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Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways in the Bundesliga with a 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday.
After successive league draws against Werder Bremen and Union Berlin, BVB had to remain patient against Adi Hütter’s side before substitute Maximilian Beier finally broke the deadlock in the 80th minute.
Dortmund had created the better chances as the game wore on, but Frankfurt goalkeeper Noah Atubolu repeatedly kept the hosts at bay before Beier found the far corner to secure all three points.
Speaking after the game, head coach Niko Kovac praised his side for responding after a demanding run of fixtures.
“After such a demanding stretch of days, we had to dig deep in this match against a very good Eintracht team. In the second half, we were able to increase the pressure, prevent opposition chances, and walked off the field as deserved winners.”
Kovac also stressed the importance of beating a strong opponent after Dortmund’s recent away schedule.
“Coming off those tough away games, what I care about most is that we beat a quality side. That’s our takeaway, and we hope we can do it again in a few days.”
Borussia Dortmund pleased with back-to-back wins amid ongoing difficult run of fixtures
DORTMUND, GERMANY - OCTOBER 24: Niko Kovac, Manager of Borussia Dortmund, reacts during the Bundesliga 2026/27 match between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park on October 24, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Frederic Scheidemann/Getty Images)
