5 Most Entertaining Matches Across Europe's Top Leagues This Season

#2 Borussia Dortmund 4 - 4 Schalke 04 (25/11/2017)

Borussia Dortmund v FC Schalke 04 - Bundesliga — Dortmund threw away a 4-goal lead and came back to draw in the Rivier derby

Not every derby produced a classic encounter like the Rivier derby this season. Borussia Dortmund welcomed their city rivals, Schalke 04 to the Signal Iduna Park for their first Bundesliga meeting of the campaign.

The BVB, after claiming just one point from their last five games, entered this game fiercely as they sought to overcome their poor form.

Shortly after the kickoff, it looked like Peter Bosz's men were in for an easy ride. Pierre Emerick Aubameyang put the hosts ahead in just 12 minutes before an acrobatic own goal from Stambouli doubled their lead.

Further goals from Mario Gotze and Raphael Guerreiro ensured that the hosts took a perfect 4-0 lead into half-time.

The second half began with Schalke 04 coming out from a new dimension. Guido Burgstaller and Harit scored two goals within four minutes to bring their team back into the tie.

Dortmund started losing their confidence and things got worse for the hosts when Aubameyang was sent off in the 72nd minute after picking up two yellows.

This inspired the visitors and they attacked vigorously. Daniel Caligiuri struck in the 86th minute while Naldo finished the job with a fantastic header in the closing minute to conclude a fantastic derby at the Signal Iduna Park.

About the author

Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.

Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.

Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.

In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.

Know More

Edited by Alan John