Overview
- Borussia Dortmund defeated relegated Holstein Kiel 3-0 on the final matchday to secure the last Champions League spot for next season.
- Dortmund's late-season resurgence saw them win six of their final seven matches, climbing from 11th in February to finish fourth on 57 points, two ahead of Freiburg.
- Key moments in the decisive match included Serhou Guirassy's third-minute penalty, Carl Johansson's early red card for Kiel, and second-half goals from Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha.
- This marks Dortmund's first top-four finish since September, achieving the best seven-matchday comeback in Bundesliga history.
- Champions League qualification provides crucial financial and competitive benefits as Dortmund looks to rebuild after missing out on Europe's top competition in recent seasons.