Multiple times this season Bayern Munich gave Borussia a chance to decrease the difference between the clubs and not a single time Dortmund used the opportunity. But this Saturday, they finally managed to use Bayern’s surprise loss at home to Monchengladbach and secure three points in a very tough visit to Frankfurt. And they did it in style, but at the expense of their fan’s nerves – with a winning goal in the 89th minute, after they trailed 2-0 at half-time: Eintracht – Borussia 2:3. 2 – Borussia Dortmund have won a Bundesliga match after trailing by two or more goals for the first time in almost two years, having previously done so in January 2020 in their 5-3 win over Augsburg. Mentality. #SGEBVB pic.twitter.com/HywPZo2vuj— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) January 8, 2022 Marco Rose’s men have thrashed Frankfurt in Dortmund in the first part of the season 5-2, but Eintracht progressed since, while Borussia finished the first part of the season with a loss from a relegation strugglers Hertha. The home team had an unbeaten streak against Borussia in Frankfurt: three wins, four draws, but the guests finally managed to win it and decreased Bayern’s advantage to ‘only’ six points. To their credit, Borussia did start the match better and had two great chances in the 2nd and 5th minute, but keeper Trapp saved both chances. Then Eintracht managed to grasp the control in midfield and suddenly, they scored from the first shot on goal, in the 15th minute. After a beautiful free-kick from Kostić, Borre ran across Bellingham and steered home from the edge of goal area for 1-0. Just after 9 minutes, again Borre and 2-0. Apart from that, N’Dicka managed to hit the woodwork, while Dortmund nearly scored in injury time, but Trapp was there to beautifully deny Hummel’s header before Malen managed to hit the bar. Dortmund’s more attacking approach paid dividends in the second half when a substitute Torgen Hazard gave the visitors hope with a goal in the 71st minute. Erling Haaland had multiple chances and Malen also had a good one, but it was Jude Bellingham who saved Borussia from a defeat with a late stunner. And just as a cherry on the cake came Dahoud’s last-minute winner for an unexpected three points. Borussia’s biggest problem is defense, they don’t have problems scoring, but the back four must do a better job until May, or even the current second place will be under threat. BUNDESLIGA ROUND 18FridayBayern München – Borussia M’gladbach 1-2 (1-2)Saturday1899 Hoffenheim – FC Augsburg 3-1Freiburg Arminia Bielefeld 2-2 Greuther Fürth – VfB Stuttgart 0-0Eintracht Frankfurt – Borussia Dortmund 2-3SundayHertha BSC – KölnVfL Bochum – VfL Wolfsburg
