Summary
Borussia Dortmund defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-2, disrupting coach Xabi Alonso’s farewell at home and boosting their Champions League hopes. After Leverkusen led with two goals from Jeremie Frimpong, Dortmund made a comeback with goals from Julian Brandt, Julian Ryerson, Karim Adeyemi, and Serhou Guirassy, while Jonas Hofmann added a late goal for Leverkusen. Dortmund remains in fifth place, one point behind Freiburg, with a chance to secure a top-four finish and a Champions League spot in the final match against relegated Holstein Kiel.