European football 2/14
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The 22nd round of the Bundesliga saw Dortmund host Frankfurt at home, and the match started on time. In the first half, Dortmund dominated the game; Guerrero’s free kick hit the post, while Piszczek scored with a long shot, giving Dortmund a 1-goal lead at halftime. In the second half, Sánchez increased the score with a shot inside the penalty area, Haaland scored as well, and Guerrero added another goal with a long-range shot, thus widening the lead. At the end of the match, Dortmund secured a 4-0 victory over Frankfurt at home.
According to official sources, Dortmund striker Haaland was named the best player in the Bundesliga for January; he beat Sánchez, Perišić, Lewandowski, Gretska, and Havertz in the voting. Haaland scored 5 goals in his 2 matches in January, and he scored 8 goals in his first 4 matches for Dortmund, before stopping his scoring streak in his 5th match.
In La Liga’s 24th round, Atlético Madrid travels to face Valencia. In the first half, Llorente gave Atlético the lead; Paulista equalized before Thomas quickly restored Atlético’s advantage. In the second half, Kondobia equalized again. In the end, Atlético Madrid drew 2-2 with Valencia. After this match, Atlético Madrid has 40 points, while Valencia has 38 points.