P. Aubameyang has scored a goal for Borussia Dortmund!
GOAL! Aubameyang gets his hat-trick and completes an awful afternoon for Augsburg. Kagawa twists in the box to find the striker in way too much room as far as the away side is concerned to prod home Dortmund's fifth and bring the game to a close.
88'
Two corners in succession for Augsburg almost brings about an opportunity, however both are dealt with fairly well by the home side and the visitors are forced to reset their attack.
85'
P. Aubameyang has scored a goal for Borussia Dortmund! Assist by A. Ramos.
GOAL! Aubameyang caps off the game with fantasic instinct. Ramos drags a shot across goal and the Gabonese international is the only man to gamble on the back post and is able to slide home Dortmund's fourth of the afternoon.
83'
Ramos becomes Tuchel's final sub of the evening as two-goal Reus is pulled off the pitch. The Colombian almost has an instant impact, however his touch lets him down from extending Dortmund's lead.
82'
A. Ramos enters the game and replaces M. Reus.
81'
Weigl is brought down in midfield but the referee plays a good advantage as the ball falls to Aubameyang's feet. The striker then proceeds to shoot from range and Hitz tips the ball around the post for a corner.
79'
Augsburg are much more compact in this half which is making it hard for Dortmund, but as the game goes on the away side are having to chuck more men forward in a final attempt to salvage something.
77'
A few changes made as the game enters the final 15 minutes. Januzaj and Weigl join the match at the expense of Castro and Bender, plus Ji makes an appearance against his former club.
76'
A. Januzaj enters the game and replaces G. Castro.
J. Weigl enters the game and replaces S. Bender.
75'
Ji Dong-Won enters the game and replaces D. Kohr.
STAT - After scoring today, Aubameyang has scored in every Bundesliga fixture this season aside from last weekend.
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73'
M. Feulner gets yellow.
This time Castro is able to get a shot off on goal as Kagawa runs down the wing and twists past Feulner to feed his teammate. However, the effort is easily collected by Hitz.
71'
Castro is almost presented with a fantastic opportunity after a neat exchange from Aubameyang and Reus on the edge of Augsburg's box. However, the latter is unable to find his teammate with a pass and the ball runs out of play.
68'
Dortmund still pressing for a fourth, but they don't look as dangerous as they did in the first half. The game could very well filter out as we approach the final 20 minutes.
66'
CHANCE! Bobadilla could very well have gotten his second goal of the game. Kohr charges through on goal but Hummels' clearance bounces off Schmelzer and falls to the Augsburg striker, however he scuffs his effort.
64'
A corner for Augsburg presents an opportunity for the away side to get another goal back, but Callsen-Bracker is judged to have fouled Burki as the cross gets played in.
62'
A lack of goalmouth action in the last 10 minutes aside from a small chance for Dortmund. However, it hasn't dampened the atmosphere inside Signal Iduna Park.
60'
T. Werner gets yellow.
Sokratis goes down holding his hamstring as Werner commits a foul and studs the Greek international. However, he appears to be okay after receiving some treatment to his leg.
58'
Reus plays a fantastic ball into Aubameyang who is able to find Castro, but the midfielder is unable to get a shot off and instead plays a dangerous ball into the six yard box but nobody is there to attack it.
55'
Kohr plays a deep cross into Koo and the South Korean almost crafts a chance from it. However, just as the midfielder gets the ball down it gets trapped in his feet and he can't get a shot off.
53'
Play stops after Hitz goes down with an injury to his leg after a Dortmund chance to regain their three goal lead, however to seems as if the Augsburg goalkeeper will be fine to continue.
51'
That goal is bound to give Augsburg a confidence boost - maybe a comeback is possible? The Bavarians are knocking the play around much better since the goal.
49'
R. Bobadilla has scored a goal for Augsburg! Assist by T. Werner.
GOAL! Bobadilla gets Augsburg's half off to the perfect start. A free-kick from Werner is whipped in deep and the striker rises highest to flick a header over Burki.
48'
Tactical changes from Weinzierl at half-time as he opts to bring off Esswein for Werner, but with the clutch Dortmund have on this game you have to think the sub won't do much.
46'
J. Morávek enters the game and replaces P. Trochowski.
T. Werner enters the game and replaces A. Esswein.
Dortmund get the second half underway!
45'
Minimal added time at the end of the first half and Dortmund will go into the interval with a three goal lead. The home side have been very deserving of everything they've achieved in the openning 45 minutes.
43'
A long, floated ball to Aubameyang means the striker is almost able to bring the ball down for a shot at goal, but Feulner is relentless with his defending and puts the ball out for a corner.
41'
Half-time approaches and it seems as if Augsburg won't be doing anything sometime soon to change how this first period has played out. They're still very wasteful in possession.
