"What happened in the second half was mentality. It's class, it's bouncing back. That's why we deserved the point. We even had the chance at the end to win the game, referring to the big opportunity for Julian Brandt, who almost completely turned the scoreline on its head just three minutes after Fábio Silva's equaliser."
"The questions over Dortmund's lack of character have long been answered, not least because they've gained points through goals in stoppage time in four Bundesliga games in 2025/26. Overall, the Black-and-Yellows are unbeaten in 16 games in the league - longer than anyone else in the German top flight."
"This new consistency is in no small part the work of coach Kovač, whose more pragmatic approach has provided BVB with defensive stability over the sometimes spectacular attacking football of recent years. The Black-and-Yellows have conceded the second-fewest goals in the current Bundesliga season."
Borussia Dortmund drew 2-2 with RB Leipzig despite being 2-0 down at halftime, with Julian Brandt nearly winning the match in stoppage time. Coach Niko Kovač praised the team's mentality and resilience in the second half. Dortmund have demonstrated consistent character throughout the season, gaining points through late goals in four Bundesliga matches in 2025/26. The team remains unbeaten in 16 league games, matching Bayern Munich's single defeat this season. Kovač's pragmatic tactical approach has significantly improved Dortmund's defensive performance, with the team conceding the second-fewest goals in the Bundesliga. This defensive stability has made Dortmund Bayern's closest challengers since Matchday 15.
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