Borussia Dortmund secured their top three position in the Bundesliga with a dominant victory over Hertha Berlin at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday afternoon.

The match was played out in front of a crowd of 51,679, with both teams coming into the game looking to maintain their momentum from previous weeks.

In the first half, Hertha had the better of the opening exchanges, but it was Dortmund who took the lead through a goal from Julian Brandt just before halftime. The German forward showed great composure to convert a low cross from Emre Can, and his strike gave the visitors a much-needed lead going into the break.

Hertha looked to respond in the second half, but it was Dortmund who added to their lead shortly after the restart. Another fine individual effort from Brandt saw him pick out a clinical finish from Malen, who had been left unmarked by the Hertha defence.

Despite Hertha's best efforts to claw back a point, they were unable to do so, leaving them in sixth place in the league table. Dortmund, meanwhile, moved up to third with their win, and will be hoping to build on this result as they look to secure a spot in Europe next season.

Overall, it was a strong performance from Borussia Dortmund against one of their fiercest rivals, and their victory ensured that they remain in contention for a top-three finish. With just two games remaining, they will need to continue their good form if they are to secure their Champions League qualification spots.