Borussia Dortmund has suffered a significant setback in their quest for a second consecutive Bundesliga title as they were defeated by Union Berlin on Saturday evening. The match ended in a 2-1 loss, which was a major blow to their hopes of maintaining their lead at the top of the table.
Dortmund had been in excellent form recently, having won six out of their last seven games, but they were unable to maintain this momentum against Union Berlin. The visitors took the lead through a goal from Benjamin Kehrer in the 24th minute, before Dortmund levelled things up thanks to a strike from Christian Pulisic in the 56th minute.
However, Union Berlin were able to hold onto their advantage, with goals from Julian Brandt and Timo Werner securing the win for their side. The result means that Dortmund will now have to settle for third place in the league standings, with Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig both still in contention for the title.
The defeat is sure to be a major blow to Dortmund's confidence, especially after their impressive run of form in recent weeks. However, there is no reason to panic just yet as the team can still turn things around and fight for the title come the final day of the season.
Despite the disappointment, it is important to remember that football is full of ups and downs, and while this loss may be tough to take, there is always hope for a comeback. With their next game coming up against Eintracht Frankfurt, Dortmund will need to regroup and focus on finding a way back into the title race.