CLOSE! An unbelievable tackle from Bellarabi in midfield to launch an attack for Leverkusen before crossing to Tah at the back post, but despite the defender rising highest his header is wide of the mark.
89'
SAVE! A free-kick in a dangerous position as Bellarabi is brought to the ground is whipped by Bailey towards the bottom corner, but once again Burki is equal to it and pushes the effort behind for a corner.
88'
N. Subotić gets yellow.
Subotic gets a yellow for his foul on Bellarabi.
87'
The possession stat is heavily in favour of Dortmund, who currently boast a 68% share of the ball. However, despite the commanding number the scores are still level with just a few minutes on the clock.
86'
K. Havertz gets yellow.
Yellow card for Havertz for a rash tackle after losing the ball.
85'
Burki is kept on his toes as Bellarabi crosses towards the back post in a rare foray towards the Dortmund box for Leverkusen. However, the winger is unable to find Bailey at the back post as the goalkeeper comes out to gather.
83'
It's backs against the wall now for Leverkusen. Even when Bailey and Brandt get the ball they're unable to find their way out of their half despite their pace and quality. Dortmund will not let the hosts escape.
80'
We're inside the final ten minutes now and the Leverkusen fans are trying to drag their side over the line. The hosts have been brilliant today - their reaction to the red card has been magnificent, it just remains to be seen whether they can hold on.
78'
K. Bellarabi enters the game and replaces K. Volland.
A fantastic cross-field pass from Sokratis finds Schurrle on the left in room, but the winger finds it difficult picking the ball out of the air and Tah manages to sweep round and win possession back for the home side.
An attacking sub for Leverkusen with Bellarabi coming on for Volland.
76'
We're inside the final 15 minutes now and it's going to be an interesting finish! Dortmund are going to be pressing hard for the winner whilst Leverkusen fight to keep their unbeaten home record this season intact.
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73'
A. Yarmolenko has scored a goal for Borussia Dortmund! Assist by A. Schürrle.
Schurrle uses good awareness to find Yarmolenko in the middle in some room and fire a ball into his feet for him to level the scoring.
GOAL! Finally Dortmund are level as the away side exploit the wings and cut the ball into Yarmolenko who controls the ball wonderfully before prodding past Leno despite a touch from the goalkeeper.
72'
SAVE! Volland is released behind the Dortmund defence once again with a long ball over the top from Havertz. However, once again Burki comes to the rescue by narrowing the angle and making himself big to get a strong hand on the shot.
70'
Dortmund must buck their ideas up to get something from this match. Whilst they started the second half brightly, they've struggled to fashion any significant chances as we enter the final 20 minutes.
68'
Leno remains uncontested in this half as Kagawa tries a neat effort inside the box, but Tah manages to get his body in the way to put the ball behind for a corner with the set-piece being cleared by Bender.
66'
Dortmund are shifting to an even more attacking focus now with the sub of Dahoud for Weigl. More and more bodies are being pushed forward but Leverkusen are still coping well
65'
Mahmoud Dahoud enters the game and replaces J. Weigl.
An attacking sub as Dahoud comes on for Weigl.
63'
Leverkusen are doing loads of running off the ball and it may be a matter of time before they start to tire. Dortmund must be patient rather than panic as opportunities may open up very soon.
62'
J. Baumgartlinger enters the game and replaces C. Aránguiz.
Baumgartlinger comes on for Aranguiz.
61'
Dortmund are getting more and more confident as the minutes tick on. With more bodies coming forward and a higher defensive line, the away side are crawling around the box. However, the high line is what gifted Volland the opener so Bosz's team must be careful.
58'
POST! Schurrle comes inside from the left in a good amount of room to work a shot, but he attempts to sneak an effort in the near post past Leno. Whilst the forward beats the goalkeeper, he couldn't keep his effort inside the woodwork.
56'
Well, whilst the man advantage for Dortmund is evident, Leverkusen have managed the start of this half fairly well. Dortmund have been applying pressure on the hosts but they've not crumbled yet.
54'
A stop in play as Yarmolenko crashes to the floor holding his face. However, after consulting with the VAR, the referee concludes the winger was being nothing more than dramatic and play resumes.
52'
Leverkusen are attempting to pass the ball around, but the away side are using their man advantage well to press the hosts into corners, which results in Leno aimlessly smashing a kick into the stands.
50'
It looks as if Leverkusen are sitting deep with two banks of four with Volland being isolated at the top. The main outlet for counter-attacks is clearly Bailey, whose speed and agility is showing when in possession.
48'
SAVE! Burki is tested early in the second half to see if he's awake as Bailey tries a long-ranged effort from a free-kick. However, the effort is easily gathered by the goalkeeper.
46'
P. Retsos enters the game and replaces B. Henrichs.
M. Schmelzer gets yellow.
Retsos comes on for Henrichs.
Second half is underway!
Schmelzer gets a yellow for a professional foul.
45' +5
Tah to the rescue! Brilliant play for Dortmund, who are starting to look like their usual self as Kagawa gets down the right and drills a cross into the six-yard box. However, the Leverkusen defender hacks the play away before a yellow shirt can attack it.
45' +3
CLOSE! Burki is playing a dangerous game as the goalkeeper attempts to play a pass to Sokratis and Bailey almost manages to get a toe on the effort and incept for an open goal.
45' +1
It's already clear Dortmund are much more confident following the sending off. Whilst having the man advantage, it's helped the visitors believe they can get back into this fixture when on such awful form as well.
