Brandt Scores for Borussia Dortmund in Victory Over VfL Wolfsburg, Helping Team Return Top Three

Updated:2026-01-18 07:41    Views:161

Borussia Dortmund secured their place back at the top of the Bundesliga with a thrilling 2-1 victory over VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday night.

The match was played at the Allianz Arena in Dortmund and featured some standout performances from both teams. However, it was Robert Lewandowski's goal that proved to be the deciding factor as he scored twice in the second half to give Dortmund the lead.

In the first half, Dortmund dominated the possession but failed to convert their chances into goals. The visitors, however, were not to be outdone and managed to create several opportunities themselves. But they couldn't quite capitalize on them.

In the second half, Dortmund began to show signs of life and eventually broke through the defense. In the 64th minute, Lewandowski scored his first goal of the game when he rifled home from close range after receiving a pass from Marco Reus.

The visitors didn't go down without a fight, though. They mounted a late comeback attempt and even had the chance to equalize in the 89th minute. But Dortmund held firm and secured their three points.

This win is crucial for Dortmund as they now have 55 points in the table, which puts them third behind Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig. With just two matches left in the season, Dortmund will need to maintain their form if they want to secure their spot in the Champions League.

Meanwhile, VfL Wolfsburg finished in sixth place with 37 points, one point behind Dortmund. The team will look to bounce back in their next game against Schalke 04 on Sunday.

Overall, this was a well-played match between two strong teams who put on a show for the fans. The final score of 2-1 may not have been exactly what everyone hoped for, but it was enough to send Dortmund back to the top of the league.