Borussia Dortmund's away form woes continue as they suffer a 2-1 loss to Augsburg, adding to the pressure on coach Nuri Sahin. This is their fourth consecutive away loss, including a disappointing 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid earlier in the week. Meanwhile, newcomer Alexis Claude-Maurice shines for Augsburg with two long-range goals, leading them to a comeback victory. Despite the early lead by Dortmund with Donyell Malen's goal, the game ends with 18-year-old Almugera Kabar receiving a red card in his Bundesliga debut.
Borussia Dortmund's Away Woes Continue with 2-1 Loss to Augsburg
Borussia Dortmund's struggles away from home continued on Saturday, February 4, as they suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss to Augsburg in the Bundesliga. This latest defeat marks their fourth consecutive away loss, adding to the pressure on coach Nuri Sahin.
Disappointing Performance
Dortmund took an early lead in the match through Donyell Malen's goal in the 36th minute. However, Augsburg fought back and drew level just before halftime with a long-range strike from Alexis Claude-Maurice.
The second half saw Augsburg take control of the game, with Claude-Maurice scoring a stunning second goal from outside the box in the 63rd minute. Dortmund's efforts to equalize were hindered by the dismissal of 18-year-old Almugera Kabar, who received a red card in his Bundesliga debut.
Cause for Concern
The loss to Augsburg raises concerns about Dortmund's away form, which has been a major weakness in recent times. They have now lost four consecutive away games, including a 5-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League earlier in the week.
This poor away record has put Sahin under pressure, with some fans calling for his dismissal. The German coach has been in charge of Dortmund since December 2022, but he has struggled to improve their results on the road.
Augsburg's Success
Augsburg, meanwhile, celebrated a well-deserved victory after a strong performance at home. Claude-Maurice was the star of the show, with his two long-range goals proving unstoppable for Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
This win moves Augsburg up to 12th place in the Bundesliga table, while Dortmund remain in fourth place, level on points with Union Berlin.
Top 5 FAQs
1. What was the score of the match? Answer: Augsburg 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
2. Who scored the goals for Augsburg? Answer: Alexis Claude-Maurice (2)
3. Who scored the goal for Dortmund? Answer: Donyell Malen
4. Who received a red card in the match? Answer: Almugera Kabar (Dortmund)
5. What is Borussia Dortmund's away record this season? Answer: Four consecutive losses
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