At 22:30 Beijing time on December 11, a match in the 15th round of the Bundesliga was contested, with title-winning favourite Borussia Dortmund facing Bochum at home. Borussia Dortmund finished 2nd with 10 wins and 4 losses in the first 14 rounds, without a single draw. In the last round of the league, Borussia Dortmund played at home against the powerful Bayern, only to lose 2-3 to their opponents in the lead goal, giving up a crucial three points on the way to the title, which was a bit of a blow to the team. In the Champions League in midweek, Borussia Dortmund beat Besiktas 5-0, but Borussia Dortmund only finished 3rd in the group and did not qualify for the Champions League knockout stage. This time Borussia Dortmund took on Bochum. Bochum has been in good shape lately, with two consecutive wins. It won't be easy for Borussia Dortmund to win this game.
In this match, Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 4231 formation. Kerber served as the starting goalkeeper. Schultz, Zagadou, Hummels and Meuniers are paired at 4-back. Dahoud and Emre Jen double backs. Wolff, Royce and Bellingham joined forces. Haaland is at the top. Hazard Jr., Witsel, Knauf and Brandt sit on the bench. Mukoko and Akanji are out injured.
After the start of the game, both sides were slower and hotter, failing to create decent opportunities, and the scene was somewhat dull. After 15 minutes of playing, the opportunity gradually appeared. Bellingham's powerful shot in the 17th minute was deflected by the goalkeeper. Two minutes later, Adejay's low shot from a tight angle into the far corner was deflected wide. In the 24th minute, Schultz sent a cross from the left and Haaland curled up in the middle of the penalty area and fired a shot that was blocked by the defender in front of him. Two minutes later, Haaland had another chance when his low-range shot was saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 27th minute, Adjei volleyed inside the box and the goalkeeper held the ball firmly in his arms. In the 37th minute, Reus whipped a shot in the middle of the penalty area and was blocked by a defender. In the 39th minute, Bochum scored! Korbel struck a foul to give Bochum a penalty and Poulter tricked the goalkeeper into scoring the ball steadily. Dortmund was caught in a passive situation. At the end of the half, Borussia Dortmund trailed 1-0. Borussia Dortmund scored none of his six shots in the first half. Bochum, on the other hand, had just three shots on goal in the first half and scored on penalties.
The second half was easy to fight again. In the 47th minute, Reus fired a low shot from a tight angle on the right side of the penalty area and the goalkeeper fell to the ground to save the ball. Two minutes later, Bellingham sent a scalpel straight into the ball, Haaland stepped forward, and shot straight at it, resulting in a high kick. Bellingham then got a good chance, and his close-range shot was blocked. In the 53rd minute, Wolff whipped a shot near the penalty spot and the referee watched the replay and decided that the goal was invalid.
In the 59th minute, Haaland's header hit the goal and the ball bounced off the right upright. Five minutes later, Meunier sent a cross from the right, Bellingham wrapped up the shot in the middle and the opposing defender took the ball off the line. In the 77th minute, Bellingham whipped a shot inside the penalty area and was blocked off the line. In the 84th minute, Haaland sent a cross, Brant volleyed in the air and the ball went in. Brent saved Dort. In the end, Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Bochum. Borussia Dortmund suffered two winless games in the league, conceding five points in two. Haaland, who was worth 150 million euros, was dumbfounded and failed to help the team with goals.