Borussia Dortmund have secured their third consecutive win in the Bundesliga with a convincing 3-0 victory over 1. FC Köln at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday evening.
The game was dominated by Borussia Dortmund from the start, with the visitors dominating possession and creating numerous chances throughout the first half. However, it wasn't until the 54th minute that they finally broke the deadlock through a header from Julian Brandt.
Just three minutes later, Dortmund doubled their lead thanks to a goal from Erling Haaland, who scored his 22nd goal of the season. The Norwegian forward's powerful shot found the back of the net and gave Dortmund a commanding 2-0 advantage at halftime.
In the second half, 1. FC Köln tried to mount a comeback, but it was too little too late as Dortmund added another goal through another Haaland finish in the 78th minute. The German striker's finish was clinical and well-taken, sealing the win for his team.
For the match, Borussia Dortmund had seven shots on target compared to just one for 1. FC Köln, which was a clear indication of the dominance of the home side. The victory also saw them move up to fourth place in the table, just two points behind leaders Bayern Munich.
Overall, it was a dominant performance from Borussia Dortmund, who showed why they are considered one of the top teams in Europe. With their star performers in good form, it looks like they will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the league this season.