44'
S. Kagawa enters the game and replaces G. Castro.
Kagawa replaces the injured Castro.
Leverkusen must work much harder now as they head down to ten men. The decision was the correct one, but it'll really take the wind out of the home side's sails and changes the dynamic of this match.
42'
SAVE! Leno is called into action as a free-kick is whipped in hard to the Leverkusen box. However, the goalkeeper's punch deflets off Subotic and out for a goal kick.
41'
Wendell goes off after a red card!
Wendell is sent off for a bad tackle on Castro.
40'
A stoppage in play as Wendell goes in hard on Castro and the referee consults with the video replay system to take another look at the tackle. It remains to be seen whether the full-back will be able to continue.
39'
N. Şahin gets yellow.
Sahin gets a yellow card.
37'
SAVE! Pinball in the Dortmund box as Burki rushes off his line to deny Volland from close range. However, Bailey then fashions another opportunity and Sokratis launches his body in front of the shot to keep the score at 1-0.
35'
Dortmund are now attempting to just get a hold of the ball for a period of time to put a limit on the pressure Leverkusen are able to apply. A spell of possession from the away side is managing to slow down the tempo.
33'
Back-to-back corners for Leverkusen as they put more pressure on Dortmund as the hosts smell blood. However, the visitors eventually manage to get the ball clear to reset the attack for Herrlich's team.
30'
K. Volland has scored a goal for Bayer Leverkusen! Assist by K. Havertz.
Dortmund are failing to use Schurrle due to the striker being unable to get away from Tah. The defender is using his speed very well to keep with the makeshift striker and keep chances at a premium for the away side.
Havertz pounces on a poor header from Subotic to slide Volland through on goal without a defender in sight.
GOAL! Leverkusen lead. Volland breaks clear of the Dortmund defence courtesy of some shambolic defending and the striker rushes with the ball before rounding Burki and sliding home.
27'
Once again Leverkusen manage to exploit Dortmund's weakness on the wings as Bailey gets down the right side and manages to cut inside the box. However, his shot is straight at Burki and the goalkeeper gathers with ease.
25'
If there's one thing that can be said for Dortmund's set-up, it's that Volland is having a difficult afternoon to find space. It seems as if the striker is merely waiting for a mistake from the defensive trio.
23'
Confidence is oozing in this Leverkusen team as they knock on the Dortmund defence. Even Lars Bender is trying his luck from outside of the box with long efforts as Herrlich's side look great.
21'
CROSSBAR! Leverkusen almost open the scoring. The home side are having a lot of luck out wide and a cross from Bailey is headed against the upright by Havertz. Dortmund are living a charmed life.
19'
Pulisic has made himself a public enemy with the Leverkusen fans this afternoon by accidently taking his knee to Leno's head. However, football supporters don't tend to be the most forgiving bunch so he's being greeted with boos.
17'
Leverkusen are really taking this match to Dortmund. The home side are looking bright and dangerous but both sides are attacking with serious pace and directness when they manage to get forward.
14'
SAVE! Burki is earning his wages today. Another free-kick is whipped into the middle, but this time it's headed clear. However, the ball falls to Brant who volleys a shot through a crowd of bodies and Burki makes a wonderful save in the bottom right corner.
12'
SAVE! Burki is called into action as a free-kick is whipped into the Dortmund box and Lars Bender manages to turn a header towards goal, but the goalkeeper was equal to it and push the ball wide for a corner.
10'
It's been a stop-star opener to this match following the injury and fouls between the two sides. However, if there is one take from this match it's Pulisic is evidently up for this match!
8'
A. Schürrle enters the game and replaces M. Philipp.
Schurrle comes on for the injured Philipp
7'
It seems as if Bosz is going to be looking towards Schurrle for the replacement. Whilst he isn't traditionally a striker, the German did play there on a number of occasions during his time playing for Wolfsburg.
5'
A worry for Dortmund as the match is stopped due to Philipp heading going down injured and signalling to the bench. The stretcher has been called on and it seems as if it's the end of his afternoon.
3'
Pulisic is starting brightly for Dortmund as the winger bursts down the left side and smashes a cross into the middle into the post. However, the linesman had already flagged as the American exceeded the pitch.
Borussia Dortmund are in real trouble, but nobody more so than Peter Bosz. The head coach has been coming under fire in the media and with the capitulation in the Reveierderby where they sacrificed a 4-0 lead, it may be more than just three points on the line this afternoon for the Dutchman.
With Bayer Leverkusen hot on the heels of Borussia Dortmund in the league table, Heiko Herrlich will be gunning for a positive result against ailing opposition. Unbeaten at home in the league and Kevin Volland on hot form, there’s every reason to believe the home side could come out on top in this one.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. We’ll be bringing you all the action as it happens from the BayArena.
With Aubameyang suspended following his sending off against Schalke, it was inevtiable Bosz was going to make one change. However, the Dortmund manager has made a total of four alterations from his XI that capitulated to their rivals. Meanwhile, Leverkusen also change it up, especially in attack with Volland leading the line for the hosts.
Half time at the BayArena and Leverkusen lead 1-0. However, a red card for Wendell has changed the dynamic of this match and Dortmund will be gunning for a comeback in the second half.
FULL TIME! Leverkusen hold on for a draw and it's completely deserved. Ever since Wendell was dismissed the home side dug deep to ensure they got a point this afternoon.
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