RB Leipzig Defeats Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Despite Dortmund's Missed Chances

Borussia Dortmund dominates the second half but fails to convert opportunities, leaving their European qualification hopes in jeopardy.

RB Leipzig secured a 2-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund with goals from Xavi Simons and Loïs Openda, maintaining their push for Champions League qualification.
Dortmund struggled in the first half, conceding early and exposing defensive vulnerabilities, particularly on the right flank.
Despite a dominant second half with 25 shots and a high expected-goals value, Dortmund failed to score, hitting the woodwork multiple times and being denied by Leipzig's defense and goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi.
Captain Emre Can and sporting director Sebastian Kehl expressed frustration over missed opportunities and poor defensive organization on set pieces, which led to Leipzig's second goal.
The loss leaves Dortmund seven points off European qualification spots, with upcoming matches against Mainz, Freiburg, and Bayern Munich seen as critical for their season.