losing those three points lost them a lead, they could have been first now with 5 points lead temporarily, it could have also put more pressure on Bayern Munich, but so far, Dortmund are just okay doing the necessary getting three points even if it's only with one goal, don't think they could last long.
And we still got plenty of games to go but Bayern Munich and Dortmund are surely natural to lead for the Bundesliga but right now without their previous lead star players, and if this continues then I think these two teams will likely just keep competing until the last matchday and yes 3 points is what Bayern Munich need to lead against Dortmund,
I'm happy to see Dortmund win again, although so far Dortmund's performance has been quite good this season, but like you said Dortmund
have not looked convincing can compete with Bayern to win the Bundesliga trophy this season. Because Dortmund have not played consistently
this season, even two weeks earlier, when Dortmund faced Bremen in the Bundesliga, Dortmund suffered defeat at their own home. Even as you
said there is no one who can replace Haaland yet, although Dortmund have brought in some new players. Moreover, Dortmund often experience
a decline in performance near the end of the season. So I think Bayern is still the strongest candidate to win the Bundesliga trophy this season,
too difficult for Dortmund or other teams to end Bayern's dominance in the Bundesliga. I think Dortmund will likely return to second place this season.
I am not convinced as well but at least they are doing what they can right now they have a hard time with their game against Werder Bremen and lost against them with 2 - 3 and Hertha, even if they win the game they only had 1 goal against them, and now against Hoffenheim and against Bayern Munich this is surely questionable,
I agree with you, Dortmund's performances will often decline in the second half of the Bundesliga, they are not consistent until the end of the competition.
However, today I give a round of applause for the performance of those who have played an elegant, solid game and good cooperation with a squad that I think is simple, and I think they deserve the recognition of all Borussia Dortmund fans.
The win over Hoffenheim was very important for Dortmund to maintain their win at the start of the Bundesliga season, and for the time being they are top of the Bundesliga standings.
Marco Reus can still improve but not that much, but with the other players of Dortmund it is pretty much too early to really say what may happen and it could surprise us until the end like what Leipzig has done on last season, it is pretty much impressive and just like that I think Dortmund is still adjusting because Erling Haaland is now not on the team, they still done great against Freiburg, with 1 - 3 win against them,