Borussia Dortmund won 2-1 at 1. FC Köln in the Bundesliga, deepening the Rhine city's relegation fears. Serhou Guirassy and Maximilian Beier scored for BVB, with Jakub Kamiński netting a late consolation. Köln played the second half a man down after Jahmai Simpson-Pusey's red card.
In the evening match of the 25th Bundesliga matchday, Borussia Dortmund won away at 1. FC Köln 2-1 (1-0). The visitors took an early lead in the 16th minute through Serhou Guirassy, who poked the ball over the line after Maximilian Beier headed back a corner. It was Guirassy's 12th goal of the season and his seventh since the winter break. Köln had early chances, including a double opportunity for Ísak Jóhannesson in the first minute, blocked by Ramy Bensebaini.
Just before halftime, Köln defender Jahmai Simpson-Pusey received a red card for a rough foul on Beier's Achilles tendon. Referee Daniel Siebert upgraded a yellow to red in the 45+2 minute after video review. Playing with ten men, the hosts fought back bravely, but Dortmund made it 2-0 through Beier in the 60th minute via a combination with Julian Brandt.
- FC Köln pulled one back in the 88th minute through Jakub Kamiński, whose shot was deflected by Waldemar Anton. Stoppage time was tense: Yan Couto handled the ball in the Dortmund box, but Siebert awarded no penalty. Dortmund secured the win and remains second, six points ahead of Hoffenheim.
For Köln, 13th and winless in five straight games, the situation is dire. The club earned just ten points from its last 16 matches and holds a two-point buffer over the relegation playoff spot. Coach Lukas Kwasniok, who made three changes from the Augsburg defeat, faces pressure. Upcoming fixtures against Hamburger SV and Borussia Mönchengladbach are crucial. Dortmund coach Niko Kovač reinstated Guirassy and Bensebaini, having rested them against Bayern for Ramadan.
