Dortmund triumphs: strong 2-0 against St. Pauli and view of the Champions League!

Dortmund triumphs: strong 2-0 against St. Pauli and view of the Champions League!

On March 1, 2025, Borussia Dortmund achieved an important 2-0 victory against FC St. Pauli in the Millerntor Stadium at home. In this game, which took place in front of 29,546 spectators, Dortmund scored two Bundesliga victories in a row for the first time this season.

The first half ended goalless, despite a possession of 58 % for the guests, who were unable to play clear chances. The hosts from St. Pauli also failed to use their opportunities. In the second half it was Serhou Guirassy who scored 1-0 for Dortmund in the 51st minute. A short time later, in the 58th minute, Karim Adeyemi increased to 2-0. This victory continues to secure a place in the middle table area, even if they are currently in tenth place.

team performance pays off

goalkeeper Gregor Kobel spoke about the immense importance of team performance for the team's defensive strength. Dortmund has not conceded a goal for the fourth time in the last five games, which shows that the defensive has become more stable. Niko Kovač, who was only installed as head coach in early February, contributed significantly to this stability. He is the first coach since Nuri Sahin and Mike Tullberg, who was able to celebrate two league victories in a row in his early days.

Sports director Sebastian Kehl emphasized the clear communication and simplicity that Kovač brought into the team. The team not only seems to have strengthened these innovations defensively, but also with regard to self -confidence. Before the upcoming round of 16 in the Champions League against OSC Lille on Tuesday at 9:00 p.m., the team will be optimistic and focused.

st. With this defeat, Pauli suffered the fourth bankruptcy in a row and remains without his own goal. This raises the question of how the team can pass under pressure. While Dortmund has taken a look at his ambitions for the Champions League places, St. Pauli urgently needs to collect points to improve their own situation in the table.

The development that Dortmund takes under Kovač could prove to be crucial, not only in the league, but also in international competition. The upcoming Champions League round will show whether the impetus from the Bundesliga can also be reproduced in the European arena. For example, Volksfreund is exceptionally strong, which makes it confident.

nothing less than a dress rehearsal for the next challenges in the league and on European stage will be the next time for BVB. Kovač has recognized the signs of the times and seems ready to climb new heights with his team.