Next Stop: Japan! – These players are going

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-6d26a1f253":{"dc:description":"<p>In their second preseason friendly, BVB lost 1-2 to Fortuna Düsseldorf. After the match against the third-division side, head coach Niko Kovac and goalkeeper Patrick Drewes shared their thoughts. Reactions to the game.<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/25/Kovac-Well-make-up-for-it.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"Kovac: \u201cWe\u2019ll make up for it!\u201d","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-25T13:48:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":[""],"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/2026/7/25/Kovac-Well-make-up-for-it.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/stimmen-f95-bvb/kovac-f95.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":"25.07.26 13:48 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>In their second preseason friendly, BVB lost 1-2 to Fortuna Düsseldorf. After the match against the third-division side, head coach Niko Kovac and goalkeeper Patrick Drewes shared their thoughts. Reactions to the game.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"In their second preseason friendly, BVB lost 1-2 to Fortuna Düsseldorf. After the match against the third-division side, head coach Niko Kovac and goalkeeper Patrick Drewes shared their thoughts. Reactions to the game.","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":"<p><b> Niko Kovac on the loss in Düsseldorf: <br>\n <\/b>\u201cYou could already see today that we really stepped it up a notch in our second week of training. Our legs were heavy. The first half was okay. In the second half, our resistance wasn\u2019t quite what I had in mind. But we don\u2019t want to read too much into it. Everyone gave it their all, but in the end, it wasn\u2019t enough.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>...the unique squad situation during preseason:<\/b><br>\n\u201cEvery team that had a lot of national team players at the World Cup is facing the same problem. So with our ten national team players, we\u2019ve already had quite a few who aren\u2019t here. But we\u2019ll make up for it! We\u2019ll get it done! The lads who joined us yesterday are in good physical shape.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>...on Mathis Albert:<\/b><br>\n\u201cYou can see what skills he has. He\u2019s very fast and a strong dribbler. I have to say, he really gave it his all today. He scored the goal in his own style, with plenty of technique and speed. You can definitely see that we have some very talented lads, and we want to try to integrate one or two of them into the team. And he\u2019s certainly one of them.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"albert-f95-1784987931583\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/stimmen-f95-bvb/albert-f95.jpg\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Patrick Drewes on his appearance against Fortuna Düsseldorf:<br>\n <\/b>\u201cI don\u2019t get to do this very often. Last year I only played one half in Siegen; now I\u2019ve already played two halves. It\u2019s fun and a great honor. Getting that feeling of getting back in and playing is also important to me. It\u2019s frustrating that it turned out to be just one half like that.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2026 on the first two weeks of preseason:<br>\n <\/b>\u201cEveryone needs a little time, in their own way, to get used to what\u2019s expected here. That goes for the players from the U19 team just as much as it does for the new signings. It was a mixed bunch during the first two weeks; now the national team players are gradually returning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2026 on the trip to Japan:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to it, even though I don\u2019t know what to expect. I haven\u2019t packed my bags yet\u2014I\u2019ll have to do that tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><b> Niko Kovac on the loss in Düsseldorf: <br>\n <\/b>\u201cYou could already see today that we really stepped it up a notch in our second week of training. Our legs were heavy. The first half was okay. In the second half, our resistance wasn\u2019t quite what I had in mind. But we don\u2019t want to read too much into it. Everyone gave it their all, but in the end, it wasn\u2019t enough.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>...the unique squad situation during preseason:<\/b><br>\n\u201cEvery team that had a lot of national team players at the World Cup is facing the same problem. So with our ten national team players, we\u2019ve already had quite a few who aren\u2019t here. But we\u2019ll make up for it! We\u2019ll get it done! The lads who joined us yesterday are in good physical shape.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>...on Mathis Albert:<\/b><br>\n\u201cYou can see what skills he has. He\u2019s very fast and a strong dribbler. I have to say, he really gave it his all today. He scored the goal in his own style, with plenty of technique and speed. You can definitely see that we have some very talented lads, and we want to try to integrate one or two of them into the team. And he\u2019s certainly one of them.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"albert-f95-1784987931583\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/stimmen-f95-bvb/albert-f95.jpg\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Patrick Drewes on his appearance against Fortuna Düsseldorf:<br>\n <\/b>\u201cI don\u2019t get to do this very often. Last year I only played one half in Siegen; now I\u2019ve already played two halves. It\u2019s fun and a great honor. Getting that feeling of getting back in and playing is also important to me. It\u2019s frustrating that it turned out to be just one half like that.