Borussia Dortmund have secured another victory, defeating SC Freiburg 2-1 at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday evening. The win sees the Bundesliga side move up to third place in the table.
The match was closely contested throughout, with both sides creating numerous opportunities to score. However, it was Borussia Dortmund who eventually broke the deadlock through a goal from Nigerian forward Emmanuel Dennis. He scored in the 45th minute after a fine run and finish.
SC Freiburg were able to respond in the second half, but they could not find a way past Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Freddy Franko, who made several crucial saves to keep his team in the game.
Despite the narrow loss, SC Freiburg manager Florian Kohlmann praised his team for their performance against one of Europe's top clubs. "We showed great character and determination," he said. "We created some good chances and we should have had more goals."
Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre was also pleased with his team's display. "It was a tough game and we knew it would be difficult," he said. "But we played well and I'm very happy with the result."
With just two games remaining in the season, Borussia Dortmund now sit three points behind league leaders Bayern Munich. They will need to continue their strong form if they want to secure a spot in the Champions League next season.
Overall, it was a successful night for Borussia Dortmund as they moved closer to securing a top-four finish in the Bundesliga. With the pressure off, they can focus on preparing for the final few weeks of the season and ensuring that they end the campaign on a high note.