On Saturday, the Bundesliga's title race was put on hold as Borussia Dortmund lost 2-1 to Borussia Mönchengladbach in their home match at Signal Iduna Park.
The match saw the two teams battle it out for the top spot in the league table and the winner would go into next weekend's round of fixtures with a significant advantage over their rivals.
However, it was Borussia Mönchengladbach who came out on top, scoring two goals in the second half to secure all three points.
Dortmund struggled throughout the game, failing to create any clear-cut opportunities and being outplayed by their opponents.
In the first half, Borussia Mönchengladbach were dominant and created several chances, but failed to convert them into goals. They took the lead early on when substitute Benjamin Pavard scored from close range after some good work up front.
Borussia Dortmund responded well in the second half, creating several chances of their own,La Liga Frontline but they could not find the back of the net. Their best chance came in the 79th minute when Erling Haaland hit the post with a header, but he could not get the ball past the goalkeeper.
Despite their efforts, Dortmund were unable to break down Borussia Mönchengladbach's defense and were ultimately defeated.
This result means that Borussia Dortmund will have to settle for second place in the league table if they want to win the title this season. However, they still have a chance to catch up with Borussia Mönchengladbach, depending on how many points they manage to pick up against their remaining opponents.
Overall, it was a disappointing day for Borussia Dortmund, but they will be disappointed with their performance and will need to bounce back in their next fixture.