Scorers for Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 victory over SC Freiburg: Malen and Adeyemi score, with a clean sheet defense

**Borussia Dortmund Secure Comfortable 2-0 Win Over SC Freiburg**

Borussia Dortmund returned to winning ways with a commanding 2-0 victory over SC Freiburg in their Bundesliga clash on Saturday. The result, coupled with a solid defensive performance, saw the hosts assert their dominance and move up the table.

The match got off to a cautious start, with both sides tentative in their approaches. However, Dortmund soon took control when they broke the deadlock in the 19th minute. A wellworked team move saw Jonas Hector slide a pass to Donyell Malen, who finished with a clinical header from six yards out. Malen’s goal, his 11th of the season, was a reward for his relentless pressing and intelligent link-up play.

Freiburg, despite their defensive resilience, struggled to create clear chances. Their best opportunity came in the 35th minute when Kevin Schmid hit the post after a neat team move. But Dortmund’s defense, led by captain Hector and debutant Anthony Modeste, remained compact and refused to back down.

The second goal came in the 65th minute when Malen teed up his teammate, the ever-improving Ko Itakura, who fired a powerful strike from the edge of the box into the top corner. Freiburg’s hopes of a comeback were further dashed when Modeste, making his debut, produced a crucial interception to deny a clear chance on the stroke of halftime.

Although Freiburg continued to press, Dortmund’s backline held firm, keeping their clean sheet intact. The visitors lacked the finishing touch, and Dortmund’s attacking trio of Malen, Itakura, and Adeyemi remained a constant threat.

Adeyemi, who came on as a substitute, almost sealed his side’s victory late on with a powerful strike from outside the box that rattled the crossbar. His introduction added energy and creativity to Dortmund’s play, further underlining their growing depth.

In the end, the 2-0 scoreline was a fair reflection of the game. Dortmund’s organizational brilliance and clinical finishing were too much for Freiburg to handle, while the defense’s reliability ensured they didn’t let slip a three-point advantage.

This win, coupled with their recent form, will boost Dortmund’s confidence as they aim to challenge for the Bundesliga title. Meanwhile, Freiburg will have to regroup and find a way to stop opponents like Dortmund from exploiting their defensive vulnerabilities in the future.