Borussia Dortmund secured their spot in the Champions League by defeating Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4-2 in the second to last Bundesliga match. Leverkusen took the lead early with a goal from Jeremie Frimpong, but Julian Brandt quickly equalized for Dortmund. Julian Ryerson put the visitors in front before the break, but Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy scored in the second half to secure Dortmund’s victory. Jonas Hofmann’s late goal came too late for Leverkusen.
Despite numerous chances in the first half, Leverkusen couldn’t capitalize and the game remained tight. Dortmund, on the other hand, showed no mercy in front of the goal and made the most of their opportunities. In the second half, Dortmund focused on defense and counter-attacks, while Leverkusen struggled to make a significant impact. The victory puts Dortmund in a strong position for the final match, while Leverkusen, who has already secured second place, said goodbye to their coach Xabi Alonso.