In a commanding performance at Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious, defeating Hoffenheim 2-0 during matchday 13 of the Bundesliga. Julian Brandt opened the scoring with a goal in the 43rd minute of the first half, followed by Nico Schlotterbeck who doubled the lead just 15 minutes into the second half.
Nico Schlotterbeck’s outstanding display earned him the title of man of the match, thanks to his crucial contribution of one goal. Julian Brandt was also significant in the team’s victory, netting another to solidify their lead.
Dortmund’s head coach, Niko Kovac, opted for a tactical setup of 3-4-3 featuring Gregor Kobel in goal; a defensive line of Aarón Anselmino, Waldemar Anton, and Nico Schlotterbeck; a midfield made up of Yan Couto, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson; and a forward line comprising Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, and Julian Brandt.
On the other hand, Hoffenheim, managed by Christian Ilzer, took to the field with a 4-4-2 formation. Oliver Baumann started in goal, defended by Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Albian Hajdari, and Bernardo Fernandes. In midfield, they had Grischa Prömel, Leon Avdullahu, Wouter Burger, and Fisnik Asllani, while Tim Lemperle and Bazoumana Toure led the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Florian Badstübner.
Looking ahead, Borussia Dortmund will face Freiburg in their next outing, while Hoffenheim will host Hamburg SV. Following this match, Dortmund sits in 3rd place in the standings with 28 points, while Hoffenheim remains in 5th place with 23 points.
Substitutions for Borussia Dortmund
80’ 2T – Julian Brandt was substituted for Carney Chukwuemeka, Karim Adeyemi for Maximilian Beier, Wouter Burger for Adam Hlozek, and Bazoumana Toure for Max Moerstedt.
90’ 2T – Serhou Guirassy was replaced by Fábio Silva, and Felix Nmecha by Jobe Bellingham.
93’ 2T – Yan Couto was substituted for Julian Ryerson.
Substitutions for Hoffenheim
62’ 2T – Fisnik Asllani was replaced by Andrej Kramaric.
73’ 2T – Tim Lemperle was substituted for Ihlas Bebou, and Grischa Prömel for Umut Tohumcu.
Yellow Cards for Hoffenheim:
20’ 2T – Bernardo Fernandes, 23’ 2T – Albian Hajdari.