On matchday 21 in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 2-1 away win against VfL Wolfsburg. The victory cut the gap between Dortmund and Bayern Munich to just three points, putting the Germans under intense pressure before their Sunday clash with Hoffenheim.
Dortmund opened the scoring in the 38th minute when Julian Brandt headed home after a pass from Julian Ryerson, giving the home side a pre‑halfway lead.
Wolfsburg remained determined to turn the game around in the second half. They managed to level the match in the 52nd minute when Konstantinos Koulierakis struck a goal from a moment of sustained pressure, capitalising on the hosts’ search for tempo and chances.
Undaunted, Dortmund stayed dangerous. In the 87th minute, Serhou Guirassy restored the advantage for the visitors after a quick pass from Fábio Silva forced a clear‑cut shot that curled past the goalkeeper, sealing a win with a decisive late goal.
Other results from Saturday afternoon: Freiburg beat Bremen 1-0; St. Pauli edged Stuttgart 2-1; Mainz defeated Augsburg 2-0; and Heidenheim lost 0-2 to Hamburger SV.