Jobe Bellingham Named to the English National Team for the First Time

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We\u2019ll keep you updated here right up 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<br>\n<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/6/Elversberg-to-Close-Out-BVBs-Busy-Weeks-Were-Ready-and-in-Shape.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elversberg to wrap up these grueling weeks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roster: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/6/Will-he-play-Kovac-sets-the-record-straight-on-Guirassy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kovac Clarifies the Situation with Guirassy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facts: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/5/BVBs-Next-Opponent-What-Makes-Elversberg-So-Strong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Makes Elversberg So Strong?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>History: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/5/Borussia-Dortmund-and-SV-Elversberg-Didnt-something-happen-there.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BVB and Elversberg\u2014there was something there, wasn\u2019t there?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Training: Short Prep for Elversberg<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Since early October, BVB has been facing one midweek match after another. The home game against SVE will be the ninth competitive match in a month. Following the 2-1 home win against Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League, Friday morning\u2019s session marked the final training session. As head coach Niko Kovac reported, all players present were \u201cin good shape.\u201d The team is \u201cready and fit\u201d for the next big challenge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv-1793974834869\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv1-1793974842747\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv2-1793974848332\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv3-1793974853646\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Facts: Strong Record Against Promoted Teams<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, Borussia Dortmund has generally performed well against Bundesliga promoted teams. Of their last seven Bundesliga matches against league newcomers, the Black and Yellows have won six, with one ending in a draw. Their most recent match against a promoted team ended in September with a 3-0 home win against SC Paderborn.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"nmecha-paderborn-1793958068945\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/nmecha-paderborn.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Referee: Osmers to officiate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Harm Osmers will referee the match. He will be assisted by Christian Gittelmann and Julius Martenstein. Florian Exner will serve as the fourth official. Patrick Hanslbauer has been assigned as the video assistant referee.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Autumnal and cold<\/h2>\n<p>With a high of eight degrees, it will be autumnal and cold in Dortmund on Saturday afternoon. Bright sunshine is also forecast.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Jerseys: Yellow vs. White and Black<\/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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit the online store<\/a>). The visitors from Elversberg will wear white-and-black jerseys, paired with white shorts and white socks.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"silva-fcb-1793957620710\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/silva-fcb.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Getting There: Parking Tickets Sold Out \u2013 Public Transportation Ticket Included<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone traveling by car should note that all parking tickets for spaces at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and the Westfalenhallen are already sold out. It is not possible to purchase parking tickets on-site. Vehicles without a valid parking ticket will be turned away at the entrances by security staff. If you park on surrounding streets, please note: Anyone who parks illegally or disregards no-parking zones risks having their vehicle towed at their own expense.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p>BVB recommends carpooling or traveling by public transit. The admission ticket includes the DSW21 combo ticket for travel to and from the event 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 <a href=\"https://kombiticket.dsw21.de/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">on this page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Eye Exam: Free Promotion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>At the home game, BVB partner Essilor, together with Apollo, is inviting children and families to free eye exams. The event will take place in the promotional areas on the West concourse and in the REWE Family Section. All participants will receive a voucher for a professional eye exam at participating Essilor opticians and at Apollo. There will also be prizes to win, such as children\u2019s eyeglass frames, a BVB jersey, or a scarf.<\/p>\n<h2>Spectators: Sold-Out Home Game<\/h2>\n<p>The home game against the league newcomer is once again sold out, with 81,365 tickets sold. SV Elversberg itself has fully utilized its guest allocation and is expected to bring around 8,000 fans to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK\u2014more than the number of residents in Elversberg.<\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/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 on 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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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><b>Broadcast: Live on Sky<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga and streamed on <a href=\"https://cutt.ly/XrLJQ0oY\">WOW<\/a>. Coverage begins at 3:15 p.m. Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld will provide commentary. <a href=\"https://www.dazn.com/de-DE/p/bvb?\">DAZN<\/a> will show the game as part of its multi-game broadcast<\/p>\n<h2><b>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Match<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>On match day, BVB will keep its 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 covers the game from a Black and Yellow perspective. Reporters include Boris Rupert and Norbert Dickel. 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 reactions from the 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<br>\n<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Outlook: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/6/Elversberg-to-Close-Out-BVBs-Busy-Weeks-Were-Ready-and-in-Shape.