The Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday is crucial for both teams. Borussia Dortmund, currently in second place, needs just two more victories to secure their position in the league. Under coach Niko Kovač, they have shown significant improvement, although they have not dazzled with their performances this season. Leverkusen, on the other hand, finds themselves in a must-win situation as they aim for a Champions League spot, sitting four points behind the fourth place. A victory could bring them within one point of that coveted position. However, they face tough competition in their remaining fixtures, including matches against RB Leipzig and VfB Stuttgart. Injuries also plague both teams, with Dortmund missing Karim Adeyemi and Leverkusen's Jarell Quansah among others. The stakes are high as the Bundesliga will not gain an extra Champions League spot this season, intensifying the competition for the top four.