Borussia Dortmund kicked off Matchday 7 in the Bundesliga with a 2-1 victory at the Westfalenstadion on Friday night, paving the way for an exciting Konferenz on Saturday. With a total of 13 goals scored across five matches during the afternoon, fans witnessed some remarkable goals throughout Germany.
Here are three main storylines from the Bundesliga Konferenz.
RB Leipzig Takes Temporary Lead
RB Leipzig, led by Marco Rose, achieved a 2-0 victory against their opponent, thanks to goals from Xavi Simons and Willi Orban, placing them atop the Bundesliga standings for the moment. If Bayern Munich fails to win against Stuttgart in the day’s Topspiel, Leipzig will hold their position. The title race is intensifying, with only four points separating the top six teams.
This comes after Rose discussed the Bundesliga title race and managing expectations during an interview with the DFL over the international break. Leipzig has yet to win the Meisterschale since their promotion in 2016, but with a lineup featuring talents like Benjamin Šeško, Loïs Openda, Antonio Nusa, and Simons, this season presents a promising opportunity.
Victor Boniface Shines with Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface had a chance to put his team ahead early with a penalty but missed the opportunity against Kevin Trapp. Following a controversial foul leading to the penalty, Eintracht Frankfurt might have felt relieved.
After falling behind to Omar Marmoush’s goal, Leverkusen fought back effectively. Robert Andrich equalized shortly after, and Boniface netted the winning goal in the final 20 minutes, marking his fifth goal in the Bundesliga this season and his third in the past four league games. Xabi Alonso’s side bounced back to secure a vital win after struggling in previous matches.
Bochum Continues Winless Streak
A late goal by Christian Gamboa brought some hope to Bochum’s travelling supporters as they trailed Hoffenheim 2-1. However, Haris Tabakovic’s stoppage-time goal sealed a 3-1 victory for Hoffenheim, leaving Bochum still searching for their first win after seven Bundesliga matches. They will head into the weekend at the bottom of the league, four points behind St. Pauli, who occupy the relegation playoff spot.
With tough matches against Bayern Munich, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bayer Leverkusen on their schedule, it remains uncertain when Bochum will earn their next point.