Kovacs Praises Schlotterbeck’s Effort

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I hope they\u2019ll cheer us on to victory,\u201d says BVB coach Niko Kovac ahead of the match.<\/p>\n<p>Back in their own stadium, BVB is looking to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga. Four wins to start the season were followed by two recent draws: a 2-2 tie against Bremen and a 0-0 draw at Union Berlin. The draw in the capital dropped BVB to second place in the standings\u2014though only due to a worse goal differential. Like the Black and Yellows, league-leading Bayern Munich also has 14 points. With a win, the Borussians would take the top spot in the standings\u2014at least for one night. The record champions won\u2019t play until Sunday in Freiburg.<\/p>\n<p>A key factor in this is the league\u2019s best defense so far: BVB has conceded only four goals, and the team has kept four clean sheets.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Team News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>All the players who traveled with the team came through the match in Baku unscathed. \u201cWe had the day off from training yesterday. That was also very important after the many kilometers we had to cover,\u201d said Kovac. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/23/Kovacs-Praises-Schlotterbecks-Effort.html\" target=\"_blank\">Find out here who is out for the match against Frankfurt and who received special praise from the coach.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Schlotterbeck-Training-1792756060206\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/23/vorbericht-frankfurt/Schlotterbeck-Training.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Frankfurt recently celebrated their first home win of the season with a 1-0 victory over 1. FC Köln. Prior to that, Eintracht had lost 0-6 on the road in Leipzig. With two wins, two draws, and two losses, the Hessians sit in 11th place. In six Bundesliga matches, they\u2019ve already conceded 16 goals\u2014four times as many as BVB. Against Cologne, Frankfurt kept a clean sheet for the first time this season. \u201cThey\u2019d certainly like to have one or two more points, but their play has been inconsistent in recent games. A draw, a loss, a win\u2014they\u2019ve had it all,\u201d said Kovac. \u201cIt\u2019s a team that will finish in the top third of the table at the end of the season. I\u2019m convinced of that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Bundesliga record against Eintracht favors BVB: The Black and Yellows have won more often against Frankfurt than against any other club\u201452 times in total. Of the past 15 home games against the Hessians, the Borussians have won 14. Another Dortmund victory would also mark Eintracht\u2019s 500th away loss in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Coaches\u2019 Showdown<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>On the sidelines this Saturday, Niko Kovac will face an old acquaintance: Adi Hütter. The two coaches have faced off seven times so far\u2014the first time 17 years ago: In October 2009, Kovac, coaching the Salzburg Juniors, took on Hütter\u2019s SCR Altach. The two also share some professional history: In Frankfurt in 2018, Hütter succeeded the current BVB coach, and later they both stood on the sidelines for AS Monaco. Kovac\u2019s focus today is on the Black and Yellows: \u201cWherever I work, I always leave my heart there,\u201d says the BVB coach. \u201cWe want to achieve something even greater; to do that, we have to work hard, and we\u2019ll give it our all.\u201d<br>\n<i>Christina Reinke<\/i><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>The scenario<\/b><br>\n<\/h2>\n<p>After the \u201cthree Bs\u201d\u2014Bodø, Berlin, and Baku\u2014covering more than 11,000 kilometers on the road, Borussia Dortmund will face Eintracht Frankfurt at home at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK for the first time in two weeks. \u201cWe\u2019re finally playing at home again. It\u2019s good to play in front of our own fans. I hope they\u2019ll cheer us on to victory,\u201d says BVB coach Niko Kovac ahead of the match.<\/p>\n<p>Back in their own stadium, BVB is looking to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga. Four wins to start the season were followed by two recent draws: a 2-2 tie against Bremen and a 0-0 draw at Union Berlin. The draw in the capital dropped BVB to second place in the standings\u2014though only due to a worse goal differential. Like the Black and Yellows, league-leading Bayern Munich also has 14 points. With a win, the Borussians would take the top spot in the standings\u2014at least for one night. The record champions won\u2019t play until Sunday in Freiburg.<\/p>\n<p>A key factor in this is the league\u2019s best defense so far: BVB has conceded only four goals, and the team has kept four clean sheets.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Team News<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>All the players who traveled with the team came through the match in Baku unscathed. \u201cWe had the day off from training yesterday. That was also very important after the many kilometers we had to cover,\u201d said Kovac. <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/23/Kovacs-Praises-Schlotterbecks-Effort.html\" target=\"_blank\">Find out here who is out for the match against Frankfurt and who received special praise from the coach.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Schlotterbeck-Training-1792756060206\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/23/vorbericht-frankfurt/Schlotterbeck-Training.