As the Ruhr Nachrichten report, Borussia Dortmund secured an unchallenged win against SC Freiburg in their 1000th Bundesliga home game in club history, thus securing qualification for the Champions League. The newspaper used the match as an opportunity for a detailed individual review of the BVB players.
Ramy Bensebaini particularly stood out. The left-back showed an outstanding performance and was a decisive factor both defensively and offensively. According to the Ruhr Nachrichten, Bensebaini was strong in tackles and initiated several attacks. His crosses and positioning were rated as outstanding.
In midfield, Marcel Sabitzer, on the other hand, was negatively noticeable. As the Ruhr Nachrichten report, the Austrian remained pale and could not build on the strong performances of recent weeks. Sabitzer produced many ball losses and was often too late in tackles. The newspaper speaks of a clear drop compared to his teammates.
Special praise was given to young Abdoulaye Kamara, known by the nickname "Inacio." The midfielder, who made his Bundesliga debut, showed himself to be "cheeky" and carefree according to the Ruhr Nachrichten. He demanded balls, looked for the finish, and brought liveliness to Dortmund's game. The newspaper emphasized that he did not hide despite his young age and acted courageously.
The Kicker also reported on a "problem-free win" for Dortmund, who confidently secured the Champions League. The Bild newspaper spoke of a "BVB show against Freiburg" and praised the "offensive jewel" that debuted. The Badische Zeitung, on the other hand, stated that SC Freiburg "went under" against Borussia Dortmund. Der Spiegel summarized that BVB made the Champions League clear in their 1000th Bundesliga home game.
Overall, the team of coach Edin Terzić showed itself in good form. The defense stood firm, the midfield controlled the action, and the offense used its chances efficiently. The Ruhr Nachrichten emphasized that the win was never seriously in danger and that Dortmund had control from the start.
The individual review by the Ruhr Nachrichten was predominantly positive. Besides Bensebaini and Inacio, other players like Julian Brandt and Donyell Malen were also praised. Brandt impressed with his game intelligence and passes, Malen with his speed and goal threat. Only Sabitzer and a few others received poorer grades.
With this win, Borussia Dortmund underscored its ambitions in the Bundesliga and set the course for the coming season. The Champions League qualification is an important step for the club, both sportingly and economically. The fans in the Signal Iduna Park celebrated their team extensively after the final whistle.
The Ruhr Nachrichten concluded that BVB showed a cohesive performance on this day.
