pitch in the build up. Just before half-time, Dortmund captain Marco Reus swung in a free-kick from just outside the box to Brandt, who looked to be trying to get out of the way, but the ball skimmed off his back and into the net. Berlin (AFP) – In-form Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt scored a freak first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim on Saturday and send his side three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

A moment of improvisation from Julian Brandt earned Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 win at struggling TSG Hoffenheim on Saturday, sending Edin Terzic's side three ...

In-form Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt scored with a freak first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim on Saturday, sending his side three ...

Bayern Munich and Union Berlin, both three points behind Dortmund, will have a chance to cut the lead when they meet on Sunday in the Bavarian capital. Dortmund winger Marius Wolf looked to have doubled his side's lead after 57 minutes when he struck a lifting ball past 'keeper Oliver Baumann, but the goal was ruled out for a foul at the other end of the pitch in the build up. Brandt, who was named Bundesliga player of the month on Thursday, has now scored in five consecutive matches for Dortmund, who are on a nine-match winning streak.

Dortmund's eighth league win in a row moved them on to 46 points, three ahead of both second-placed Bayern Munich and third-placed Union Berlin, ...

Brandt scored in the 43rd minute after he was fouled wide on the left. Meanwhile, Timo Werner and Emil Forsberg notched up a goal and an assist apiece as RB Leipzig continued their push for a top-four finish by beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 in a Bundesliga clash at the Red Bull Arena on Saturday. ✊

BERLIN, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Julian Brandt's sole goal was enough to lift Borussia Dortmund atop the Bundesliga standings after taking all three points ...

The result moves Dortmund to the top of the Bundesliga at least for one night before Bayern Munich and Union Berlin encounter in the top clash on Sunday. Hosts' goalkeeper Baumann continued in the limelight for the remainder of the match as he defused the efforts from Raphael Guerreiro and Brandt twice before tipping Jude Bellingham's effort to the post in the closing stages. Dortmund posed more danger in front of the target and produced presentable chances, but Baumann was on guard to deny Sebastien Haller twice in quick succession at the half-hour mark.

In-form Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt scored with a freak first-half goal to secure a 1-0 win at Hoffenheim on Saturday, sending his side three ...

Werner said his team "deserved to win" after "a really strong first half" and revealed only now has he fully recovered from the syndesmosis injury which kept him out of the World Cup. Dortmund winger Marius Wolf looked to have doubled his side's lead after 57 minutes when he struck a lifting ball past 'keeper Oliver Baumann, but the goal was ruled out for a foul at the other end of the pitch in the build up. Just before half-time, Dortmund captain Marco Reus swung in a free-kick from just outside the box to Brandt, who looked to be trying to get out of the way, but the ball skimmed off his back and into the net.

The BVB caught a bright start on the road on Saturday night and came close with four minutes gone when Jamie Bynoe-Gittens forced Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver ...

Dortmund should have doubled its advantage but neither Reus nor Marius Wolf was able to beat Baumann in the injury time of the first half. Werder Bremen cruised 3-0 past Bochum whereas last-placed Schalke beat Stuttgart 2-1 in the bottom clash. Hertha Berlin reaped vital points in the relegation battle after overpowering Augsburg 2-0.

Borussia Dortmund are interested in signing Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan as a replacement for Jude Bellingham.

And should the 32-year-old decide to return home to Dortmund, this move could set off a chain of events that could actually result in Liverpool signing Bellingham. [According to Sport1](https://www.sport1.de/tv-video/video/bundesliga-star-oder-top-talent-wen-schnappt-sich-der-bvb-fuers-zentrum-__1B0EBACD-DE0B-4510-8A8E-36615D67ECDE), the German international’s contract situation has made Gundogan an outside contender to replace Bellingham in the summer, with the City star’s current deal due to expire at the end of the season with talks over a new deal currently stalling. As per the report, Gundogan is the oldest of the targets Dortmund currently have on their list of names to replace Bellingham, yet given the midfielder’s links to the Bundesliga club, the City man could be the most realistic signing if the midfielder is to leave.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan as a potential replacement for Liverpool target Jude Bellingham.

If he does head back to his former club this summer, this could make a Bellingham exit more likely. Since joining Dortmund from Birmingham City in 2020, the midfielder has featured 119 times across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and making 24 assists. Dortmund will allegedly demand a huge fee of €150m (£132.7m) for Bellingham this summer but may be more willing to sell if they can pen a deal for Gundogan, who played for the German club between 2011 and 2016. [ Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid are all firmly in the race for the 19-year-old,](https://www.teamtalk.com/news/ornstein-reveals-bellingham-price-tag-liverpool-man-city-man-utd-prepare-for-bidding-war) but the Reds are currently thought to be the favourites. Gundogan’s current deal at the Etihad is due to expire at the end of the season, so he would be a cheap, top-quality option for Dortmund this summer. As a result, City could inadvertently give Liverpool a greater chance of sealing a deal for the England international, although, they are also in the race for the youngster.

Jude Bellingham is set to spark a major transfer war in the coming months. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder is one of the most sought-after commodities in ...

Coming on the back of a defeat to Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League, Barcelona looked fatigued and off-colour from the start. Barcelona’s shock defeat means that Real Madrid continue to trail them by seven points. The player is relaxed and focused on football.” Jude Bellingham is set to spark a major transfer war in the coming months. “We have not spoken with Jude and his family yet. [Real Madrid News](https://madriduniversal.com/category/real-madrid-news/)

The teenager is predicted to initiate a mammoth tug-of-war between Europe's biggest clubs later this year with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Manchester City set to ...

Of course it is influential but this is a summer where we have to be in the market, definitely. "I am sorry that we cannot guarantee the Champions League at this moment but it's not done yet, we will fight for it, so we don't have to talk about it as though it is not possible. For players and in the team." "For example, Karim Adeyemi needed time and a new mindset to arrive at BVB with the high demands. But this cannot be that much of an impact, let me say it like this. Jude is just a winner," said Kehl, speaking to ZDF. "I'm trying to renew with him. "You notice that something is growing together," added Kehl. "There haven't been any talks yet, we're all very relaxed about it." And the Reds are hoping to be at the front of that queue for the 19-year-old. And when speaking about the job manager Terzic is doing, Kehl seemed to have a subtle message for Bellingham as interest intensifies over a summer move away from the club. Borussia Dortmund are "relaxed" about the future of Jude Bellingham despite talks over a new contract with the new Bundesliga leaders having yet to take place.

However, as per reports from German outlet Bild, Kehl is now preparing to make an extension offer to keep him at the club for an extra year at Signal Iduna Park ...

[2022 World Cup](https://www.football-espana.net/category/2022-world-cup) quarter finals, and his transfer value has risen to €150m at Dortmund. [Sporting Director Sebastian Kehl previously hinted the club are under no pressure to sell,](https://www.football-espana.net/2023/01/16/borussia-dortmund-jude-bellingham-transfer-hint) but they are prepared for a bidding war. [Liverpool](https://www.caughtoffside.com/tags/premier-league/liverpool/) are set to battle [Real Madrid](https://www.football-espana.net/category/la-liga/real-madrid) to complete a superstar move for the England international ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.