The statistics speak for themselves – after 27 minutes, BVB had already had 9 shots on goal - only then did Cologne have their first. At the end of the match it was 23-5 in BVB’s favour, and Marco Reus had as many shots on goal as the entire Cologne team put together.

Winning streak at home comes to an end: This was this first time in 2017 that BVB failed to take all three points at home after 6 Bundesliga home victories in a row.

Stöger’s run: Cologne have not lost any of their last 6 matches against Dortmund, so none under Manager Peter Stöger (two wins, four draws); this is also BVB’s worst streak against a Bundesliga side.

Goalless: Borussia Dortmund failed to score for the first time since the 29th October 2016, which was a 0-0 draw against Schalke – BVB have since played 21 games back-to-back.

At least fourth place secured: BVB have secured at least 4th place in the Bundesliga and therefore Champions League qualification. Third place is in danger though with Hoffenheim to play Eintracht Frankfurt tomorrow. BVB’s next home match will be against 1899.

Against the big guns: Cologne managed a draw against BVB, meaning that out of eight matches against top four teams, they have drawn 5 and lost 3.

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