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2026 on the first two weeks of preseason:<br>\n <\/b>\u201cEveryone needs a little time, in their own way, to get used to what\u2019s expected here. That goes for the players from the U19 team just as much as it does for the new signings. It was a mixed bunch during the first two weeks; now the national team players are gradually returning.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>\u2026 on the trip to Japan:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to it, even though I don\u2019t know what to expect. I haven\u2019t packed my bags yet\u2014I\u2019ll have to do that tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6d26a1f253","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":"Kovac: \u201cWe\u2019ll make up for it!\u201d","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":"three","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-695444471","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/25/Kovac-Well-make-up-for-it","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/nachbericht"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/stimmen-f95-bvb/A-kovac-f95.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-345c585281":{"dc:description":"<p>At the end of the second week of training, Borussia Dortmund lost its second preseason friendly, falling 1-2 to Fortuna Düsseldorf.<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/25/BVB-loses-second-friendly-at-Fortuna-Duesseldorf.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"BVB loses second friendly at Fortuna Düsseldorf","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-25T12:54:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":[""],"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/2026/7/25/BVB-loses-second-friendly-at-Fortuna-Duesseldorf.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/guirassy-f95-2.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":"25.07.26 12:54 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>At the end of the second week of training, Borussia Dortmund lost its second preseason friendly, falling 1-2 to Fortuna Düsseldorf.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"At the end of the second week of training, Borussia Dortmund lost its second preseason friendly, falling 1-2 to Fortuna Düsseldorf.","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":"<p>BVB head coach Niko Kovac once again relied heavily on the club\u2019s own youth players at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf. A total of six young talents under the age of 20 were in Dortmund\u2019s starting lineup\u2014including summer signings Takato Yamamoto and Joane Gadou.<\/p>\n<p>However, Maxi Beier, Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson were not yet back in Dortmund\u2019s squad, having only returned on Friday for performance testing.<\/p>\n<p>Under ideal weather conditions, BVB displayed a very solid defensive structure from the start in front of the crowd. Joane Gadou, Filippo Mane, and Jan-Luca Riedl formed the back three in front of goalkeeper Alexander Meyer in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Serhou Guirassy\u2019s first dangerous shot narrowly missed the goal when he curled a free kick from 22 meters just wide to the right (9th minute).<\/p>\n<h2>Albert Scores to Give BVB the Lead<\/h2>\n<p>Mathis Albert fared better, reacting quickest to a long clearance from goalkeeper Alex Meyer. The 17-year-old outran Fortuna goalkeeper Lasse Rieß with the ball at his feet and effortlessly slotted it home in the 20th minute to give BVB a 1-0 lead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"bvb-fortuna-1784979637056\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/bvb-fortuna.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>After taking the lead, BVB\u2014who dominated possession\u2014continued to push the pace; Guirassy narrowly missed a cross from 16-year-old Marwan Mirza on the right wing following a strong individual effort by the youngster.<\/p>\n<p>The only downside was the substitution of Enzo Duarte, who signaled knee pain and was replaced by Jobe Bellingham shortly before halftime.<\/p>\n<p>In the second half, the momentum shifted in favor of the third-division side. As early as the 50th minute, the F95 fans were celebrating the equalizer. Center back Dominique Heintz, who has Bundesliga experience, flicked on a free kick from the left side to forward Fabian Schleusener, who simply had to tap it in to make it 1\u20131.<\/p>\n<h2>Ritter Stopped by the F95 Goalkeeper<\/h2>\n<p>From then on, the BVB team continued to struggle against a solid Düsseldorf defense. Dortmund\u2019s best chance, a shot by Romeo Ritter, was scraped out of the corner of the net by Lasse Rieß (64th minute).<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, Düsseldorf created more chances and celebrated their second goal in the 79th minute: Lukas Eixler was sent down the right flank\u2014in a play that looked suspiciously offside\u2014but then delivered a pinpoint cross into the middle to Anas Slimani, who scored with a first-time volley to make it 2\u20131 for Fortuna.