Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hoffenheim, Bundesliga: BVB Cement Third Place With Breezy Win

Borussia Dortmund cemented third place in the Bundesliga with a comfortable 2-0 win over Hoffenheim on Sunday (December 8, 2025). Julian Brandt set the home side on its way shortly before halftime. Nico Schlotterbeck doubled Dortmund’s lead with a fierce shot that swerved into the bottom corner in the 60th minute. Dortmund moved back to a point behind second-placed Leipzig, who demolished Eintracht Frankfurt 6-0 on Saturday. League leaders Bayern Munich, who thrashed Stuttgart 5-0 on Saturday, have an eight-point advantage over Leipzig.

Updated on: 8 December 2025 11:12 am

Borussia Dortmund Vs Hoffenheim Bundesliga 2025-26 match-Nico Schlotterbeck

Borussia's Nico Schlotterbeck celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during Germany Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, in Dortmund, Germany. | Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP

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Borussia's Nico Schlotterbeck, top left, abd Serhou Guirassy, centre, challenge for the ball with Hoffenheim's goalkeeper Oliver Baumann during Germany Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, in Dortmund, Germany. | Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP

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Borussia Dortmund Vs Hoffenheim Bundesliga 2025-26 match-Julian Brandt

Borussia's Julian Brandt, left, scores the opening goal during Germany Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, in Dortmund, Germany. | Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP

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Borussia Dortmund Vs Hoffenheim Bundesliga 2025-26 match-Aaron Anselmino

Borussia's Aaron Anselmino, left, and Hoffenheim's Wouter Burger challenge for the ball during Germany Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, in Dortmund, Germany. | Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP

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Borussia's Julian Brandt celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during Germany Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, in Dortmund, Germany. | Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP

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Borussia's Julian Brandt, third from right, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during Germany Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, in Dortmund, Germany. | Photo: Bernd Thissen/dpa via AP

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