USMNT star Gio Reyna comes on late as Dortmund throw away Bundesliga title advantage with draw at Vfl Bochum

Posted Saturday, April 29, 2023 by Goal.com

Gio Reyna came on as a late substitute but was unable to save Dortmund as they threw away their advantage atop the Bundesliga on Friday.

Reyna a late sub
Dortmund settle for 1-1 draw
Bayern could go back atop the league this weekend

WHAT HAPPENED? Dortmund entered the day with a one-point lead over Bayern Munich atop the German league, but were only able to extend that advantage by one point due to a draw with VfL Bochum.

Dortmund conceded a goal to Anthony Losilla just five minutes in, although Karim Adeyemi answered just two minutes later with an equalizer. However, Dortmund couldn't find a second as Bayern will now once again control their own destiny atop the league.

HOW HE GOT ON: Reyna replaced Adeyemi in the 81st minute with Dortmund pushing for a winner. He was five-for-five on passes and did put one of his two shots on target, only for Manuel Riemann to make the save.

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Squandering points against a relegation candidate will certainly harm Dortmund's title push, with Bayern able to climb back atop the league on Sunday with a win over last-place Hertha Berlin.

WHAT NEXT FOR DORTMUND? Dortmund will have nine days to recover from this frustrating result as their next match comes against eighth-place Wolfsburg on May 7.