Borussia Dortmund won 1-0 against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the 22nd round of the Bundesliga in the 2022-2023 season at the Free Zero Arena in Hoffenheim, Germany on the 25th (Korea time).
As a result, Dortmund scored 46 points (15 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses), beating second-place Bayern Munich (43 points) and third-place Union Berlin (43 points), who still played one game less, to become the league leader.
Dortmund had a difficult game at home to Hoffenheim. Hoffenheim, which had no win in the last five league games, was desperate for a point to widen the gap with the relegation zone. No matter how long Dortmund is on a winning streak, it was not easy to face Hoffenheim, who has been strong in the away game.
However, since a hero has appeared, he is Julian Brandt, the “next ace” who is leading the team’s recent rise. 카지노사이트 순위
Brandt’s opening goal, which changed the atmosphere of the difficult game, came in the 43rd minute of the first half. For Dortmund, which received a free kick from a good position, Marco Reus, the captain of the team, who scored from the free kick in the last game, stepped up as the kicker. Reus fired a sharp kick and Brandt bowed. It is unclear whether he intended the shot or the ball to avoid the ball, but he bent down for now. The ball that left Reus’ feet hit Brandt in the back and headed to the goal.
Dortmund, which gained momentum with this goal, finished the game without allowing a run in the second half and eventually won three points and was at the top of the league table.
Brandt, who received the highest rating of the game, led the attack by recording 89% (49/55), three opportunities created, three shots on goal, and two dribbles while playing full 90 minutes.
Brandt has not only played a critical role in this game. Brandt has scored in four consecutive league games recently, and in terms of offensive points, it is his fifth consecutive league game. Brandt has been playing the ace of his team, scoring eight goals and four assists in 22 league games this season.
Brandt was one of the “flower boys” in the Bundesliga. His fair skin and shiny blonde hair were his trademark. With high expectations, Brandt left Bayer 04 Leverkusen for Dortmund in 2019, but he only fell short of expectations. He seemed to be unable to find the right role.
Brandt, who did, is flying this season. The noticeable difference is that he has less hair. It also seems that his appearance and skills have been changed.
The German Bundesliga has been dominated by Bayern Munich for the past decade. It has achieved an unparalleled record of 10 consecutive league wins (2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22), and had already won 21 times before, standing as the best club in Germany.
While Munich slowed down at the beginning of the season, Union Berlin collected points step by step, and Dortmund, which struggled with Munich, won every game since the World Cup break and ranked first.
Second-ranked Munich and third-ranked Union Berlin will face off at 1:30 a.m. on the 27th at home Allianz Arena in Munich. Dortmund secured the second place in this round regardless of the results of the match between the two teams.
Dortmund will try to win the league title for the first time in about 11 years since the 2011-2012 season. Let’s see if Brandt, who is full of skills, can lead Dortmund to the league championship.