European football: Dortmund reach Champions League, Leipzig out of Europe
Briefly

Borussia Dortmund secured the final Champions League spot with a commanding 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel, completing a remarkable rise from 10th to 4th over the last seven matchdays. The win, powered by an early penalty from Serhou Guirassy and further goals from Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha, showcased Dortmund's strong finish to the season, accumulating six wins from their last seven games. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig's chances of European football evaporated with a 3-2 loss against Stuttgart, and Bayer Leverkusen's coach Xabi Alonso departed after a successful tenure, despite their win against Mainz.
Borussia Dortmund's dominant 3-0 victory over Holstein Kiel secured them a Champions League spot, marking an impressive turnaround as they rose from 10th to 4th in the Bundesliga.
Dortmund needed to win by three goals to secure a top-four finish, and they delivered with an early penalty, effectively controlling the match after Kiel went down to ten men.
RB Leipzig's failure to qualify for European football this season highlights a significant shift in their performance, losing out after a dramatic 3-2 defeat against Stuttgart.
Xabi Alonso bids farewell to Bayer Leverkusen after steering the team through two successful league seasons, leaving them unbeaten in away matches over the last two seasons.
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