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before that, a second BVB youngster, Elias Benkara, was substituted due to injury. In the closing stages, the Black and Yellows pushed hard for a late equalizer. Samuele Inacio\u2019s last big chance (90+4) was once again saved by the F95 goalkeeper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund will now embark on a long journey as early as Sunday when the BVB Evonik Japan Tour kicks off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>FORTUNA DÜSSELDORF \u2013 Borussia Dortmund 2:1 (0:1)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Friendly, MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA<\/b><br>\nSaturday, July 25, 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>BVB 1st Half: <\/b>Meyer \u2013 Mirza, Gadou, Mane, Riedl, Kabar \u2013 Azhil, Duarte (44. Bellingham), Yamamoto, Albert \u2013 Guirassy&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>BVB 2nd Half:<\/b> Drewes \u2013 Adji, Benkara (78. Wessels), Reggiani, Ritter, Couto \u2013 Faust, Bellingham, Lerma, Inacio \u2013 Silva<\/p>\n<p><b>Goals:<\/b> 1-0 Albert (20', Meyer), 1-1 Schleusener (50', Heintz), 2-1 Slimani (79', Eixler)<br>\n<b>Yellow cards:<\/b> none<br>\n<b>Attendance:<\/b> 23,300 at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"guirassy-f95-1784978065470\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/guirassy-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"mane-f95-1784978968197\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/mane-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"kabar-f95-1784978998632\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/kabar-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"gadou-f95-1784979618673\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/gadou-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"yamamoto-f95-1784979628609\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/yamamoto-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"silva-f95-1784982999568\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/silva-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"faust-f95-1784983006404\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/faust-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"lerma-f95-1784983048055\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/lerma-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>BVB head coach Niko Kovac once again relied heavily on the club\u2019s own youth players at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA in Düsseldorf. A total of six young talents under the age of 20 were in Dortmund\u2019s starting lineup\u2014including summer signings Takato Yamamoto and Joane Gadou.<\/p>\n<p>However, Maxi Beier, Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson were not yet back in Dortmund\u2019s squad, having only returned on Friday for performance testing.<\/p>\n<p>Under ideal weather conditions, BVB displayed a very solid defensive structure from the start in front of the crowd. Joane Gadou, Filippo Mane, and Jan-Luca Riedl formed the back three in front of goalkeeper Alexander Meyer in the first half.<\/p>\n<p>Serhou Guirassy\u2019s first dangerous shot narrowly missed the goal when he curled a free kick from 22 meters just wide to the right (9th minute).<\/p>\n<h2>Albert Scores to Give BVB the Lead<\/h2>\n<p>Mathis Albert fared better, reacting quickest to a long clearance from goalkeeper Alex Meyer. The 17-year-old outran Fortuna goalkeeper Lasse Rieß with the ball at his feet and effortlessly slotted it home in the 20th minute to give BVB a 1-0 lead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"bvb-fortuna-1784979637056\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/bvb-fortuna.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>After taking the lead, BVB\u2014who dominated possession\u2014continued to push the pace; Guirassy narrowly missed a cross from 16-year-old Marwan Mirza on the right wing following a strong individual effort by the youngster.<\/p>\n<p>The only downside was the substitution of Enzo Duarte, who signaled knee pain and was replaced by Jobe Bellingham shortly before halftime.<\/p>\n<p>In the second half, the momentum shifted in favor of the third-division side. As early as the 50th minute, the F95 fans were celebrating the equalizer. Center back Dominique Heintz, who has Bundesliga experience, flicked on a free kick from the left side to forward Fabian Schleusener, who simply had to tap it in to make it 1\u20131.<\/p>\n<h2>Ritter Stopped by the F95 Goalkeeper<\/h2>\n<p>From then on, the BVB team continued to struggle against a solid Düsseldorf defense. Dortmund\u2019s best chance, a shot by Romeo Ritter, was scraped out of the corner of the net by Lasse Rieß (64th minute).<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, Düsseldorf created more chances and celebrated their second goal in the 79th minute: Lukas Eixler was sent down the right flank\u2014in a play that looked suspiciously offside\u2014but then delivered a pinpoint cross into the middle to Anas Slimani, who scored with a first-time volley to make it 2\u20131 for Fortuna.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before that, a second BVB youngster, Elias Benkara, was substituted due to injury. In the closing stages, the Black and Yellows pushed hard for a late equalizer. Samuele Inacio\u2019s last big chance (90+4) was once again saved by the F95 goalkeeper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund will now embark on a long journey as early as Sunday when the BVB Evonik Japan Tour kicks off.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>FORTUNA DÜSSELDORF \u2013 Borussia Dortmund 2:1 (0:1)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Friendly, MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA<\/b><br>\nSaturday, July 25, 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>BVB 1st Half: <\/b>Meyer \u2013 Mirza, Gadou, Mane, Riedl, Kabar \u2013 Azhil, Duarte (44. Bellingham), Yamamoto, Albert \u2013 Guirassy&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>BVB 2nd Half:<\/b> Drewes \u2013 Adji, Benkara (78. Wessels), Reggiani, Ritter, Couto \u2013 Faust, Bellingham, Lerma, Inacio \u2013 Silva<\/p>\n<p><b>Goals:<\/b> 1-0 Albert (20', Meyer), 1-1 Schleusener (50', Heintz), 2-1 Slimani (79', Eixler)<br>\n<b>Yellow cards:<\/b> none<br>\n<b>Attendance:<\/b> 23,300 at