1. FC Cologne
Borussia Dortmund
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1.14
Expected Goals (xG)
1.95
Passing by
287 (80%)
Accurate passes
536 (89%)
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1
G
Marvin Schwabe (C)
7.5
32
d
Christopher Lund
7.3
d
Jahmai Simpson-Pusey
45+2′ rough
33
d
Rav van den Berg
6.5
5
d
Tom Krauss
7.2
m
Eric Martel
86′ Stumbled
18
m
Ísak Bergmann Jóhannesson
6.6
13
m
Said El Mala
7.0
m
Jakub Kamiński
88′
38
m
Youssoupha Niang
6.5
9
F
Ragnar Ache
7.0
1
G
Gregor Kobel
7.2
d
Marc Bensebaini
45+5′
4
d
Nico Schlotterbeck (C)
8.3
3
d
Waldemar Anton
7.3
24
m
Daniel Svensson
6.2
8
m
Felix finish
7.0
20
m
Marcel Sabitzer
6.9
26
m
Julian Ryerson
6.2
F
Julian Brandt
60′ F
Maximilian Beier
60′
16′ F
Serhou Guirassy
16′
Bundesliga classification – Bundesliga
Qualification/Relegation
- Champions League
- UEFA Europa League
- Conference League Standings
- Relegation Playoffs
- descent
Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 2-1 away win against 1. FC Köln, thanks to a late goal from Jakub Kamiński.
The Bundesliga clash at the RheinEnergieSTADION saw Dortmund, second in the league, aim to strengthen their title challenge. Hosts Köln, who are in 13th position, were desperate for points to move away from the relegation zone.
Borussia Dortmund started with purpose, controlling possession and putting pressure on Köln’s defence. Their early pressure paid off when Serhou Guirassy opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Maximilian Beier provided the assist, setting Guirassy up for home.
Köln struggled to create clear chances against a well organized Dortmund team. Marvin Schwäbe in the Köln goal kept himself busy, making several crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
The first half ended spectacularly. Just before the whistle, Köln’s J. Simpson-Pusey was shown a red card in the 45th+2nd minute for a tackle. This incident left the home side with a difficult task, a goal down and a man down.
At the break, Köln faced a major challenge. Manager Steffen Baumgart needed to inspire his ten men as Dortmund looked to make the most of their numerical advantage and extend their lead.
Dortmund quickly capitalized in the second half. They pushed forward, and their efforts were rewarded in the 60th minute when Maximilian Beier himself found the back of the net. Julian Brandt created the goal with a clever assist, doubling Dortmund’s lead.
Despite being two goals down and a man down, Köln showed a strong fighting spirit. They refused to give up and rallied to pressure Dortmund’s backline.
His persistence paid off in the 88th minute as Jakub Kamiński, a constant threat, fired a shot past Gregor Kobel to give Köln a lifeline. The late goal injected renewed hope and set up a thrilling final few minutes.
Köln pressed hard for an unlikely equalizer but Dortmund’s defense held firm under pressure. Nico Schlotterbeck had an excellent performance for the visitors, leading the back line expertly and earning an 8.3 rating.
The stats reflect a competitive game despite the score. Dortmund had 61% possession and an xG of 1.95, while Köln managed a respectable 1.14 xG. Köln registered 14 shots in total to Dortmund’s 13, showing their attacking intent even with ten men.
This hard-fought win sees Borussia Dortmund strengthen their grip on second place in the Bundesliga standings. Köln, meanwhile, remain in a challenging 13th position, continuing their battle for top flight survival.
