Borussia Dortmund have secured their place in the top three of the Bundesliga table with a hard-fought victory over Hertha BSC on Sunday.

The match was played at Signal Iduna Park and saw the hosts secure a 1-0 win thanks to a goal from Brandt and a penalty shootout victory from Malen.

The victory means that Dortmund now sit just one point behind leaders Bayern Munich, who defeated Augsburg earlier in the day.

It is the first time in 22 years that Dortmund have been able to secure a top-three finish in the Bundesliga without winning the league title.

Malen's penalty shootout goal was particularly important, as it meant that Dortmund were able to keep pace with Bayern despite the German giants' dominance of the league.

Brandt's goal was also crucial, as it gave Dortmund the lead and set them up for a tense but ultimately successful victory.

Overall, it was a fantastic display of team spirit and individual talent from Dortmund, who continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the Bundesliga.

With only two games remaining in the season, Dortmund will need to maintain their form if they want to push on towards the top of the table.

But for now, they can celebrate another important win and look forward to the final stages of the season.