The Black and Yellows looked significantly better after the interval, recording 11 shots to Hertha's seven in the second period (18-16 in total) and looking certain to take the lead. Then up stepped Marvin Plattenhardt. Here we bring you the match facts.

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Run over: Borussia were finally denied victory following a run of four competitive wins on the trot.

First goal crucial: If Dortmund fall behind to Hertha in the Olympiastadion, then there's no way back. The Berliners have won the game on each of the 12 occasions they have scored first at home to BVB.

Away record: Though the Black and Yellows have scored the most goals on their travels this term (25), their overall away record of four wins, four draws and five defeats is negative. They have now lost more games on the road than they did in the entirety of last season (four). Furthermore, BVB have never won two consecutive away games in the current Bundesliga campaign.

Consistent threat: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored eight goals in his last four competitive games! He now has the same amount of goals (22) as he did at the same stage last season. The only Dortmund player to ever better that was Lothar Emmerich, who had notched up 23 goals by Matchday 24 in the 1965/66 season.

Champions League hangover: With three wins, two draws and three defeats, Borussia do not have a positive record in Bundesliga games that follow UEFA Champions League appearances. At 1.4, the points average for those games is significantly below the average for the other games (2.0).

Strong at home: While the capital club have lost their last five away games on the bounce, they have taken 31 points from a possible 36 at the Olympiastadion this term, meaning they have the strongest home record in the division.

Specialist: Marvin Plattenhardt's seven Bundesliga goals – including the three this term – have all come from direct free-kicks. (br)