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Frankfurt recently celebrated their first home win of the season with a 1-0 victory over 1. FC Köln. Prior to that, Eintracht had lost 0-6 on the road in Leipzig. With two wins, two draws, and two losses, the Hessians sit in 11th place. In six Bundesliga matches, they\u2019ve already conceded 16 goals\u2014four times as many as BVB. Against Cologne, Frankfurt kept a clean sheet for the first time this season. \u201cThey\u2019d certainly like to have one or two more points, but their play has been inconsistent in recent games. A draw, a loss, a win\u2014they\u2019ve had it all,\u201d said Kovac. \u201cIt\u2019s a team that will finish in the top third of the table at the end of the season. I\u2019m convinced of that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Bundesliga record against Eintracht favors BVB: The Black and Yellows have won more often against Frankfurt than against any other club\u201452 times in total. Of the past 15 home games against the Hessians, the Borussians have won 14. Another Dortmund victory would also mark Eintracht\u2019s 500th away loss in the Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Coaches\u2019 Showdown<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>On the sidelines this Saturday, Niko Kovac will face an old acquaintance: Adi Hütter. 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Kovac\u2019s focus today is on the Black and Yellows: \u201cWherever I work, I always leave my heart there,\u201d says the BVB coach. \u201cWe want to achieve something even greater; to do that, we have to work hard, and we\u2019ll give it our all.\u201d<br>\n<i>Christina Reinke<\/i><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6d26a1f253","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Kovac Counts on the Fans Against Frankfurt: \u201cCheer Us to Victory\u201d","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653233_7_borussiadortmund-eintrachtfrankfurt"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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There\u2019s no need to search for the QR code or align the screen under the scanner.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Still Entering the Stadium with a QR Code<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For fans without a compatible smartphone, the usual entry process remains the same: You can continue to hold your mobile ticket with a QR code under the scanner at the turnstile as before.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/tickets/ticket-informationen/nfc-tickets.html\" title=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/tickets/ticket-informationen/nfc-tickets.html\">More information on contactless entry can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Tickets-NFC-1792658033830\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/23/nfc/Tickets-NFC.jpg\"/> <\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>Since the start of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season, fans in the public areas of SIGNAL IDUNA PARK have been able to pass through the turnstiles contactlessly using their iPhone or Apple Watch. 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There\u2019s no need to search for the QR code or align the screen under the scanner.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Still Entering the Stadium with a QR Code<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For fans without a compatible smartphone, the usual entry process remains the same: You can continue to hold your mobile ticket with a QR code under the scanner at the turnstile as before.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/tickets/ticket-informationen/nfc-tickets.html\" title=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/tickets/ticket-informationen/nfc-tickets.html\">More information on contactless entry can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Tickets-NFC-1792658033830\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/23/nfc/Tickets-NFC.jpg\"/> <\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-b14cd9ee33","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Faster Entry to the Stadium: NFC Ticketing Now Available for Android","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653233_7_borussiadortmund-eintrachtfrankfurt"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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While the match brings back memories of the past for several players as well as head coach Markus Högner, the team\u2019s focus is firmly on the future: Against the team from the Ruhr metropolis, the Borussia women aim to build on their strong performances from recent weeks.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2><b>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With a 5-0 away win at Vorwärts Spoho Cologne last Sunday, the BVB Women extended their perfect record as leaders of the Regionalliga West. After nine matchdays, the Black and Yellows have nine wins and 47 goals to their credit, while still having not conceded a single goal. \u201cWe were already up by three goals early on in Cologne and went on to create further scoring chances,\u201d said Markus Högner in his post-match review. \u201cIn the second half, there was a roughly 15-minute spell of carelessness, which we were able to overcome after the substitutions and thanks to more goals.