Dortmund's new midfield triangle gives title chances against Bayern
At Signal Iduna Park, the midfield trio of Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha and Joey Veerman, after the 2-2 draw against FC Bayern Munich on 12 November 2026, shows that Borussia Dortmund is level on points with the Munich side after nine matchdays and has new title chances.
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Midfield trio strengthens Dortmund's title ambitions
A video titled “A trio for titles?” presents the new power triangle in the BVB hub. The piece was published on 12.11.2026 and has a reading time of 2 minutes. After nine matchdays, Borussia Dortmund is level on points with the hardly beatable FC Bayern Munich. Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha and Joey Veerman have a decisive share in this result.
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In the 2-2 draw against Bayern, coach Niko Kovač opted for a back four instead of a back three and placed Veerman immediately behind Bellingham and Nmecha. The decision neutralised the defensive weaknesses of the Bayern back line and allowed Dortmund to better exploit its offensive strengths. In the subsequent Champions League match against Real Betis Sevilla, Kovač again chose a back three in defence. In the recent 2-1 victory over SV Elversberg, Dortmund applied the same tactic as in the top match against the Munich side.
Finding a balance between the formations will be the main task of the BVB coach in the future. The attacking pressure from Bellingham and Nmecha combined with Veerman's defensive work is undeniable. Julian Ryerson and Daniel Svensson reinforce the positions now known as the wing in front of a back three, while Serhou Guirassy often acts as a cross receiver.
Veerman brings not only defensive strength but also strategic playmaking from deep, and Bellingham and Nmecha enable a more aggressive press. The BVB power trio allows the previously unbeaten black-and-yellow side to look confidently into the remaining match time. That Dortmund can even match Bayern in a direct duel was proven by the Borussians in the duel.