The resumption of the Bundesliga sparked some excitement in the microcosm of the football. The first major championship to resume competition after the interruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the Bundesliga offered us an attractive Ruhr derby for its return. Borussia Dortmund hosted Schalke 04 behind closed doors at Signal-Iduna-Park. In a necessarily special context with a drastic health protocol, the two teams were eager to do battle. For this shock of the 26th day, Lucien Favre opted for a 3-4-3 with the trio Brandt, Hazard, Haaland at the forefront. The Swiss technician had to deplore the absences of Witsel, Reus, Can and left Sancho on the bench following muscular problems. On the Schalke side, David Wagner also relied on a 3-4-3 and established notably Todibo and Harit. If the BVB quickly gained possession, the latter experienced the worst difficulties to approach the goals of his rival. We had to wait until the 24th minute to see the first opportunity of the match. On the right, Brandt distilled a good center for Haaland whose volley found the minnet.
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An opportunity that allowed this derby to get carried away and Schalke finally showed the tip of his nose. Caligiuri in the area landed a beautiful shot repelled by Burki (26th). Three minutes later, Dortmund opened the scoring. Well shifted on the right by Brandt, Hazard centered for Haaland whose deviation left Schubert no chance (1-0, 29th). Just before the break, the Borussia made the break thanks to Guerreiro well served by Brandt who adjusted Schubert with a beautiful strike (2-0, 45th). Upon returning from the locker room, Lucien Favre’s men delivered the final blow. On a clear counter attack, Haaland served Brandt who shifted Hazard whose sudden strike cheated Schubert (3-0, 48th). Shortly after the hour, Dortmund scored a fourth goal thanks to Guerreiro who took advantage of a good discount from Haaland to crucify Schubert closely (4-0, 63rd). Thanks to this brilliant success, Borussia Dortmund consolidated their second place and returned temporarily to a length of Bayern Munich.
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RB Leipzig drops two precious points against Freiburg
Another match to follow with attention this afternoon, the RB Leipzig which faced Freiburg at the Red Bull Arena. Julian Nagelsmann aligned a 4-3-3 and established tenants including Christopher Nkunku and Nordi Mukiele. The current third in the Bundesliga got his first opportunity at the start of the match with Nkunku whose shot was deflected for a corner by Schwolow (7th). Very enterprising, Nagelsmann’s men were once again dangerous with Werner who saw his strike repulsed by Schwolow (14th). But against all odds, Friborg opened the scoring. Following a corner kick struck by Grifo, Gulde shrewdly deflected the leather and deceived Gulacsi (0-1, 34th). An opening score that disturbed Leipzig. Just before the break, Gunter, served behind the defense, crossed his shot too much to deceive Gulacsi (45 ‘).
Upset, Nagelsmann’s men returned to the meadow with other intentions. Halstenberg triggered a heavy shot returned by Schwolow (52). Freshly entered, Lookman, alone in the box, crossed his hair too much to try to tie (56 ‘). The opportunities multiplied for RB Leipzig and Kampl then Poulsen missed the boat (60th). Put under pressure, Friborg gave way in the last quarter of an hour. On the left Kampl distilled an excellent center for Poulsen whose head left no chance for Schwolow (1-1, 77th). At the end of the match, Leipzig pushed to snatch the victory. With this draw, RB Leipzig let Dortmund drop to second place. In the other matches which took place at 3.30 p.m., Hertha Berlin strangled Hoffenheim (3-0), Wolfsburg won in extra time against Augsburg (1-2) and Dusseldorf and Paderborn left back to back (0-0 ).
Afternoon results
Augsburg 1-2 Wolfsburg : Brooks (54th, csc) for Augsburg; Steffen (44th), Ginczek (90 + 1) for Wolfsburg
Dortmund 4-0 Schalke 04: Haland (29th), Guerreiro (45th, 63rd), Hazard (48th) for Dortmund
Dusseldorf 0-0 Paderborn
Hoffenheim 0-3 Hertha Berlin : Akpoguma (58th, csc), Ibisevic (60th), Cunha (74th) for Hertha Berlin
RB Leipzig 1-1 Friborg: Poulsen (77th) for Leipzig; Gulde (34th) for Friborg
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