Borussia Dortmund crushes Cologne with three goals from Adeyemi, Malen and Brandt

Borussia Dortmund have secured their place in the UEFA Champions League group stage after thrashing Cologne 5-1 at Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday night.

The victory was a resounding statement of intent for the Bundesliga champions as they continue to dominate European football.

Adeyemi opened the scoring in the 27th minute before Malen doubled the lead nine minutes later. The Dutchman then scored his second goal of the game in the 48th minute, while Brandt completed the rout with a stunning strike in the 68th minute.

The victory takes Dortmund into Group A along with Ajax Amsterdam, Manchester City and Benfica. They will be hoping to replicate their impressive form this season when they face the Dutch side and English giants.

Overall, it was a fantastic display of skill and technique from Dortmund's attacking trio of Adeyemi, Malen and Brandt. Their performances were crucial in securing the win and ensuring that they remain in the Champions League group stage. It is clear that they are one of the top teams in Europe and are set to make a strong challenge for the title this season.