\u201d According to Högner, the team will continue to benefit from the ability to bring in equally strong players off the bench as the season progresses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Roster<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For the match against SGS Essen U21, Coach Markus Högner has the same roster available as last week\u2014which also means that Paula Reimann remains sidelined due to chronic Achilles tendon issues.<\/p>\n<p>There was good news this week regarding Dana Marquardt: The forward has partially rejoined team training 351 days after her cruciate ligament tear. Markus Högner: \u201cDana was very happy to be back on the field with her teammates. Anyone who has been training alone or only in small groups for months longs for that sense of belonging. Now we hope she\u2019ll quickly become a viable option again.\u201d&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With just one win and seven goals scored so far this season, SGS Essen U21 still lacks the necessary firepower this season. Following the first women\u2019s team\u2019s relegation from the Bundesliga, the youth ranks of Sportgemeinschaft Essen-Schönebeck also underwent a restructuring over the summer. Several youth players are now competing for the team in the Women\u2019s 2nd Bundesliga.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Markus Högner expects a challenging task in the upcoming home game: \u201cWe\u2019re facing an extremely young team that\u2019s already performing very well for its age. Video analysis made it clear that the team primarily pursues a possession-based style of play. I\u2019m certain that Coach Daniel Balk\u2019s squad will take another step forward as the season progresses.\u201d&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Essen\u2019s Past<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Matches against the local rivals are always special for Markus Högner, as he served as head coach of the SGS women\u2019s Bundesliga team from 2010 to 2016 and from 2019 to 2025: \u201cI\u2019m naturally very familiar with the environment, and I still know some of the players who trained with the first team as young prospects back when I was there.\u201d Annika Enderle, Jacqueline Meißner, Lena Ostermeier, and Ramona Maier will also have a few reunions due to their past in Essen. 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After nine matchdays, the Black and Yellows have nine wins and 47 goals to their credit, while still having not conceded a single goal. \u201cWe were already up by three goals early on in Cologne and went on to create further scoring chances,\u201d said Markus Högner in his post-match review. \u201cIn the second half, there was a roughly 15-minute spell of carelessness, which we were able to overcome after the substitutions and thanks to more goals.\u201d According to Högner, the team will continue to benefit from the ability to bring in equally strong players off the bench as the season progresses.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Roster<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For the match against SGS Essen U21, Coach Markus Högner has the same roster available as last week\u2014which also means that Paula Reimann remains sidelined due to chronic Achilles tendon issues.<\/p>\n<p>There was good news this week regarding Dana Marquardt: The forward has partially rejoined team training 351 days after her cruciate ligament tear. 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{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Youth Football","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-6a9c13e012":{"dc:description":"<p>Just four days after returning from their Youth League match against Azerbaijani side Sabah FC (2\u20130), Borussia Dortmund\u2019s U19 team faces its next major challenge: the prestigious Revierderby against FC Schalke 04 in the DFB Youth League. Despite the recent rigors of travel, anticipation is high for Sunday\u2019s showdown with their archrival (11 a.m.). The still-undefeated U23 team will also head into Friday evening\u2019s (7:30 p.m.) Regionalliga home game against Bonner SC with plenty of momentum. 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Despite the recent rigors of travel, anticipation is high for Sunday\u2019s showdown with their archrival (11 a.m.). The still-undefeated U23 team will also head into Friday evening\u2019s (7:30 p.m.) Regionalliga home game against Bonner SC with plenty of momentum. The U17 team has the weekend off.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Just four days after returning from their Youth League match against Azerbaijani side Sabah FC (2\u20130), Borussia Dortmund\u2019s U19 team faces its next major challenge: the prestigious Revierderby against FC Schalke 04 in the DFB Youth League. Despite the recent rigors of travel, anticipation is high for Sunday\u2019s showdown with their archrival (11 a.m.). The still-undefeated U23 team will also head into Friday evening\u2019s (7:30 p.m.) Regionalliga home game against Bonner SC with plenty of momentum. The U17 team has the weekend off.