Beier late show sends Dortmund to top of Bundesliga

BERLIN: Maximilian Beier's late goal proved decisive as Borussia Dortmund claimed a 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, propelling them to the top of the Bundesliga table on Saturday. The match, held at Signal Iduna Park, saw Dortmund struggle for clear chances throughout the game. Substitute Jobe Bellingham significantly contributed to the win by providing an assist for Beier, who capitalized on the opportunity just inside the box in the 80th minute.

This narrow win marked Dortmund's first league triumph since mid-September, putting them three points clear at the top of the standings. However, Bayern Munich holds the top position with a potential return to the summit contingent on a win against Freiburg on Sunday. Bayern's coach, Vincent Kompany, is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital after collapsing during training due to an unknown virus.

Beier, praised by Dortmund coach Niko Kovac, expressed his satisfaction with the winning goal, noting the importance of the finishing touches in matches.