the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"guirassy-f95-1784978065470\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/guirassy-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"mane-f95-1784978968197\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/mane-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"kabar-f95-1784978998632\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/kabar-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"gadou-f95-1784979618673\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/gadou-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"yamamoto-f95-1784979628609\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/yamamoto-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"silva-f95-1784982999568\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/silva-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"faust-f95-1784983006404\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/faust-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"lerma-f95-1784983048055\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/lerma-f95.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-345c585281","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":"BVB loses second friendly at Fortuna Düsseldorf","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":"two","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-1698865111","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/25/BVB-loses-second-friendly-at-Fortuna-Duesseldorf","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/report"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/testspiel-f95-bvb/A-guirassy-f95-2.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-b14cd9ee33":{"dc:description":"<p>Pre-season preparations at Borussia Dortmund are picking up steam. To wrap up the second week of training, BVB travelled to Fortuna Düsseldorf for their second preseason friendly\u2014presented by Vodafone. Watch the match in re-live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/25/LIVE-Stream-BVB-takes-on-Fortuna-Duesseldorf-in-a-friendly.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"Re-Live: BVB takes on Fortuna Düsseldorf in a friendly","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-25T06:14:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/sub-category/profis"],"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/2026/7/25/LIVE-Stream-BVB-takes-on-Fortuna-Duesseldorf-in-a-friendly.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/livestream-f95-bvb/guirassy-test.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":"25.07.26 06:14 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>Pre-season preparations at Borussia Dortmund are picking up steam. To wrap up the second week of training, BVB travelled to Fortuna Düsseldorf for their second preseason friendly\u2014presented by Vodafone. Watch the match in re-live.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Pre-season preparations at Borussia Dortmund are picking up steam. To wrap up the second week of training, BVB travelled to Fortuna Düsseldorf for their second preseason friendly\u2014presented by Vodafone. Watch the match in re-live.","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":"<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i2F3D4qOzc\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go to YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i2F3D4qOzc\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go to YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-b14cd9ee33","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":"Re-Live: BVB takes on Fortuna Düsseldorf in a friendly","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-1656712199","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/25/LIVE-Stream-BVB-takes-on-Fortuna-Duesseldorf-in-a-friendly","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/livestream"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/livestream-f95-bvb/A-guirassy-test.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-4e754267a6":{"dc:description":"<p>Starting Sunday, it\u2019s \u201cKonnichiwa\u201d for Borussia Dortmund\u2019s first-team players, as the BVB squad sets off on an eight-day trip to Japan. In Asia, they\u2019ll play two friendly matches against Cerezo Osaka (29 July) and FC Tokyo (1 August), as well as meet with many Japanese fans. These players will be joining the trip.<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/25/Next-Stop-Japan-These-players-are-going.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"Next Stop: Japan! \u2013 These players are going","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-24T20:50:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/sub-category/profis"],"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/2026/7/25/Next-Stop-Japan-These-players-are-going.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/kader-japan/Bellingham.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":"24.07.26 20:50 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>Starting Sunday, it\u2019s \u201cKonnichiwa\u201d for Borussia Dortmund\u2019s first-team players, as the BVB squad sets off on an eight-day trip to Japan. In Asia, they\u2019ll play two friendly matches against Cerezo Osaka (29 July) and FC Tokyo (1 August), as well as meet with many Japanese fans. These players will be joining the trip.