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2><b>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><br>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b>U23: <\/b>BVB vs. Bonner SC (Regionalliga West): October 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m. (Rote Erde Stadium)<\/p>\n<p><b>U19: <\/b>FC Schalke 04 \u2013 BVB (DFB Youth League): October 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (Parkstadion, Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen) &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U17: <\/b>No game<\/p>\n<h2><b>U23 Hopes to Continue Its Winning Streak &nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to four straight wins, Borussia has now caught up with league-leading Oberhausen in points. As a result, the team is increasingly being viewed as a promotion contender. \u201cNo one declared us the clear favorites before the season. I see it exactly the same way. But the lads have developed\u2014and we\u2019re building on that progress,\u201d said BVB head coach Daniel Rios in response to questions on the matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In their home game against Bonner SC, the only undefeated team in the Regionalliga West aims to continue its winning streak. However, the task is unlikely to be an easy one. Bonn, currently seventh in the standings, is coming to town and had also been on an impressive run up until last weekend. The \u201cRheinlöwen\u201d had gone ten games in a row without a loss before their streak was snapped by a 0\u20131 home defeat against Hilden. Rios is approaching the match with respect: \u201cBonn has shown in recent weeks just how difficult it is to beat them. They have players who, on a good day in the Regionalliga, can make the difference. Plus, they have a clear game plan\u2014both with and without the ball.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether BVB will have a full roster to draw from. U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain only returned on Wednesday from the U19 Youth League match in Baku. A decision on their spots in the starting lineup will be made at the last minute. Midfielder Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"u23-wiedenbr-1792671411155\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/vorberichte-nachwuchs/u23-wiedenbr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Anticipation Overcomes Fatigue: U19s Eager for the Revierderby<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Three games, three wins: Coach Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team has mastered this intense stretch of matches with impressive composure. Their convincing 5-0 victory over Norwegian Youth League side FK Bodø/Glimt was followed by a 6-2 home win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Most recently, BVB also secured a 2-0 victory in their away match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. In just seven days, Borussia has thus built up plenty of confidence for their next challenging task: the prestigious Revierderby on Sunday (11 a.m.) at FC Schalke 04.<\/p>\n<p>With another win, Dortmund aims to maintain its lead in the DFB Youth League standings. The special significance of this historic rivalry should help the team quickly put the rigors of the two long away trips behind them. \u201cWe know how hard it is to play in the Youth League after a Youth League match. We\u2019ve traveled about 11,000 kilometers so far; we\u2019ll recover and then fully focus on the derby,\u201d explains Hirschnagl.<br>\nThere\u2019s every reason to expect a closely contested match. The first leg was already fiercely contested and was decided by an early own goal by Schalke. BVB won narrowly 1\u20130, so the hosts are likely eager for revenge. \u201cThey\u2019ll be looking to get even for that,\u201d warns Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The current standings add extra intensity to the derby. Schalke, sitting in fourth place, is already eight points behind Borussia and under pressure. To avoid further jeopardizing their qualification for the main round, the Royal Blues desperately need to pick up points. Hirschnagl therefore expects an opponent that will throw everything into the mix: \u201cI took a look at the standings. This is kind of their last ticket to the main round. Schalke will give it their all.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>A Breather for the U17s Before the Top-of-the-Table Clash<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The U17s also have a matchup against FC Schalke coming up in the DFB Youth League. Unlike the U19s, however, this match won\u2019t take place for a few more days. The rescheduled match from Matchday 10 against MSV Duisburg\u2014which BVB won 4-1 last Wednesday\u2014means Coach Karsten Gorges\u2019 team has a weekend off. The extra time comes at just the right moment: it allows the Dortmund team to prepare in peace for the highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash on October 30 at 4 p.m. at the Parkstadion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><br>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b>U23: <\/b>BVB vs. Bonner SC (Regionalliga West): October 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m. (Rote Erde Stadium)<\/p>\n<p><b>U19: <\/b>FC Schalke 04 \u2013 BVB (DFB Youth League): October 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (Parkstadion, Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen) &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U17: <\/b>No game<\/p>\n<h2><b>U23 Hopes to Continue Its Winning Streak &nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to four straight wins, Borussia has now caught up with league-leading Oberhausen in points. As a result, the team is increasingly being viewed as a promotion contender. \u201cNo one declared us the clear favorites before the season. I see it exactly the same way. But the lads have developed\u2014and we\u2019re building on that progress,\u201d said BVB head coach Daniel Rios in response to questions on the matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In their home game against Bonner SC, the only undefeated team in the Regionalliga West aims to continue its winning streak. However, the task is unlikely to be an easy one. Bonn, currently seventh in the standings, is coming to town and had also been on an impressive run up until last weekend. The \u201cRheinlöwen\u201d had gone ten games in a row without a loss before their streak was snapped by a 0\u20131 home defeat against Hilden. Rios is approaching the match with respect: \u201cBonn has shown in recent weeks just how difficult it is to beat them. They have players who, on a good day in the Regionalliga, can make the difference. Plus, they have a clear game plan\u2014both with and without the ball.