On Saturday, Borussia Dortmund secured their second win in a row by defeating TSG Hoffenheim with a 3-1 scoreline.
The match began with both teams looking to make the most of their chances early on. However, it was Dortmund who broke the deadlock first through a goal scored by Erling Haaland in the 25th minute. The Norwegian striker's powerful shot found its way into the back of the net and put his team ahead.
TSG Hoffenheim were not willing to give up easily and they responded with a strong performance in the second half. They managed to equalize in the 67th minute through a goal scored by Benjamin Pavard. The French defender's header gave Hoffenheim hope and sent them into the game.
However, Dortmund refused to be beaten and they continued to push forward for a winning goal. In the 84th minute, the Germans were awarded a penalty after TSG Hoffenheim's captain, Jonas Hofmann, handled the ball in the box. Christian Pulisic stepped up to take the spot-kick and he made no mistake, converting the penalty to secure a vital three points for his side.
With this win, Borussia Dortmund moved up to third place in the Bundesliga table, just two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. The victory also marked a return to form for Haaland, who has been in excellent form recently and is now the top scorer in the league with 15 goals.
Overall, it was another impressive display from Borussia Dortmund as they showed why they are considered one of the best teams in Germany. With more wins under their belt, they will be hoping to continue their momentum and climb even higher up the league table.