As the 18th matchday in the German Bundesliga got underway, Borussia Dortmund suffered a disappointing 0-2 defeat at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt. This marks the third consecutive loss for the Black and Yellows, leaving them in a precarious position on the table, currently holding the tenth spot and in danger of further regression. Frankfurt, on the other hand, secured a solid third place with this win.
Hugo Ekitiké’s 18th-minute goal put the hosts ahead, as he capitalized on Kristensen’s clever pass down the right flank, collected the ball at the five-yard box, and expertly chipped it into the far corner of the net.
In the dying minutes, Dortmund’s midfielders allowed Frankfurt to gain possession and 20-year-old Danish defender Oscar Hojlund, making his first Bundesliga appearance, scored his first goal in the league with a nonchalant finish. The uncertainty surrounding Nuri Sahin’s future as Dortmund’s coach has grown more pronounced following this latest defeat.