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether BVB will have a full roster to draw from. U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain only returned on Wednesday from the U19 Youth League match in Baku. A decision on their spots in the starting lineup will be made at the last minute. Midfielder Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"u23-wiedenbr-1792671411155\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/vorberichte-nachwuchs/u23-wiedenbr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Anticipation Overcomes Fatigue: U19s Eager for the Revierderby<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Three games, three wins: Coach Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team has mastered this intense stretch of matches with impressive composure. Their convincing 5-0 victory over Norwegian Youth League side FK Bodø/Glimt was followed by a 6-2 home win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Most recently, BVB also secured a 2-0 victory in their away match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. In just seven days, Borussia has thus built up plenty of confidence for their next challenging task: the prestigious Revierderby on Sunday (11 a.m.) at FC Schalke 04.<\/p>\n<p>With another win, Dortmund aims to maintain its lead in the DFB Youth League standings. The special significance of this historic rivalry should help the team quickly put the rigors of the two long away trips behind them. \u201cWe know how hard it is to play in the Youth League after a Youth League match. We\u2019ve traveled about 11,000 kilometers so far; we\u2019ll recover and then fully focus on the derby,\u201d explains Hirschnagl.<br>\nThere\u2019s every reason to expect a closely contested match. The first leg was already fiercely contested and was decided by an early own goal by Schalke. BVB won narrowly 1\u20130, so the hosts are likely eager for revenge. \u201cThey\u2019ll be looking to get even for that,\u201d warns Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The current standings add extra intensity to the derby. Schalke, sitting in fourth place, is already eight points behind Borussia and under pressure. To avoid further jeopardizing their qualification for the main round, the Royal Blues desperately need to pick up points. Hirschnagl therefore expects an opponent that will throw everything into the mix: \u201cI took a look at the standings. This is kind of their last ticket to the main round. Schalke will give it their all.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>A Breather for the U17s Before the Top-of-the-Table Clash<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The U17s also have a matchup against FC Schalke coming up in the DFB Youth League. Unlike the U19s, however, this match won\u2019t take place for a few more days. The rescheduled match from Matchday 10 against MSV Duisburg\u2014which BVB won 4-1 last Wednesday\u2014means Coach Karsten Gorges\u2019 team has a weekend off. 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We\u2019ll keep you updated here until kickoff.<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/22/Countdown-to-the-Home-Game-Against-Frankfurt.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"Countdown to the Home Game Against Frankfurt","repo:modifyDate":"2026-10-22T12:02:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"metadescription":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"metadescription","title":"Meta Description","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"linkTarget":"_self","link":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/22/Countdown-to-the-Home-Game-Against-Frankfurt.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/countdown-eintracht/countdown-sge.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"experience":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"experience","title":"Experience Fragment","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExport":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExport","title":"App Export (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"showDate":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"showDate","title":"Show Date and Time (CET)","multiValue":false,"value":"22.10.26 12:02 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>In the top match of the 7th Bundesliga matchday, Borussia Dortmund will host Eintracht Frankfurt at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on Saturday evening (6:30 p.m., live on Sky and in the BVB app). We\u2019ll keep you updated here until kickoff.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"In the top match of the 7th Bundesliga matchday, Borussia Dortmund will host Eintracht Frankfurt at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on Saturday evening (6:30 p.m., live on Sky and in the BVB app). We\u2019ll keep you updated here until kickoff.