Dortmund Tops Bundesliga with Perfect Start, Bayern Stumbles
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- Borussia Dortmund mengoleksi 12 poin dari empat laga pembuka Bundesliga, capaian terbaik sejak 2015/16.
- Kemenangan 1-0 atas VfB Stuttgart via gol Maximilian Beier menempatkan BVB di puncak klasemen, sementara Bayern Munich tertahan 0-0 oleh Schalke.
- Dortmund akan menjamu Werder Bremen pada 9 Oktober, lalu menghadapi Der Klassiker di Munich pada 31 Oktober.
Borussia Dortmund has cemented its position as the only Bundesliga team to secure maximum points from the first four matches of the 2025/26 season. A narrow 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart at the Mercedes-Benz Arena on Saturday (27/9) propelled Die Schwarzgelben to the top of the league table with 12 points, ahead of their main rivals.
Maximilian Beier's lone goal proved to be the decisive factor in a tightly contested match. The 22-year-old capitalized on an opportunity in the second half to beat the Stuttgart goalkeeper, showcasing the depth of Niko Kovač's squad. This result also marks the fourth time Dortmund has swept their opening four matches in their Bundesliga history, and the first since the 2015/16 season under Thomas Tuchel.
Dortmund's success is even more significant as their main rival, Bayern Munich, stumbled. In the second week, Die Roten were held to a 0-0 draw by promoted side Schalke, losing two valuable points. Now, Dortmund sits at the top and will remain there for at least the next three weeks, taking advantage of the long international break.
For the Indonesian public, Dortmund's performance is particularly interesting as the Bundesliga has always had a passionate fanbase in the country. BVB's early-season success in overtaking Bayern could shake the dominance long held by the Bavarian giants. Furthermore, Dortmund has a long history of developing young players, such as Beier, who is now in the spotlight. This also signals that this season's European competition could be more open, which is certainly anticipated by football fans across Indonesia.
Coach Niko Kovač praised Beier's contribution after the match. According to him, the player who was not called up to the national team managed to prove his quality when given the opportunity. "Life writes the most beautiful stories. Maxi wasn't in the national team, but today he scored the goal. That shows we have an incredible squad. He can play anywhere; I always know what I'm going to get from him. Today he reaped the rewards," Kovač stated, as quoted from the official Bundesliga website.
History shows that Dortmund last won the Bundesliga title in the 2011/12 season under Jürgen Klopp. Since then, they have often competed fiercely but consistently failed to surpass Bayern. A bitter moment occurred in May 2023, when Dortmund led the league table heading into the final match but stumbled against Mainz, allowing Bayern to snatch the title. Now, with a perfect start, hopes of ending their title drought are rekindled.
Next, Dortmund will host Werder Bremen at Signal Iduna Park on October 9. Then, the real test awaits: Der Klassiker against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Halloween night, October 31. That match could determine the direction of this season's title race. Can Dortmund maintain consistency and defeat Bayern in their own stadium? Football fans worldwide, including in Indonesia, await the answer.
