The German champions, Borussia Dortmund, took on the German powerhouse, TSG Hoffenheim, at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, with both teams looking to secure their place in the upcoming UEFA Champions League group stage.

Dortmund started strong, scoring twice in the first half. The first goal came from a penalty kick by Christian Pulisic, who was awarded a free kick after being fouled by Hoffenheim's defender. The second goal came just seconds later when Jadon Sancho scored from the penalty spot after being fouled by Hoffenheim's goalkeeper.

In the second half, Dortmund continued to dominate the match, scoring three goals each in the first and third halves. With both goals coming from outside the box, it was clear that Dortmund had a solid attack on display.

However, it was TSG Hoffenheim who made the most of their chances, scoring two goals in the first ten minutes of the second half. Despite the late surge from Dortmund, Hoffenheim managed to hold off the opposition and eventually won the game 3-1.

The victory for Dortmund was a major boost for the team, who have been struggling recently. They will now look to continue their impressive form against other European clubs in the next round of the competition. With a win over Hoffenheim, Dortmund will face another tough challenge in the UEFA Europa League, where they will be facing either Real Madrid or Paris Saint-Germain.