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Starting Sunday, it\u2019s \u201cKonnichiwa\u201d for Borussia Dortmund\u2019s first-team players, as the BVB squad sets off on an eight-day trip to Japan. In Asia, they\u2019ll play two friendly matches against Cerezo Osaka (29 July) and FC Tokyo (1 August), as well as meet with many Japanese fans. These players will be joining the trip.","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>The BVB Evonik Japan Tour<br>\nRoster<\/h2>\n<p>Alexander Meyer<br>\nPatrick Drewes<br>\nSilas Ostrzinski<br>\nYan Couto<br>\nWaldemar Anton<br>\nJobe Bellingham<br>\nFelix Nmecha<br>\nSerhou Guirassy<br>\nMaximilian Beier<br>\nCarney Chukwuemeka<br>\nFabio Silva<br>\nJoane Gadou<br>\nDaniel Svensson<br>\nJustin Lerma<br>\nFilippo Mane<br>\nSamuele Inacio<br>\nMathis Albert<br>\nAlmugera Kabar<br>\nTakato Yamamoto<br>\nEnzo dos Santos<br>\nAyman Azhil<br>\nLuca Reggiani<br>\nArne Wessels<br>\nRomeo Ritter<br>\nJan-Luca Riedl<br>\nMiguel Adje<br>\nTom Faust<br>\nMarwan Mirza<\/p>\n<p>Not included are World Cup squad members Gregor Kobel, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, and Marcel Sabitzer, as well as the injured Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck. The roster is rounded out by young players from the U23 and U19 teams.<\/p>\n<h2>Friendly Matches in Japan<\/h2>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Cerezo Osaka vs. BVB<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date and time: 29 July, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (JST), 12:00 p.m. (CEST)<\/li>\n<li>Tickets: <a href=\"https://quick.pia.jp/cerezo_en/seat\">Get yours now<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Broadcast: BVB-TV, Sky, DAZN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FC Tokyo vs. BVB<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date and time: 1 August, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (JST), 12:00 p.m. (CEST)<\/li>\n<li>Tickets: <a href=\"https://t.pia.jp/en/pia/ticketInformation.do?eventCd=2618533&amp;rlsCd=012&amp;lotRlsCd=\">Get yours now<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Broadcast: BVB-TV, Sky, DAZN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Stay up to date<\/h2>\n<p>On bvb.de, in the BVB app, and on our social media channels, you\u2019re always right in the thick of it\u2014up close and personal, every day. The preseason matches will be broadcast live on BVB-TV, Sky, and DAZN.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>The BVB Evonik Japan Tour<br>\nRoster<\/h2>\n<p>Alexander Meyer<br>\nPatrick Drewes<br>\nSilas Ostrzinski<br>\nYan Couto<br>\nWaldemar Anton<br>\nJobe Bellingham<br>\nFelix Nmecha<br>\nSerhou Guirassy<br>\nMaximilian Beier<br>\nCarney Chukwuemeka<br>\nFabio Silva<br>\nJoane Gadou<br>\nDaniel Svensson<br>\nJustin Lerma<br>\nFilippo Mane<br>\nSamuele Inacio<br>\nMathis Albert<br>\nAlmugera Kabar<br>\nTakato Yamamoto<br>\nEnzo dos Santos<br>\nAyman Azhil<br>\nLuca Reggiani<br>\nArne Wessels<br>\nRomeo Ritter<br>\nJan-Luca Riedl<br>\nMiguel Adje<br>\nTom Faust<br>\nMarwan Mirza<\/p>\n<p>Not included are World Cup squad members Gregor Kobel, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, and Marcel Sabitzer, as well as the injured Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck. The roster is rounded out by young players from the U23 and U19 teams.<\/p>\n<h2>Friendly Matches in Japan<\/h2>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>Cerezo Osaka vs. BVB<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date and time: 29 July, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (JST), 12:00 p.m. (CEST)<\/li>\n<li>Tickets: <a href=\"https://quick.pia.jp/cerezo_en/seat\">Get yours now<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Broadcast: BVB-TV, Sky, DAZN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>FC Tokyo vs. BVB<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Date and time: 1 August, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (JST), 12:00 p.m. (CEST)<\/li>\n<li>Tickets: <a href=\"https://t.pia.jp/en/pia/ticketInformation.do?eventCd=2618533&amp;rlsCd=012&amp;lotRlsCd=\">Get yours now<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Broadcast: BVB-TV, Sky, DAZN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Stay up to date<\/h2>\n<p>On bvb.de, in the BVB app, and on our social media channels, you\u2019re always right in the thick of it\u2014up close and personal, every day. The preseason matches will be broadcast live on BVB-TV, Sky, and DAZN.<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4e754267a6","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":"Next Stop: Japan! \u2013 These players are going","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":"one","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"-1977805277","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/25/Next-Stop-Japan-These-players-are-going","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/other"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/25/kader-japan/A-Bellingham.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Professionals","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-6a9c13e012":{"dc:description":"<p>World Cup participants Maxi Beier, Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson have returned to Dortmund \u2013 and are hitting the ground running: After performance testing, the four will head to Asia on Sunday for the BVB Evonik Japan Tour. Here are the best highlights from the BVB training facility.<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/24/First-national-team-players-complete-performance-testing.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"First national team players complete performance testing","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-24T15:23:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":[""],"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/2026/7/24/First-national-team-players-complete-performance-testing.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Anton.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":"24.07.26 15:23 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>World Cup participants Maxi Beier, Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson have returned to Dortmund \u2013 and are hitting the ground running: After performance testing, the four will head to Asia on Sunday for the BVB Evonik Japan Tour. Here are the best highlights from the BVB training facility.