Bayer Leverkusen Tops Borussia Dortmund 3-2

Bayer Leverkusen kicked off the Bundesliga year with a 3-2 victory over a depleted Borussia Dortmund, moving within a point of league leaders Bayern Munich. Nathan Tella scored just 25 seconds into the match, followed by two goals from Patrik Schick, who has now netted 11 goals in his last seven league games. Despite dominating possession at 70%, Dortmund struggled defensively due to missing six key players from illness and injury, leading to their first home loss of the season. Serhou Guirassy’s late penalty for Dortmund raised tensions, but Leverkusen held on for the win. The result places Dortmund in a precarious position, as they risk dropping to 10th place depending on other match outcomes this weekend. Coach Nuri Sahin’s squad is under pressure to secure a top-four finish for UEFA Champions League qualification amidst these challenges.