Borussia Dortmund demolish Freiburg as home run continues
Borussia Dortmund continue their impressive home form with a resounding 4-0 victory against SC Freiburg, showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive solidity.
Dortmund 4–0 Freiburg Goals: 1-0 Beier 7‘ (assist: Bensebaini), 2-0 Nmecha 40‘ (assist: Gittens), 3-0 Brandt 66’, 4-0 Gittens 77‘ (assist: Bensebaini)
Borussia Dortmund entered the match looking to maintain their perfect home record this season, having won all seven of their previous matches at the Signal Iduna Park. Nuri Şahin's side received a boost with the return of several key players, including Gregor Kobel and Jamie Gittens. In contrast, Freiburg came into the game winless in their last three Bundesliga matches, hoping to turn their fortunes around against a formidable opponent.
Beier and Nmecha put Dortmund in control
The home side wasted no time asserting their dominance, with Maximilian Beier breaking the deadlock in the 7th minute. Beier latched onto a clever pass from Ramy Bensebaini, calmly slotting past Noah Atubolu to give Dortmund an early lead. Freiburg had a golden opportunity to equalise in the 24th minute when Vincenzo Grifo's shot was saved by Kobel, and Lucas Höler's follow-up struck the crossbar. This missed chance proved costly as Felix Nmecha doubled Dortmund's lead five minutes before half-time with a sublime strike from distance, wrong-footing Atubolu and sending the Yellow Wall into raptures.
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Brandt and Bynoe-Gittens seal emphatic victory
Dortmund started the second half with the same intensity, dominating possession and creating chances. Freiburg struggled to gain a foothold in the game, and their task was made even more difficult when Patrick Osterhage received his second yellow card in the 63rd minute. Just three minutes later, Julian Brandt effectively sealed the match with a stunning free-kick. The Germany international curled a beautiful shot into the top corner from around 25 yards out, leaving Atubolu with no chance. Gittens put the icing on the cake in the 77th minute, bending a superb shot into the far corner after good work from Bensebaini. The visitors' misery was compounded in stoppage time when Junior Adamu was shown a straight red card for violent conduct, leaving Freiburg to finish the match with nine men.
Player of the Match: Felix Nmecha
While several Dortmund players shone in this dominant display, Nmecha stood out with his all-round performance. Building on his first international goal earlier in the week, Nmecha was a driving force in midfield throughout the match. His sublime strike from distance to make it 2-0 was a testament to both his technique and confidence. Nmecha's energy and work rate in both halves allowed Dortmund to control the tempo of the game, consistently breaking up Freiburg attacks while also contributing to his team's forward play. His performance was crucial in helping Dortmund secure their emphatic victory.
Bundesliga Match Facts
xGoals: Dortmund 1.34 - Freiburg 0.91
Fastest player: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (BVB), 35.96 km/h
Lowest goal probability: 2-0 by Felix Nmecha (BVB), 2 percent
Most pressed player: Donyell Malen (BVB), 25 times under pressure
Pass efficiency: Nico Schlotterbeck (BVB), +3.43
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