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March 7, 2026
European football: Borussia Dortmund close in on Champions League spot
Dortmund now eight points clear of fifth-place Leipzig

TL;DR
- Borussia Dortmund defeated Cologne 2-1, moving eight points clear of fifth-placed RB Leipzig in the race for Champions League qualification.
- Bayer Leverkusen drew 3-3 with Freiburg, potentially impacting their own Champions League qualification chances.
- RB Leipzig achieved a late 2-1 comeback victory against Augsburg with an own goal.
- Hoffenheim remains in third place after a 4-2 win against Heidenheim.
- Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich's Champions League match against Atalanta due to a minor muscle tear.
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