Borussia Dortmund endured a frustrating afternoon at Signal Iduna Park, throwing away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Werder Bremen under interim coach Mike Tullberg. While the result ended Dortmund’s four-game losing streak in all competitions, it extended their winless run in the Bundesliga to four matches.
Match Summary
- First Half:
Dortmund suffered an early blow when Felix Nmecha was forced off with an injury, and things worsened when Nico Schlotterbeck received a straight red card in the 20th minute. Despite being down to ten men, Serhou Guirassy headed the hosts in front in the 28th minute, giving Dortmund a much-needed lift. - Second Half:
Guirassy was involved again as Marco Friedl turned his cutback into his own net in the 51st minute, doubling Dortmund’s lead. However, Werder Bremen capitalized on Dortmund’s defensive frailties, with Leonardo Bittencourt halving the deficit in the 65th minute. Marvin Duksch completed the comeback with a composed finish, and Bremen looked the more likely side to score a winner as Dortmund clung on for a point.
Key Stats and Takeaways
- Points Dropped:
Dortmund have now dropped 11 points from winning positions this season, highlighting their struggles to close out games. Only Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen (13 each) have dropped more. - Bremen’s Resilience:
Werder Bremen have salvaged nine points from losing positions this season, the highest in the Bundesliga. - Winless Streak:
Dortmund are now winless in four Bundesliga matches, equaling their longest such streak since December 2023.
Player Performances
Borussia Dortmund
- Serhou Guirassy: 8/10
The standout player for Dortmund, scoring the opener and playing a key role in the second goal. - Nico Schlotterbeck: 3/10
Sent off early, leaving his team with a numerical disadvantage for much of the game. - Mats Hummels: 6/10
Tried to marshal the defense but struggled to contain Bremen’s attacks late on.
Werder Bremen
- Leonardo Bittencourt: 7.5/10
Scored Bremen’s first goal and was a constant threat in the second half. - Marvin Duksch: 8/10
Held his nerve to equalize and nearly found a winner late on.
Managerial Impact
Interim coach Mike Tullberg faced a baptism of fire, dealing with an early injury, a red card, and a resilient opponent. While his team showed spirit, the defensive lapses that plagued Nuri Sahin’s tenure remain unresolved.
What’s Next?
- Dortmund: The pressure mounts as they sit 10th in the Bundesliga with 26 points. A permanent managerial appointment is needed to stabilize the team.
- Bremen: Bremen climb to eighth, one point above Dortmund, and will look to build on their impressive comeback.
Dortmund’s inability to capitalize on their lead underscores their ongoing struggles, while Bremen’s fighting spirit further cements their reputation as Bundesliga comeback specialists.
