Borussia Dortmund has secured their third place in Bundesliga and extended their lead over rivals VfL Wolfsburg to six points with a thrilling 1-0 victory at home on Sunday.
The match was intense from start to finish as both teams looked to secure a win after two consecutive defeats. With just ten minutes left in the game, Borussia Dortmund's Brandt scored the winning goal for his team. The 22-year-old forward had already scored five goals in the league this season and his goal came right after his heroics in the 4-1 win against Augsburg last weekend.
VfL Wolfsburg were struggling in the early stages of the game but managed to pull one back through a penalty kick by their goalkeeper. However, Dortmund's dominance continued and they sealed the win with a quick counter-attack that saw Brandt open up the scoring.
The victory not only secured Dortmund's position in the Bundesliga table but also lifted their morale. They have now won seven straight games and remain unbeaten in the league. The victory over Wolfsburg is another important step towards reaching the Champions League qualification spots.
Borussia Dortmund's manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players for their hard work and dedication throughout the match. He said: "We worked tirelessly and we deserved this result. We will continue to work hard and strive for more."
In addition to Brandt's goal, Dortmund also got a late assist from defender Marco Reus, who made it happen when he received a pass from midfielder Christian Pulisic and headed past Wolfsburg keeper Javi Martinez with just eight seconds remaining in injury time.
With the win, Dortmund now leads Wolfsburg by four points and could potentially qualify for Europe's premier club competition next season if they maintain their current form. This is a significant achievement for the German champions and they will be looking to build on this momentum going into the upcoming fixtures in the Bundesliga.
Overall, Dortmund's victory over Wolfsburg was a well-deserved triumph for the team and fans alike. It is clear that the team is ready to take on any challenge and reach new heights in the coming weeks and months.