Goal and Highlights: Hoffenheim 0-1 Borussia Dortmund in Bundesliga

On Friday (3), Dortmund will face RB Leipzig at Signal Iduna Park. Hoffe, meanwhile, take the field the next day against Mainz at the MEWA Arena.

The victory leaves Borussia Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga, temporarily, with 46 points. It is worth remembering that they can be overtaken by Bayern Munich or Union Berlin, who face each other in the round. Hoffenheim are 14th, with the same 20 points.

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Baumann goes for a free-kick in the box. Kramaric swings in the corner. Bicakcic heads the ball away and Kobel puts it in the corner.

Vogt

Bellingham fills his foot from the left side. The ball bounces off the post and into the goalmouth

+6

In: Hummels

Out: Reus

Guerrero had the chance to give the visitors peace of mind, when he shot hard inside the box, but Baumann made a great save

Angelino lifts the ball to Asllani at the second post. The Albanian heads the ball down and dangerously strikes it to the left of the goal.

Asllani kicks a cross at Süle

In: Rudy

Out: Stiller

In: Özcan

Out: Haller

After a good exchange of passes, Bellingham shoots low from the edge of the area. The goalkeeper struggles, but manages to hold on

Dolberg gets rid of his marker and shoots. Kobel saves near the post

Kramaric shoots a cross from the edge of the box. The ball skims the post

Bellingham

Baumgartner moves forward on the left, takes it into the middle and hits a placed shot. Kobel jumps to save

In: Asllani and Dolberg

Out: Bebou and Tohumcu

Guerrero hits with a bad leg inside the area and Baumann makes a great save

VAR confirms Schlotterbeck's foul on Bebou at the origin of the play

Bellingham sets up a counterattack with Brandt. The midfielder plays to Wolf in the middle, who unleashes a bomb from the edge of the area. The ball hits the post and goes in

Referee understands that the foul was outside the area

Referee will reach Can's foul on Akpoguma. Had been marked off, but has a chance of penalty

Game restarts

The first half ends

+3

IT'S AGAIN! Reus takes a free-kick in the box. Brandt awkwardly ducks and the ball hits his back and goes in

Can takes a long shot and Baumann makes the save in the middle of the goal

Haller is triggered in the area, he spins, and even surrounded by three, manages to finish strong, forcing the goalkeeper to save

In: Bicakcic

Out: Kabak

Kabak goes hard on Reus and ends up feeling a muscle problem

Kabak

Angelino crosses into Kobel's hands

Brandt takes a corner, Süle heads it into the box and Schlotterbeck deflects it at the second post, but sends it wide

Kaderabek deflects with his head, the ball goes to Kramaric, who completes and Kobel saves

Kramaric shoots from the edge of the box. The ball deflects off Wolf and goes out. Corner

After a short corner kick, Guerrero finds Reus on the half moon, who shoots from there. The ball explodes in the defense

Dortmund put Hoffenheim under pressure

Dortmund spins the ball from foot to foot. Reus opens with Bynoe-Gittens, who dribbles past Vogt and shoots low. Baumann puts the ball out for a corner

Ball rolling

Teams on the field

BlackYellow in the warm-up

BORUSSIA! BORUSSIA! BORUSSIA! pic.twitter.com/S1E5zQMIfi

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) February 25, 2023

Dortmund also in the area

🚌 DIE DORTMUNDER SIND DA!

📺 https://t.co/1TsITcXvCK #TSGBVB@Bundesliga_DE | @SkySportDE pic.twitter.com/CrueqfMJnk

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) February 25, 2023

Arrival of Hoffe

#TSGBVB live auf @SkySportDE ⤵️

🌐 https://t.co/UWdZI69dCU https://t.co/bhSiYUy0sw pic.twitter.com/HUl0496hoI

— TSG Hoffenheim (@tsghoffenheim) February 25, 2023

Meyer, Özcan, Reyna, Dahoud, Hummels, Modeste, Malen, Meunier, Passlack

Kobel; Wolf, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro; Can, Bellingham; Brandt, Reus, Bynoe-Gittens; Haller

Philipp, Bicakcic, Dabbur, Stiller, Delaney, Dolberg, Becker, Brooks, Asllani

Baumann; Kabak, Vogt, Akpoguma; Kaderabek, Tohumcu, Rudy, Angelino; Baumgartner; Bebou, Kramaric

Dortmund have won their last three Bundesliga matches against Hoffenheim, although all of them were by a one-goal margin

Brandt is Dortmund's top scorer with seven goals

VAR: Daniel Schlager

AVAR:  Stefan  Lupp

Referee: Martin Petersen

Assistant Referee 1: Alexander Sather

Assistant Referee 2: Robert Wessel

Fourth official: Christof Günsch

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"So we are sure that we will be refreshed and ready for the next task with a lot of self-confidence. It gets quieter when you don't have a game during the week and you have a little more time. In the English weeks we spend a lot of time in the meeting room and do analysis. What we need to improve and what was good in the previous games.

The fact that Hoffenheim are now at the bottom of the table was not expected. We know the potential of the players. Every week will do the new coach more good. They can be really dangerous.

Apart from the known absences (Morey, Duranville, Moukoko, Adeyemi), everyone else is ready to play. Haller benefited from the break against Hertha. We also won the two games in which Karim was suspended. There are enough quality options that can compensate (his absence) in the same way.

"It's good that our fans can enjoy this phase and can't wait to get back. We are happy that things are going so well now, but that doesn't automatically mean that we will win the next games. We keep working hard."

Kobel; Ryerson, Süle, Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro; Can, Bellingham; Brandt, Reus, Bynoe-Gittens; Haller.

Adeyemi and Duranville, with thigh injuries, Kamara, knee, Moukoko, ankle, and Morey, in transition, are Edin Terzic's casualties.

"BVB has a very good attacking team. We need a solid defense, it will be a challenge to defend it. But there will also be times and phases when we can contribute our strengths. That's what we are focusing on. Of course it's always a challenge against Dortmund, especially in our current situation. I expect an intense game in front of a packed stadium. I expect us to fight and be competitive. We do everything so that our performance is also converted into results. We approach the game with full strength and energy. The game starts 0-0. It must be clear to everyone that we can also win the game.

Dortmund has always served us in the past. Of course, the game can deliver a liberating blow, because few will believe in us. Every series ends at some point - in both directions. We want to take advantage of this opportunity.

All the players in the squad can support at any time and contribute their experience. Everyone plays an important role, whether you play or not. Thomas Delaney can give his opinion, even if he is out, or Grischa Prömel or Sebastian Rudy, even if he hasn't played in the last few games. That's very important for us."

Baumann;  Kabak, Bicakcic, Brooks; Kaderabek, Geiger, Delaney, Angelino; Baumgartner; Bebou, Kramaric.

Pellegrino Matarazzo will be without Larsen, with groin problems, Prömel, ankle, Justin Che, knee and adductor, and Skov, calf. Thomas Delaney and Tom Bischof are doubts.

Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, have won six in a row and, thanks to the last one, have climbed to second place, equal to leader Bayern Munich in points: 43.

Hoffenheim are not enjoying the best of seasons. Without a win in four games, the blue and white team is situated in 15th position, with 19 points, the same as Bochum, the team located in the relegation playoff.

Hoffenheim vs Borussia Dortmund live this Saturday (25), at the PreZero Arena at 9:30 am ET, for the Bundesliga. The match is valid for the 22th round of the competition

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