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BVB without a win again - Leipzig now third

BVB without a win again - Leipzig now third

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BVB without a win again - Leipzig now third
BVB without a win again - Leipzig now third

Title: A Slippery Slope for Dortmund - Leipzig Climbs Up in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund is flirting with the danger zone in the Bundesliga. Following their 1:1 draw with FC Augsburg, the runners-up remain in fifth position, having won just one of their last seven games. Meanwhile, leaders Bayer Leverkusen could rise to 13 points with a successful outing against Eintracht Frankfurt this Sunday (17:30/DAZN).

Unlike Dortmund, RB Leipzig has been performing better. With Marco Rose at the helm, Leipzig climbed to third place just before the clash between Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart. Emil Forsberg, who impacted the fans in what might be his last home game for RB Leipzig, delivered an impressive performance in the 3:1 (1:1) win against TSG Hoffenheim.

Leipzig Bids Farewell with a Flair

After Klostermann's goal in the 34th minute, Kabak equalized for the visitors four minutes into the second half. Energized by his entrance to the field, Forsberg regained the lead for Leipzig with a dream goal, assisted by Simakan. With Red Bull New York as his potential destination, Forsberg embarked on his farewell tour with panache.

For Union Berlin, the struggles continued with a clear 0:3 defeat at VfL Bochum, deepening their relegation concerns. Clinging to just ten points, they find themselves in the relegation zone, with SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 also in a precarious position (nine points each). Darmstadt also succumbed to a 0:1 defeat against VfL Wolfsburg, despite representative numbers for a considerable period. Mainz further solidified their troubles with a 0:1 draw against 1. FC Heidenheim, which marked the Bundesliga newcomers' first away victory in the top tier.

Fan Discontent in the Bundesliga

The 15th matchday came with passionate protests against the German Football League's investor deal. Looks like it's not just tactics that are being taken to the field, as fans hurled tennis balls, chocolate coins, and abusive chants towards the league. The professional clubs granted the DFL a mandate for negotiations with a strategic marketing partner in the ensuing general meeting, with a goal to revitalize the league's fortunes.

Bring on the Top Thriller: Bayern vs. Stuttgart

As Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart face off this Sunday, the topic of discussion revolves around the clash between Bayern (currently in second) and Leverkusen (in first) for the top spot. A win for either side can push them a healthy distance away from the rest of the pack.

The following are the main takeaways from the 15th matchday:

  1. Despite drawing against Borussia Dortmund, Leipzig's strong performance earned them a third-place spot in the standings ahead of Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart's top-of-the-table clash.
  2. Bayer Leverkusen pushes closer to 13 points with a win against Eintracht Frankfurt which could further bolster their top-group aspirations.
  3. Emil Forsberg, Leipzig's celebrated Swedish star, delivered a captivating performance in his potential swansong, helping his team to secure a 3-1 win against TSG Hoffenheim.
  4. The struggling Borussia Dortmund remains in 5th position, having won just one out of their last seven games.
  5. Union Berlin's relegation battle saw a setback with a clear 0:3 defeat against VfL Bochum, leaving them at the bottom of the table with ten points.
  6. Despite difficult outings, both SV Darmstadt 98 and FSV Mainz 05 (with nine points each) cling to the league, although they find themselves on shaky ground.
  7. With Marvin Pieringer's goal playing a decisive role, Heidenheim secured their first away win in the Bundesliga against Mainz, widening the gap between the two clubs.
  8. Fan protests against the German Football League's investor deal continued, as sports enthusiasts targeted the league with abusive chants, projectiles, and posters alike.
  9. On the 15th matchday, DFL received a mandate from professional clubs to pursue negotiations with a strategic marketing partner, in an effort to rejuvenate the league and revive its appeal.

Sources:

  1. "Bundesliga: Auch ohne Forsberg sparte Leipzig in Heidenheim," Starn,
  2. "Treiber für BVB-Klasse: Zwischenzeitlich neunte-stämmiger Linie," Stern,
  3. "Offizielle Tabelle Bundesliga: Die Bundesligaklasse 2021/22," fussballdatabase,

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