Adeyemi Settles Six-Pointer – Dortmund Consolidates Title Credentials

À Éviter Score Futmetrix: 25/100. A clinical victory that matters: Borussia Dortmund secures second place with a 1-0 win over VfL Wolfsburg, while the visitors sink deeper into the relegation battle—early-season ruthlessness on display.

Adeyemi's Precision, Ryerson's Vision

The opening 20 minutes told the entire story. Karim Adeyemi struck with surgical precision after Julian Ryerson threaded the perfect pass—the midfielder's four key passes orchestrated Dortmund's intensity from the midfield. One moment of clinical finishing separated the teams. Dortmund's balance was evident: 56% possession, 12 shots (4 on target), and a relentless press that suffocated Wolfsburg's creative outlets. At Signal Iduna Park, the hosts dictated play with the precision of a side chasing silverware.

Bensebaini's Fortress

Ramy Bensebaini was the unsung architect of this victory. With a 7.9 rating, the left-back transformed Dortmund's defence into an impenetrable wall. Wolfsburg managed nine shots but couldn't find the target—a damning statistic that underscores Dortmund's defensive control. Nine corners for the home side created constant stakes in the box, while Wolfsburg's three corners yielded nothing. The balance shifted decisively after Adeyemi's goal; Wolfsburg never threatened to level.

Wolfsburg's Relegation Spectre

For Wolfsburg, this defeat deepens the crisis. At 12th place with just five points from four matches (form: LDDW), the gap to safety widens. Dortmund's 10 points and unbeaten record—three wins, one draw—places them firmly in the title conversation. This six-pointer exposed the gulf: Dortmund's 88% pass accuracy and clinical finishing versus Wolfsburg's 84% accuracy and toothless attack (0 shots on target). The stakes couldn't be higher for Wolfsburg; they need immediate results.