Julian Brandt double helps Borussia Dortmund overcome injuries and beat VfB Stuttgart

Borussia Dortmund got back to winning ways in the Bundesliga at the Mercedes-Benz Arena, as Marco Rose’s side secured their first victory in three games with a 2-0 success over VfB Stuttgart. Within two minutes, Dortmund were dealt a setback, as Gio Reyna pulled up with an injury, as his fitness woes this season continued.

The American was replaced by Julian Brandt. Ad/> The midfielder then put BVB ahead after 12 minutes, becoming the earliest Bundesliga substitute goalscorer in the process.

Jude Bellingham played Erling Haaland in behind from midfield, before the Norwegian squared the ball for Brandt to slot home at the far post. BundesligaLeipzig keep Champions League hopes alive and deal hammer blow to Dortmund title hopes02/04/2022 AT 15:36 Despite the flag initially going up for offside, the replays showed Haaland had timed his run perfectly, and the goal was awarded following a VAR check.

Brandt then got his brace and sealed the win for Dortmund with 20 minutes to go, placing a low effort from outside the area into the bottom corner. The result sees Dortmund close the gap to Bayern Munich to six points at the top of the table.

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