Borussia Dortmund bounced back from their UEFA Champions League exit with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The victory came after a disappointing draw against Bayern Munich, but Niko Kovac’s side put on a show, turning around a 1-0 deficit to lead 3-1 by halftime.
Itakura’s early strike had given Mönchengladbach the advantage, but Guirassy’s equalizer just before halftime sparked a dramatic turnaround.
Nmecha’s goal two minutes later put Dortmund ahead, and Svensson sealed the win with a stoppage-time header.
Comeback complete
Dortmund’s second-half lead was briefly threatened when Stöger scored from the penalty spot, but they held on for the win.
The result propels them to seventh in the Bundesliga table, just two points shy of a European spot.
Frankfurt remains third, despite a goalless draw at Augsburg.
They hold a three-point cushion over Leipzig, who slipped up over the weekend, and a seven-point lead over Dortmund.
Leipzig’s stumble keeps the Bundesliga title race intense, with Frankfurt looking to maintain their grip on third place.
