Borussia Dortmund’s momentum from their impressive Champions League victory over Celtic was abruptly halted on Saturday as they suffered a surprising 2-1 loss at Union Berlin in the Bundesliga. The defeat marked a stark contrast to their 7-1 demolition of Celtic just days prior, showcasing a significant drop in intensity and focus.
Union Berlin’s Kevin Vogt played a pivotal role in the victory, ending a decade-long goal drought in the Bundesliga. Vogt converted a 26th-minute penalty, marking his first Bundesliga goal since October 18, 2014. This remarkable feat sets a new record for the longest period between goals for an outfield player in the Bundesliga, spanning an astounding 275 matches.
Dortmund’s lack of aggression was evident throughout the first half, as they conceded another goal through Yorbe Vertessen’s low strike from the edge of the box. Although Julian Ryerson pulled one back for Dortmund after the hour mark, they were unable to find an equalizer despite mounting pressure in the latter stages of the game. The loss drops Dortmund to seventh place in the Bundesliga standings with 10 points.
The unexpected defeat serves as a reminder of the Bundesliga’s unpredictable nature and Dortmund’s need to maintain consistency across all competitions. Their next challenge will be to recover and return to their winning ways in the coming weeks.
