Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus reached 100 assists in the Bundesliga after generating the second goal in Marco Rose’s 2-1 victory against Augsburg on matchday seven. Still without Erling Haaland, the Teutons prevailed and climbed to second place with 15 points out of 21 possible.
The German, who missed the games against M’Gladbach and Sporting due to knee discomfort, is the third player to reach three assists figures in the Bundesliga after Thomas Müller (176) and Frank Ribery (132). In his 10th season at Signal Iduna Park and countless injuries afterward, The Teutonic international is essential in the coach’s system and one of the most decisive players.
100 – Marco Reus is now the third Bundesliga player since detailed data collection to assist 100 goals in competitive matches after Thomas Müller (176) and Franck Ribery (132). Milestone. pic.twitter.com/wWvBjK09qb
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The former Borussia Mönchengladbach is one of the club’s most historic players: He is the 15th player with the most games (367), the 5th who has scored the most goals (142) and the one who has distributed the most assists (102). Since arriving from across the city of Borussia, the midfielder has become one of the best players in European football.
Dortmund get their smile back in Bundesliga
Marco Rose’s men beat Augsburg de Guerreiro and Brandt and regained second place at the expense of what Bayer Leverkusen does on this seventh day of the Bundesliga. After falling by the minimum against Borussia Mönchengladbach last day, the Germans have returned to the path of victory and they leave with a good image before the second break.
In the Champions League the team also carburates: they defeated Sporting CP by the minimum and are in second position with the same points as Ajax (6). The double confrontation between the two will be key to deciphering who could access as first. Barring surprise, the Dutch and the Germans will be in the next round: they have a six-point advantage in just two rounds.