Borussia Dortmund Claim Thrilling 4-3 Victory Over Bayer Leverkusen
Dortmund Three Times Down, But Haalands Brace Seals Comeback
In a thrilling encounter on matchday 34 of the 2020/2021 Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund overcame a three-goal deficit to snatch a dramatic 4-3 victory against Bayer Leverkusen.
Match Summary
Leverkusen took an early lead through Lucas Alario in the 14th minute, before Florian Wirtz and Kerem Demirbay extended their advantage to 3-0 by the half-hour mark.
Dortmund, however, showed tremendous resilience in the second half. Erling Braut Haaland pulled one back in the 51st minute, and Marco Reus reduced the arrears to 3-2 in the 63rd.
Haaland then leveled the scores with his second goal of the match in the 80th minute, before delivering the decisive blow in the 84th minute with a stunning header.
Haaland Shines Again
Haalands brace was crucial for Dortmunds comeback, taking his tally for the season to 27 league goals.
The Norwegian striker has been in sensational form throughout the campaign and is now the favorite to win the Bundesliga Golden Boot.
Dortmund Secure European Qualification
Dortmunds victory ensures them a top-four finish and qualification for the Champions League next season.
It was a crucial result for the German giants, who have struggled for consistency throughout the campaign.
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