
Crisis at Signal Iduna: Dortmund's Confidence Crumbles Before Crucial Showdown
Borussia Dortmund's struggles continued in a disappointing Bundesliga encounter, suffering a crushing 2-0 defeat against struggling Bochum on Saturday. Greek winger Georgios Masouras delivered a devastating blow, scoring both goals and compounding the misery for the 11th-placed side. The result starkly highlighted Dortmund's widening gap from the Bundesliga's elite, with champions Bayer Leverkusen and leaders Bayern Munich set to clash later in a highly anticipated top-of-the-table showdown. New manager Niko Kovac's rocky start continues, following last week's 2-1 home loss to VfB Stuttgart in his debut match. His team's sole bright spot came midweek with a commanding 3-0 victory against Sporting in the Champions League. The mounting pressure on Dortmund grows with each disappointing result, leaving fans and management questioning the team's current form and future prospects in the competitive German top flight.