The main protagonist of the winners was the forward Sébastien Haller, who scored the first two goals of his team in the 59' and 84', while the final score was made in the added time by the international Julian. The home team played with 10 players from the 38th minute as Uduokai was sent off with a straight red card.

Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic said the return of striker Sebastien Haller from cancer was the season's "biggest miracle" as his side moved to the brink of the Bundesliga title. Since Haller's return, Dortmund have lost just one of 18 league matches.

"That he's back with us is a pure miracle" Terzic said after the game, praising the forward's "important" presence "in the dressing room".

The manager said the 28-year-old Haller scores "important goals" but "also lets the others next to him shine".

Terzic, said he hoped Haller would replicate his success next week "then he'll be the hero of the season. But we're already very happy with him anyway."

Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl, who made the decision to bring Haller to the club from Dutch side Ajax, praised "Sebastien's special story. He deserves extra credit."

RATING (in 33 matches):

Borussia Dortmund 70 -- UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich 68 -- UEFA Champions League

RB Leipzig 63 -- UEFA Champions League