Dortmund gegen Leverkusen - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Dortmund and Leverkusen are two of the top teams in the Bundesliga, with Dortmund currently sitting in 5th place and Leverkusen in 6th place.
- 2. The two teams have a long history of competitive matches, with Leverkusen having won 29 of their 78 meetings, while Dortmund has won 27.
- 3. Dortmund is known for their attacking style of play, led by star striker Erling Haaland, who has been in top form this season, scoring 21 goals in 21 Bundesliga matches.
- 4. Leverkusen, on the other hand, has a more balanced approach to the game, with a strong defense and a midfield that is capable of creating scoring opportunities.
- 5. Leverkusen's top scorer this season is Lucas Alario, who has scored 10 goals in 20 Bundesliga matches.
- 6. The last time these two teams met, Dortmund came out on top with a 2-1 victory, thanks to goals from Haaland and Marco Reus.
- 7. Dortmund will be without their captain Marco Reus for this match, as he is currently sidelined with an injury.
- 8. Leverkusen will be looking to bounce back from a recent 2-1 loss to Mainz, while Dortmund will be aiming to extend their unbeaten run to five matches.
- 9. The match will take place at the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund's home stadium, which has a capacity of over 80,000 spectators.
- 10. Both teams will be looking to secure a crucial three points in this match, as they battle for a spot in the top four of the Bundesliga table.