Borussia Dortmund – Eintracht Frankfurt: Dortmund Pass Another Tough Test (3-1)

Coming into this game, the stakes for both teams were high, but Borussia Dortmund clearly showed their superiority when it mattered the most. Although Dortmund struggled to penetrate Frankfurt’s compact and organized medium-block, they posed enough of a threat to secure another vital three points.

Tactical analysis and match report by Rahul Madhavan.

When Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt meet, the contest usually brims with heightened intensity and promises entertainment. The latest showdown echoed this sentiment, with Dortmund rallying from behind twice to secure a 3-3 draw in an end-to-end contest, characterized by both teams displaying an attacking mindset while struggling to shore up their defenses.

This time, the stakes were further elevated as both teams found themselves next to each other in the standings. Dortmund, fresh off a mid-week triumph over PSV to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals, were placed fifth. The battle for the final automatic Champions League berth with RB Leipzig has started to get intense, which underscored the necessity for three points to maintain the pressure.

Edin Terzić made a few changes from that mid-week victory, starting with Alexander Meyer replacing the injured Gregor Kobel in goal. At the back, Marius Wolf replaced Niklas Süle, joining Mats Hummels, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Ian Maatsen. Emre Can stepped in for the suspended Marcel Sabitzer, while Julian Brandt and Marco Reus anchored the midfield. With Jadon Sancho sidelined for the clash, Karim Adeyemi earned a spot in the starting lineup as well . . .