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"World Cup participants Maxi Beier, Waldemar Anton, Felix Nmecha, and Daniel Svensson have returned to Dortmund \u2013 and are hitting the ground running: After performance testing, the four will head to Asia on Sunday for the BVB Evonik Japan Tour. Here are the best highlights from the BVB training facility.","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":"<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-3-1784906587297\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-1784906501131\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-1784906507075\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Anton-2-1784906518369\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Anton-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Beier-1784906527469\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Beier.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-2-1784906534401\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-2-1784906539793\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-Anton-1784906558585\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-Anton.jpg\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-3-1784906587297\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-3.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-1784906501131\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-1784906507075\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Anton-2-1784906518369\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Anton-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Beier-1784906527469\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Beier.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-2-1784906534401\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Svensson-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-2-1784906539793\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-Anton-1784906558585\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/Leistungsdiagnostik-Nmecha-Anton.jpg\"><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6a9c13e012","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":"First national team players complete performance testing","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"293797766","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/24/First-national-team-players-complete-performance-testing","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/photo-gallery"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/leistungsdiagnostik-nationalspieler/A-Leistungsdiagnostik-Anton.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Women Football","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-3304a94386":{"dc:description":"<p>The BVB Women\u2019s one-week training camp in the Kitzbühel Alps has come to an end, and the Black and Yellow squad is on its way back to Dortmund. Before departing, defensive leader Frederike Kempe reflected on the days spent in Westendorf, spoke about her emotional journey during the summer break, and expressed relief at no longer holding a certain top position.<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/24/BVB-defensive-leader-Kempe-after-training-camp-Weve-Raised-the-Bar-Again.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"BVB defensive leader Kempe after training camp: \u201cWe\u2019ve Raised the Bar Again\u201d","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-24T13:55:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":[""],"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/2026/7/24/BVB-defensive-leader-Kempe-after-training-camp-Weve-Raised-the-Bar-Again.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Trainingslager-4.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":"24.07.26 13:55 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>The BVB Women\u2019s one-week training camp in the Kitzbühel Alps has come to an end, and the Black and Yellow squad is on its way back to Dortmund. Before departing, defensive leader Frederike Kempe reflected on the days spent in Westendorf, spoke about her emotional journey during the summer break, and expressed relief at no longer holding a certain top position.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"The BVB Women\u2019s one-week training camp in the Kitzbühel Alps has come to an end, and the Black and Yellow squad is on its way back to Dortmund. Before departing, defensive leader Frederike Kempe reflected on the days spent in Westendorf, spoke about her emotional journey during the summer break, and expressed relief at no longer holding a certain top position.","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":"<p><b> Training camp is over, and it\u2019s time to head back to Dortmund. How does your body feel?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cIt\u2019s been an intense few days, so naturally I\u2019m a bit tired now that training camp is over. But I think that\u2019s just part of it. Especially during preseason, it\u2019s important that we work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s your overall take on the training camp?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cThey were good days. We trained a lot, worked together a lot, and put in a solid performance against a first-division team. Sure, there are things we need to work on and improve, but there were also a lot of positives we can build on. Off the field, we spent a lot of time together, got to know each other better as a team, and continued to grow closer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Would you agree that things on the training field have become even louder, faster, and more dynamic\u2013 meaning the quality has improved even further?