Borussia Dortmund have thrust themselves into the fight for the Champions League places, with just one point between them and the top four.

Borussia Dortmund powered back from a goal down to crush hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in the Bundesliga on Sunday, keeping alive their chance of a top-four finish going into the final matchday next week.

Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso’s last home game in charge has ended in a 4-2 drubbing by Borussia Dortmund that boosted the visitors’ chances of Champions League qualification.