Karetsas returns and steers Dortmund to stay top

The Borussia Dortmund didn’t play their best match, but they delivered what mattered: a 0-1 win that kept them at the top of the Bundesliga. The turning point came when Karetsas returned in the 62', breaking the offensive block that had left the team stuck for much of the night, as reported by Mundo Deportivo.

A comeback that changed it

Up to that moment, chances were scarce. In the first half, Kovac’s side looked too rigid and relied heavily on crossing into the box, while Stuttgart’s keeper Bredlow dealt well with the aerial danger.

Once the Greek was back, the attacking pulse arrived. Mundo Deportivo notes he had suffered circulatory problems, and he showed he was fully recovered: he gave an early warning with a shot, quickly helped create space, and set the tone for Dortmund’s push forward.

Beier seals it

The breakthrough arrived with support from the bench: Bellingham, again coming on, found Beier, who scored in the 70' to make it 0-1. Karetsas had another chance to double the lead shortly after, following a counter led by Nmecha, but his effort went wide.

After that, Dortmund held firm. They defended with discipline and saw the game through to secure three points and keep their perfect run going—exactly what the opening of a tough fixture schedule required, according to Mundo Deportivo.