A high-profile clash in the Bundesliga saw Borussia Dortmund host Bayer Leverkusen in Matchday 29, but despite the billing, the motivations of the two sides told a different story. While Dortmund sit comfortably in second place with little immediate pressure, Leverkusen are locked in a fierce battle for a coveted UEFA Champions League spot.

That urgency ultimately made the difference. Bayer Leverkusen edged a tight contest thanks to a decisive goal from Robert Andrich just before half-time, a moment of quality that proved enough to separate the sides.

Dortmund struggled to find their usual attacking rhythm, while Leverkusen showed discipline and composure to protect their narrow lead and secure a vital three points on the road.

2025-26, Germany - Bundesliga

Borussia D - Bayer 04 0:1 (0:1)
Goals: Andrich, 42 (0:1)

Borussia D: Kobel; Anton; Schlotterbeck N.; Bensebaini; Svensson D. (Beier M., 59); Ryerson (Kabar, 75); Brandt; Sabitzer (Chukwuemeka C., 64); Bellingham Jo. (Özcan Sa., 76); Guirassy; Fábio Silva
Substitution: Beier M. (from 59); Chukwuemeka C. (from 64); Kabar (from 75); Özcan Sa. (from 76)
Bench: Meyer A.; Süle; Reggiani
Yellow Cards: Bensebaini 5; Guirassy 45; Beier M. 63

Bayer 04: Flekken; Badé L.; Tapsoba E.; Grimaldo; Andrich; Tella (Poku E., 74); Aleix Garcia; Palacios Ex.; Maza (Tillman M., 90); Culbreath (Vazquez L., 74); Kofane (Schick, 54)
Substitution: Schick (from 54); Vazquez L. (from 74); Poku E. (from 74); Tillman M. (from 90)
Bench: Blaswich; Oermann; Fernández Ez.; Hofmann; Ben Seghir