Dortmund Secures Vital Win Against Leverkusen in Bundesliga Clash
Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter against Bayer Leverkusen, securing a 2-1 win at the BayArena. The match, part of matchday 12 in the 2025-26 season, saw Dortmund overcome a resilient Leverkusen side in a game that was closely contested for the most part.
The game took place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with both teams entering the match on a high after Champions League victories earlier in the week. Leverkusen had stunned Manchester City 2-0, while Dortmund had convincingly defeated Villarreal 4-0.
Despite Bayern Munich leading the Bundesliga standings with 34 points, both Leverkusen and Dortmund were eager to close the gap. The match lived up to its billing as the biggest game of the weekend.
Match Highlights
The game remained goalless until late in the second half. Leverkusen finally broke through in the 83rd minute when Christian Kofane converted a perfect cross from Ibrahim Maza, beating Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
However, Leverkusen's joy was short-lived as Dortmund managed to hold on to their lead and secure a crucial 2-1 victory. The win sees Dortmund close the gap on Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table.
Emre Can, the Borussia Dortmund midfielder, was also in the spotlight. Odds were placed on him scoring a goal in the match, with odds at +575. While he didn't score, his presence on the field was notable. Can has one goal and zero assists for Dortmund this season, with an expected goals (xG) of 0.0, closely matching his actual goal tally.
Key Stats
- Borussia Dortmund has scored 19 goals in 11 games this season.
- Bayer Leverkusen has scored 27 goals in 11 games.
- Dortmund's goal difference is +9.
- Leverkusen's goal difference is +12.
The match provided plenty of excitement and drama, showcasing the quality and competitiveness of the Bundesliga. Football fans in South Africa will be keen to follow both teams' progress as the season unfolds.