Borussia Dortmund Faces Bundesliga Struggles as Champions League Hopes Fade

A 0-2 loss to RB Leipzig underscores Dortmund's inconsistent domestic form, leaving the team in 11th place with seven points separating them from European qualification.

Borussia Dortmund's 0-2 defeat to RB Leipzig highlights ongoing issues with missed opportunities, as the team failed to convert 26 shots into goals.
The loss leaves Dortmund in 11th place in the Bundesliga, seven points behind sixth place, making European qualification increasingly unlikely with eight games left in the season.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer suffered a knee injury during the match, adding to the team's challenges as they prepare for upcoming fixtures against Mainz, Freiburg, and Bayern Munich.
Coach Niko Kovac, who has been in charge for only six weeks, acknowledged the team's struggles, with four losses in six Bundesliga games under his tenure, but denied rumors of a contract clause allowing for his dismissal if Champions League qualification is missed.
Despite domestic setbacks, Dortmund remains in the Champions League quarterfinals, where they will face FC Barcelona in April, offering a potential highlight in an otherwise difficult season.