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2>Previews: Everything at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Match Facts I: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/22/Where-the-Foundation-for-Success-Lies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Where the Foundation for Success Lies...<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Match Facts II: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/22/-and-What-Speaks-in-Borussias-Favor-Against-Eintracht.html\" target=\"_blank\">... and why Borussia has the edge over Eintracht<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Head-to-Head: Plenty of Goals in Past Matchups<\/h2>\n<p>When Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt faced off last season, each of the 90-minute matches ended with plenty of goals. BVB followed up the 3-3 draw in the first leg with a 3-2 home win in the second leg last May. At home, the overall record against the Eagles from Frankfurt looks very strong. The Black and Yellows have won all five of their most recent home games against Eintracht Frankfurt. Overall, they\u2019ve recorded 39 Bundesliga wins against SGE at their home stadium, along with six draws and eight losses. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"schlotterbeck-sge-1792668929560\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/countdown-eintracht/schlotterbeck-sge.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Jerseys: BVB in Yellow<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund will take the field in their yellow home jerseys with black shorts and yellow socks (<a href=\"https://shop.bvb.de/en-de/jerseys-kits/home?utm_source=bvben&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=int_heimtrikot2627&amp;bvb_cid=int_heimtrikot2627\" target=\"_blank\">visit the online store<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16.0px; font-weight: 300;\">). Eintracht Frankfurt will play in their white away jerseys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Jablonski to officiate<\/h2>\n<p>Sven Jablonski will referee the match. Eduard Beitinger and Dr. Martin Thomsen will serve as assistant referees. Felix Bickel is the fourth official, and Sören Storks will act as the video assistant referee.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Broadcast: Live on Sky<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga, with coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m. The match will also be streamed live on <a href=\"https://cutt.ly/XrLJQ0oY\">WOW<\/a>. Wolff-Christoph Fuss will provide commentary.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Attendance: Sold-out<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The night game is sold out; all 81,365 tickets have been sold. More than 7,000 visiting fans are expected from Frankfurt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"stadion-sge-1792669350609\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/countdown-eintracht/stadion-sge.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who wants to be at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK but doesn\u2019t yet have a ticket has a chance to get one through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or single-game tickets for resale in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/profis/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvben&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=int_profi-tickets2627&amp;bvb_cid=int_profi-tickets2627\" target=\"_blank\">the BVB ticket shop<\/a> up to two and a half hours before kickoff if they are unable to attend SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in person. The ticket does not need to be physically handed over, as it is electronically deactivated and then activated for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Autumnal and cold<\/h2>\n<p>A high of ten degrees is forecast for Saturday evening in Dortmund. At least it\u2019s supposed to remain mostly dry throughout the match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Travel: Public transit ticket included<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The admission ticket includes the DSW21 combo ticket for travel to and from the game via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a Print@Home ticket or a Mobile Ticket must carry a public transit ticket in addition to their admission ticket; this can be ordered online for free on this page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Match<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>On match day, BVB will keep fans updated across all digital channels:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Live<\/b><br>\n<b> Ticker<\/b> In the BVB app\u2019s \u201cHoliday Mode\u201d (available for <a href=\"https://go.bvb.de/app?p=socialmedia\">download<\/a>), you can expect news, photos, posts, videos, statistics, and much more about the match from 9:09 a.m. until after the final whistle. Starting at kickoff, the live ticker will keep you updated on all the key moments.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Social Media<\/b><br>\nOn <a href=\"https://x.com/BVB\">X<\/a>, <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/BVB/\">Facebook,<\/a> and <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bvb09/\">Instagram<\/a>, you\u2019ll always be up to speed on everything happening around the game.