# Borussia Dortmund and Brandt Secure Top-Two Finish in Bundesliga

In a thrilling match against Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund secured their position in the top two of the Bundesliga table with a crucial 2-1 victory. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with Leverkusen dictating play in the first half. However, Dortmund turned things around after halftime, thanks in large part to the brilliant performance of their young star, Jadon Sancho, and the clinical finishing of Marco Reus.

Sancho opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 58th minute with a well-taken goal, but Leverkusen responded quickly through Kevin Volland. The game seemed to be heading for a draw when Sancho once again proved to be the difference-maker. His perfectly timed cross into the box found Reus, who slotted home the winner in the 83rd minute. The goal was Sancho’s second assist of the season, further highlighting his growing influence on the team.

With this win, Dortmund moved to 60 points, becoming the first team in the Bundesliga to reach that milestone. The result also confirmed their top-two finish, ensuring they will head into the DFB-Pokal final with confidence. Manager Marco Rose praised the team’s resilience, saying, “This win shows the character of this group. We’ve come a long way, and this result is a testament to our hard work.”

Brandt, who was instrumental in the match, reflected on his key contributions: “It’s always great to score goals, but it’s the teamwork that makes us successful. We fought for every point and never gave up.”

This victory not only solidifies Dortmund’s place in the Bundesliga’s upper echelon but also cements their status as one of the most exciting teams in European football. With the DFB-Pokal final on the horizon, Dortmund will look to add more silverware to their already impressive resume.