BVB Crush Augsburg in Bundesliga Rout

Haaland Hat-Trick Powers Dortmund to Highest Win of the Season

Borussia Dortmund thrashed FC Augsburg 5-1 on Saturday, with Erling Haaland scoring a hat-trick as the hosts celebrated their highest victory of the Bundesliga campaign.

The Norwegian striker opened the scoring in the 13th minute, tapping home from close range after being set up by Marco Reus. Haaland doubled Dortmund's lead just before half-time, heading in a cross from Thomas Meunier.

Augsburg pulled one back through Ricardo Pepi in the 59th minute, but Dortmund restored their two-goal advantage through Marius Wolf's strike just five minutes later. Haaland completed his hat-trick in the 82nd minute, converting a penalty after Reus was fouled in the box.

Substitute Ansgar Knauff added a fifth goal for Dortmund in the dying minutes to seal a comprehensive victory that moves them up to third place in the Bundesliga standings, level on points with second-placed Union Berlin. Augsburg, meanwhile, remain in 14th place.

This match was a clear demonstration of Dortmund's attacking prowess, with Haaland continuing to prove his worth as one of the most prolific strikers in world football. The victory also extends Dortmund's unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions, providing a major boost to their hopes of securing a top-four finish this season.