Marco Reus suffers bitter derby defeat: now a BVB reunion awaits | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus suffered a bitter setback with LA Galaxy in the city derby against LAFC. Now, in the battle for the MLS playoffs, a reunion with a former BVB teammate awaits.

After the heavy derby defeat, the next crucial task is already waiting for BVB icon Marco Reus. In the clash between LA Galaxy and St. Louis City SC, it may not only be about important points in the race for the MLS playoffs, but also about a reunion with his longtime former teammate Roman Bürki.

First, however, Reus had to endure a major disappointment. In the historic city showdown “El Tráfico,” LA Galaxy were clearly beaten 0-3 by city rivals LAFC. Mark Delgado gave the visitors the lead midway through the first half before Denis Bouanga added another from the penalty spot shortly before the break. Heung-Min Son put the finishing touch on the game after halftime.

Although Galaxy had more possession for long stretches, the team lacked attacking threat in the final third. Reus was on the pitch for the full 90 minutes, but the 37-year-old was unable to provide any decisive spark.

BVB reunion: Marco Reus likely to face Roman Bürki

Despite the defeat, LA Galaxy initially remain in ninth place in the Western Conference and therefore hold the final playoff spot. With St. Louis City SC sitting just behind them in tenth, the direct meeting takes on even greater importance.

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The match is particularly intriguing because of both teams’ Dortmund connections. On the St. Louis side, former Reus teammate Roman Bürki is in the squad. The Swiss goalkeeper had recently been sidelined with a groin injury, but he could return in time for the head-to-head clash.

For Reus, it would be the next chapter in his special connection with Borussia Dortmund. The attacking player moved to MLS in the summer of 2024 after his time at BVB and remains one of LA Galaxy’s key players this season. Now, against Bürki, he has the chance for a reunion—in a match that could prove pivotal for both teams in the playoff race.

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