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Internet<\/b><br>\n<b> Radio<\/b> BVB Internet Radio provides coverage from a Black and Yellow perspective. The reporters are Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and can be heard on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de.html\">the homepage<\/a> and in the BVB app on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/allgemein/aktion/bvb-app.html\" title=\"Link in den App-Store\">iPhone and Android devices<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>BVB-TV<\/b><br>\nA highlights reel of the match, the post-game press conference, and interviews with players can be viewed on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BVB\">BVB-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Previews: Everything at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Match Facts I: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/22/Where-the-Foundation-for-Success-Lies.html\" target=\"_blank\">Where the Foundation for Success Lies...<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Match Facts II: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/22/-and-What-Speaks-in-Borussias-Favor-Against-Eintracht.html\" target=\"_blank\">... and why Borussia has the edge over Eintracht<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Head-to-Head: Plenty of Goals in Past Matchups<\/h2>\n<p>When Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt faced off last season, each of the 90-minute matches ended with plenty of goals. BVB followed up the 3-3 draw in the first leg with a 3-2 home win in the second leg last May. At home, the overall record against the Eagles from Frankfurt looks very strong. The Black and Yellows have won all five of their most recent home games against Eintracht Frankfurt. Overall, they\u2019ve recorded 39 Bundesliga wins against SGE at their home stadium, along with six draws and eight losses. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"schlotterbeck-sge-1792668929560\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/countdown-eintracht/schlotterbeck-sge.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Jerseys: BVB in Yellow<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund will take the field in their yellow home jerseys with black shorts and yellow socks (<a href=\"https://shop.bvb.de/en-de/jerseys-kits/home?utm_source=bvben&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=int_heimtrikot2627&amp;bvb_cid=int_heimtrikot2627\" target=\"_blank\">visit the online store<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16.0px; font-weight: 300;\">). Eintracht Frankfurt will play in their white away jerseys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Jablonski to officiate<\/h2>\n<p>Sven Jablonski will referee the match. Eduard Beitinger and Dr. Martin Thomsen will serve as assistant referees. Felix Bickel is the fourth official, and Sören Storks will act as the video assistant referee.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Broadcast: Live on Sky<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga, with coverage beginning at 5:30 p.m. The match will also be streamed live on <a href=\"https://cutt.ly/XrLJQ0oY\">WOW<\/a>. Wolff-Christoph Fuss will provide commentary.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Attendance: Sold-out<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The night game is sold out; all 81,365 tickets have been sold. More than 7,000 visiting fans are expected from Frankfurt.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"stadion-sge-1792669350609\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/countdown-eintracht/stadion-sge.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Anyone who wants to be at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK but doesn\u2019t yet have a ticket has a chance to get one through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or single-game tickets for resale in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/profis/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvben&amp;utm_medium=news&amp;utm_campaign=int_profi-tickets2627&amp;bvb_cid=int_profi-tickets2627\" target=\"_blank\">the BVB ticket shop<\/a> up to two and a half hours before kickoff if they are unable to attend SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in person. The ticket does not need to be physically handed over, as it is electronically deactivated and then activated for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Autumnal and cold<\/h2>\n<p>A high of ten degrees is forecast for Saturday evening in Dortmund. At least it\u2019s supposed to remain mostly dry throughout the match.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Travel: Public transit ticket included<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The admission ticket includes the DSW21 combo ticket for travel to and from the game via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a Print@Home ticket or a Mobile Ticket must carry a public transit ticket in addition to their admission ticket; this can be ordered online for free on this page.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Match<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>On match day, BVB will keep fans updated across all digital channels:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Live<\/b><br>\n<b> Ticker<\/b> In the BVB app\u2019s \u201cHoliday Mode\u201d (available for <a href=\"https://go.bvb.de/app?p=socialmedia\">download<\/a>), you can expect news, photos, posts, videos, statistics, and much more about the match from 9:09 a.m. until after the final whistle. 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