Dortmund seemed eager to make a stunning comeback for the fans. Edin Terzic’s men domineered from the off and although, there were rare chances in the opening quarter of an hour, a grand pass from Julian Brandt made all the difference. The midfielder’s outstanding first-time ball found Reus to shoot in from close range. Hoffenheim reamined on the back foot for the remainder of the half. They were only able to get one shot in the first 45 minutes. Meanhile, BVB enjoyed numerous opportunities to expand their lead.
Georginio Rutter had the best chance of the match after turning Nico Schlotterbeck on the edge of the box and showcasing a shot wide. Andrej Kramaric curled a free-kick over the bar from 20 yards. This helped Hoffenheim gain momentum. Yet, they were pushed into defense again because Oliver Baumann denied Thorgan Hazard and Anthony Modeste in quick succession. And then, Bellingham headed wide from a corner.