39'
Dortmund smell blood here and appear to be chasing another goal. The intensity of the home side's pressing isn't dropping and they're strangling the opposition when they're on the ball.
36'
Bobadilla has the chance to craft an opportunity for Augsburg to grab one back as the ball is headed down to him in the box, however Burki is quick off his line to narrow down the angle for the striker.
34'
GOAL! Dortmund are playing some divine football. Kagawa sets up Reus in wonderful fashion with a neat backheel to allow the German international to get his second and the home side's third.
33'
M. Reus has scored a goal for Borussia Dortmund! Assist by S. Kagawa.
32'
Aubameyang tries his luck from range as he tries to get his 19th goal in 18 games. The striker is only able to sting the palms of Hitz as his effort goes straight at the Augsburg goalkeeper.
30'
The tempo of the game has appeared to slow down a tad since the goals, but it must be said the pattern hasn't. Augsburg doing nothing to show any worth in this match as a contest.
28'
Gundogan putting in an impressive performance in midfield on the ball, plus he just tested Hitz from range to win a corner for the home side. Pulling many strings for Dortmund so far.
26'
Augsburg just can't keep hold of the ball. The away side have absolutely no hope in this match if they're unable to maintain possession for at least a short while. They're their own worst enemy.
24'
The famous yellow wall of Dortmund supporters are in fine voice as their side cruise this match. The home team are confidently knocking the ball around and attack with power when they go forward.
21'
M. Reus has scored a goal for Borussia Dortmund! Assist by S. Kagawa.
GOAL! It's the second of the match! Kagawa turns Callsen-Bracker inside out on the wing to put a drilled cross into the near post for Reus to attack and get on the scoresheet.
20'
It could be a long afternoon for Augsburg. Dortmund could get a few more if they continue playing as they have been so far. The home side look incredibly creative when they go forward.
18'
P. Aubameyang has scored a goal for Borussia Dortmund! Assist by İ. Gündoğan.
GOAL! Aubameyang continues his ridiculously good form by getting on the scoresheet. Beautiful work from Gundogan and Castro sells a number of Augsburg defenders to give the Gabonese striker a easy tap in.
17'
STAT - Dortmund's current point haul would be enough to sit top of the Bundesliga table at this stage of the season for the last 10 campaigns.
14'
Dortmund commanding the early spells of this game but Augsburg do seem as if they can threaten, as displayed by Max whipping a cross in towards Koo which tests Burki.
12'
A scare for Dortmund as Kagawa is caught in possession in the home side's half, but just as Koo skips away with the ball the Japanese international makes up for his error by gaining possession back.
10'
Aubameyang thought he had a golden opportunity as the ball is headed towards him in the box, but as he shoots Hitz saves emphatically onto the crossbar, but should he have scored it wouldn't have counted due to the linesman's flag.
8'
Trochkowski and Koo combine to get the ball up the pitch but as it's switched out to Esswein the winger can only put a tame cross in that's cleared with ease by Sokratis.
6'
Hitz in trouble after attempting to beat Aubameyang to a 50/50 challenge and failing. However, the angle was against the striker so the ball was floated into the box and Ginter headed wide.
4'
Early pressure from Dortmund as they win their second corner of the game. A floated ball into the box from Ginter finds Reus in space, but as he brings the ball down it's cleared.
2'
Early chance for Dortmund as the ball breaks down the right to Castro and plays the ball into Aubameyang, unfortunately for BVB Klavan prods the ball out for a corner.
1'
Augsburg get us underway.
Hello and welcome to the live text commentary for this Bundesliga clash between Borussia Dortmund and Augsburg. I'm Lucas Swain, and I'll be guiding you through all the action as it happens at Signal Iduna Park.
Following a win in midweek, Dortmund return to Bundesliga action as they're tasked with the improbable challenge of chasing down Bayern in a race for the title. Today is the visit of Augsburg, who currently reside at the bottom of the league table.
Following a Europa League victory themselves, the last thing Augsburg would have wanted is a grueling trip to North Rhine-Westphalia. The Bavarians have a poor record against Dortmund, winning just once in their eight meetings.
CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS
Tuchel makes a number of expected changes to his side that were victorious in Qarabag, although Mkhitaryan misses this match due to having a problem with his thigh.
Weinzierl also makes a few changes to his side that won in Holland; Feulner, Esswein and Kohn find themselves drafted in to the starting 11 despite missing out in midweek.
Just five minutes until kick-off! The fans are in the stands, the atmosphere is building and the players are in the tunnel. Not long now.
Weinzierl will be wondering what can be done at half-time to change this match, but with Dortmund ebbing fantastic football it's going to be difficult for Augsburg to do anything significant to this match.
That's all from today. Dortmund run out 5-1 winners against Augsburg after their Europa League performance on Thursday. Thanks for joining us for this Bundesliga clash, I've been Lucas Swain and it's goodbye from me until next time.
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