Borussia Dortmund put four goals past VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday evening to climb up to fifth in the table – their highest position since Matchday 12 – while ending 12th-placed VfL’s hopes of qualifying for Europe once and for all. The Wolves showed promise in the first half after falling behind early on, but the home side dominated the second period to stretch the Green-and-Whites’ winless run to eight games. The 4-0 reverse was also VfL’s heaviest defeat of the campaign so far.
More facts and figures
Out of sorts: VfL have taken only six points from their last ten Bundesliga games. They have lost six of those matches, leaving them 16th in the form table for the second half of the season.
Early setback: Dortmund’s third-minute opener was the earliest goal the Wolves have conceded this term. It was also BVB’s quickest goal of the current campaign.
Impressive cameo: Second-half substitute David Odogu was the only player on the pitch to win all his attempted duels.
Duo at the double: Serhou Guirassy found the net for the third successive league game on Saturday. The Guinea international scored Dortmund’s first two goals before Karim Adeyemi – who replaced Jamie Gittens in the 67th minute – completed the scoring with a brace of his own.
Head-to-head
Attempts: BVB 11 – VfL 11
Distance covered: BVB 119.65 km – VfL 113.69 km
Possession: BVB 55% – VfL 45%
Challenges won: BVB 47% – VfL 53%
Pass completion rate: BVB 87% – VfL 85%
Dribble success rate: BVB 50% – VfL 62%
Fastest player: Serhou Guirassy (BVB) 32.7 km/h – Tiago Tomas (VfL) 35.6 km/h
Most distance covered: Daniel Svensson (BVB) 12.79 km – Joakim Maehle (VfL) 11.73 km