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elversberg to wrap up these grueling weeks<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roster: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/6/Will-he-play-Kovac-sets-the-record-straight-on-Guirassy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kovac Clarifies the Situation with Guirassy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facts: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/5/BVBs-Next-Opponent-What-Makes-Elversberg-So-Strong.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Makes Elversberg So Strong?<\/a><\/li>\n<li>History: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/11/5/Borussia-Dortmund-and-SV-Elversberg-Didnt-something-happen-there.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BVB and Elversberg\u2014there was something there, wasn\u2019t there?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Training: Short Prep for Elversberg<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Since early October, BVB has been facing one midweek match after another. The home game against SVE will be the ninth competitive match in a month. Following the 2-1 home win against Real Betis in the UEFA Champions League, Friday morning\u2019s session marked the final training session. As head coach Niko Kovac reported, all players present were \u201cin good shape.\u201d The team is \u201cready and fit\u201d for the next big challenge.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv-1793974834869\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv1-1793974842747\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv2-1793974848332\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"training-elv3-1793974853646\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/training-elv3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Facts: Strong Record Against Promoted Teams<\/h2>\n<p>In recent years, Borussia Dortmund has generally performed well against Bundesliga promoted teams. Of their last seven Bundesliga matches against league newcomers, the Black and Yellows have won six, with one ending in a draw. Their most recent match against a promoted team ended in September with a 3-0 home win against SC Paderborn.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"nmecha-paderborn-1793958068945\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/nmecha-paderborn.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Referee: Osmers to officiate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Harm Osmers will referee the match. He will be assisted by Christian Gittelmann and Julius Martenstein. Florian Exner will serve as the fourth official. Patrick Hanslbauer has been assigned as the video assistant referee.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Autumnal and cold<\/h2>\n<p>With a high of eight degrees, it will be autumnal and cold in Dortmund on Saturday afternoon. Bright sunshine is also forecast.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Jerseys: Yellow vs. White and Black<\/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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit the online store<\/a>). The visitors from Elversberg will wear white-and-black jerseys, paired with white shorts and white socks.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"silva-fcb-1793957620710\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/countdown-elversberg/silva-fcb.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Getting There: Parking Tickets Sold Out \u2013 Public Transportation Ticket Included<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone traveling by car should note that all parking tickets for spaces at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK and the Westfalenhallen are already sold out. It is not possible to purchase parking tickets on-site. Vehicles without a valid parking ticket will be turned away at the entrances by security staff. If you park on surrounding streets, please note: Anyone who parks illegally or disregards no-parking zones risks having their vehicle towed at their own expense.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p>BVB recommends carpooling or traveling by public transit. The admission ticket includes the DSW21 combo ticket for travel to and from the event 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 <a href=\"https://kombiticket.dsw21.de/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">on this page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Eye Exam: Free Promotion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>At the home game, BVB partner Essilor, together with Apollo, is inviting children and families to free eye exams. The event will take place in the promotional areas on the West concourse and in the REWE Family Section. All participants will receive a voucher for a professional eye exam at participating Essilor opticians and at Apollo. There will also be prizes to win, such as children\u2019s eyeglass frames, a BVB jersey, or a scarf.<\/p>\n<h2>Spectators: Sold-Out Home Game<\/h2>\n<p>The home game against the league newcomer is once again sold out, with 81,365 tickets sold. SV Elversberg itself has fully utilized its guest allocation and is expected to bring around 8,000 fans to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK\u2014more than the number of residents in Elversberg.<\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/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 on 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\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">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><b>Broadcast: Live on Sky<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga and streamed on <a href=\"https://cutt.ly/XrLJQ0oY\">WOW<\/a>. Coverage begins at 3:15 p.m. Florian Schmidt-Sommerfeld will provide commentary. <a href=\"https://www.dazn.com/de-DE/p/bvb?\">DAZN<\/a> will show the game as part of its multi-game broadcast<\/p>\n<h2><b>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Match<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>On match day, BVB will keep its 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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Head coach Daniel Rios, however, sees no reason to doubt the team\u2019s performance. \u201cWe didn\u2019t play a bad game against Gütersloh, but unfortunately we didn\u2019t get the result we deserved. We want to build on that strong performance in our next big match,\u201d says the coach. He points to the team\u2019s higher possession percentage and greater number of scoring chances compared to the third-place team in the standings. \u201cI\u2019m very curious to see how the lads handle this situation. It\u2019s about them showing character after a game like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next challenge could hardly be greater. Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, along with Sportfreunde Siegen, boasts the highest-scoring offense in the Regionalliga West and also has the best defense. No team is more successful at home than coach Sebastian Gunkel\u2019s team, which has led the standings since Matchday 9. Their record so far this season underscores Oberhausen\u2019s strength: After 15 matchdays, they\u2019ve already accumulated seven more points than Fortuna Köln had at the same point last season. At that time, the Cologne team dominated the league and subsequently earned promotion to the 3. Liga.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the impressive numbers, Rios is approaching the challenge with confidence. \u201cOberhausen is a team that generates a lot of momentum, especially at home. But we should look forward to the game against a really good opponent. We can show that we can also dominate and control the game on the road against an opponent like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The head-to-head record also suggests a closely contested match. In 15 meetings so far, BVB has recorded five wins, five draws, and five losses. However, the two most recent matches last season both ended in 2-1 victories for Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of personnel, the second-place team has nearly a full roster to draw from. Only Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable. On a positive note, Pharell Kegni is making good progress; after a long forced absence, he made his season debut against Gütersloh and came on as a substitute in the 85th minute. \u201cHe\u2019s making very good progress. You can tell that he\u2019s been able to train consistently over the past three weeks. This gives us one more option on offense,\u201d says Rios.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the top-of-the-table clash are available at <a href=\"https://www.rwo-online.de/\">the<\/a> <a href=\"https://www.rwo-online.de/\">RWO ticket shop<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"kegni-gt-1793952868468\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/vorbericht-nachwuchs/kegni-gt.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>U19s Enter Clash with Osnabrück as Favorites<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The U19s have had an intense midweek schedule: Their 2-1 victory in the top-of-the-table clash of the DFB Youth League against MSV Duisburg was followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the UEFA Youth League against Real Betis. Now, VfL Osnabrück awaits them. Against the second-to-last team in the standings, the Borussians aim to solidify their top position, which they extended last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Felix Hirschnagl is confident that his team can successfully tackle this challenge as well. 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Following their spectacular 6-3 away win against the previous league leaders, FC Schalke 04, the Borussians have taken over the top spot and head into the international break as league leaders. Their next challenge comes on November 21 with a home game against Rot-Weiss Essen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 16.0px;\">U23: <\/b>Rot-Weiß Oberhausen \u2013 BVB (Regionalliga West): 7 November, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (Stadion Niederrhein, Lindnerstraße 3-6, Oberhausen)<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 16.0px;\">U19<\/b>: BVB \u2013 VfL Osnabrück (DFB Youth League): 7 November, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (Youth Training Center)<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 16.0px;\">U17: <\/b>No game<\/p>\n<h2><b>U23s on the road against the league leaders &nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After 14 games without a loss, the U23s\u2019 winning streak came to an end last Saturday. Head coach Daniel Rios, however, sees no reason to doubt the team\u2019s performance. \u201cWe didn\u2019t play a bad game against Gütersloh, but unfortunately we didn\u2019t get the result we deserved. We want to build on that strong performance in our next big match,\u201d says the coach. He points to the team\u2019s higher possession percentage and greater number of scoring chances compared to the third-place team in the standings. \u201cI\u2019m very curious to see how the lads handle this situation. It\u2019s about them showing character after a game like that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The next challenge could hardly be greater. Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, along with Sportfreunde Siegen, boasts the highest-scoring offense in the Regionalliga West and also has the best defense. No team is more successful at home than coach Sebastian Gunkel\u2019s team, which has led the standings since Matchday 9. Their record so far this season underscores Oberhausen\u2019s strength: After 15 matchdays, they\u2019ve already accumulated seven more points than Fortuna Köln had at the same point last season. At that time, the Cologne team dominated the league and subsequently earned promotion to the 3. Liga.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the impressive numbers, Rios is approaching the challenge with confidence. \u201cOberhausen is a team that generates a lot of momentum, especially at home. But we should look forward to the game against a really good opponent. We can show that we can also dominate and control the game on the road against an opponent like this.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The head-to-head record also suggests a closely contested match. In 15 meetings so far, BVB has recorded five wins, five draws, and five losses. However, the two most recent matches last season both ended in 2-1 victories for Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of personnel, the second-place team has nearly a full roster to draw from. 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This gives us one more option on offense,\u201d says Rios.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets for the top-of-the-table clash are available at <a href=\"https://www.rwo-online.de/\">the<\/a> <a href=\"https://www.rwo-online.de/\">RWO ticket shop<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"kegni-gt-1793952868468\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/vorbericht-nachwuchs/kegni-gt.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>U19s Enter Clash with Osnabrück as Favorites<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The U19s have had an intense midweek schedule: Their 2-1 victory in the top-of-the-table clash of the DFB Youth League against MSV Duisburg was followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the UEFA Youth League against Real Betis. Now, VfL Osnabrück awaits them. Against the second-to-last team in the standings, the Borussians aim to solidify their top position, which they extended last weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Coach Felix Hirschnagl is confident that his team can successfully tackle this challenge as well. 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