Borussia Dortmund secured a dramatic 2-1 win over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga thanks to a late strike from Serhou Guirassy, keeping their title hopes alive and narrowing Bayern Munich’s lead at the top to three points.
The match, played in Wolfsburg, saw Dortmund take the lead just before half-time through Julian Brandt’s 38th-minute goal.
However, Wolfsburg responded early in the second half when Konstantinos Koulierakis equalised in the 52nd minute, raising hopes of a valuable point for the home side.
As the game approached its conclusion, Dortmund appeared to be heading for a draw until Guirassy fired home in the 87th minute, completing a well-worked team move and securing the crucial three points for Niko Kovac’s side.
Dortmund’s victory comes despite the absence of captain Emre Can, highlighting the team’s depth and resilience.
This marks their fifth consecutive win in the league, maintaining pressure on leaders Bayern Munich and keeping the title race open.
Wolfsburg, by contrast, remain in the relegation zone and will need to recover quickly if they are to avoid dropping further.
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WOLFSBURG VS BORRUSIA DORTMUND HIGHLIGHT38” Julian Brandt (Goal)
HT” Wolfsburg 0 – 1 Borrusia Dortmund52” Konstantinos Koulierakis (Goal)
87” Serhou Guirassy (Goal)
FT” Wolfsburg 1 – 2 Borrusia Dortmund pic.twitter.com/fHek2k1Imv— Classy Aloma (@classyaloma) February 8, 2026
The late defeat will be particularly disappointing for the Wolves, who had been on course for a draw that could have eased their relegation concerns.
Kovac praised his team’s perseverance after the game, noting the importance of maintaining focus even when key players are unavailable. “We showed character today and didn’t give up,” he said.
With the Bundesliga season entering its decisive phase, Dortmund will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming fixtures, while Bayern Munich must respond to maintain their lead.
Meanwhile, Wolfsburg face an urgent battle to climb out of the relegation zone.