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cAbsolutely. We\u2019ve gained depth in terms of quality. The new signings are fitting in well and creating a positive atmosphere on the field. Of course, every player has her own strengths that make the game better. That moves us forward as a team and raises the overall quality even further.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>How are you feeling as you look ahead to the start of competitive play?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cI\u2019m extremely excited to finally be competing for points again or advancing in the cup. That\u2019s what we\u2019ve been working toward. My anticipation grows more with every week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Kempe-Trainingslager-1-1784901368867\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Trainingslager-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>I can imagine that this anticipation wasn\u2019t immediately there on 1 June after missing out on promotion.<br>\n <\/b>\u201cThat\u2019s true. There was a lot of emptiness and disappointment. It also took me a while to process and put last season behind me. We have to be honest and admit that we didn\u2019t achieve the goals we set for ourselves. That stung for a while. But eventually, you reach a point where you have to let it go because it can\u2019t be changed. That\u2019s why I tried to look ahead at some point and get excited about the new season, the new team, and the new signings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Was there a decisive moment, or was it more of a gradual process?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cFor me, it was more of a gradual process. There were moments here and there when I thought, \u2018Hey, this can\u2019t be right.\u2019 But with a little distance \u2013 a vacation, clearing my head, and stepping away from the daily grind of soccer \u2013 I managed to put the whole thing behind me, move on, and look ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re a very emotional person, and you openly express those emotions both on and off the field \u2013 whether it\u2019s joy, fighting spirit, or sadness. What emotions did you go through as you came to terms with it?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cFirst, disappointment. In myself and in the team, because we didn\u2019t manage to be there in the decisive moments. Then anger, too. Certain moments pop into my head where I think, \u2018I should have done this or that\u2019 and \u2018if only I\u2019d done this or that here and there.\u2019 Sadness, too \u2013 sadness that we didn\u2019t achieve the goals we\u2019d set for ourselves. And then a sense of emptiness set in. It was hard to grasp how this could have happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Who or what helped you the most in the process of coming to terms with it?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cOf course, my family and close circle of friends, who showed me that, in the end, it\u2019s just football. They made it clear to me that there are more important things in life, that it\u2019s okay for it to hurt right now, but that life goes on. New opportunities will come, and you can start fresh.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Kempe-Spiel-1784901381549\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Spiel.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Starting fresh in a new season with new players \u2013 who, however, have knocked you from the top spot down to sixth place. You know which category I\u2019m talking about?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cAge! That\u2019s right!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>You don\u2019t seem to have a problem with losing the top spot?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cQuite the opposite: I\u2019m glad we\u2019ve gained experience. And yes, also that I\u2019m no longer the oldest. In shootouts, though, I\u2019m still on the team Old, which is very important because the team Old usually wins.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what we\u2019re getting at: With your experience, you carried the team, especially in the final third of the season \u2013 with your passion, your leadership, and, in crucial moments <\/b>,<b> with goals too. Now players with a lot of experience are joining the team. Do you still see yourself in a leadership role, or will you step back a bit? <br>\n <\/b>\u201cI still fundamentally see myself in a position where I want to continue taking on leadership and responsibility. But I\u2019m also happy that experienced players have joined us who will also take on responsibility and, in doing so, can guide me to some extent, so that I can learn from them. Looking back, there were one or two situations where I could have used the experience of other players\u2014or rather, it would have been good for the team to have more players who\u2019d already gained experience in various high-pressure situations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Kempe-Trainingslager-2-1784901393107\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Trainingslager-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>If you had to step into Markus Högner\u2019s shoes to set the starting lineup for the first competitive match: How well would you sleep? <br>\n <\/b>\u201cOh, I think I\u2019d have a sleepless night or two. In my opinion, all the players have been performing well so far, giving it their all, and are also very self-critical in their desire to get the best out of themselves. While that\u2019s great for a coach, it also means there are bound to be a few tough decisions to make. That\u2019s why I\u2019m looking forward to the remaining weeks of preseason. I\u2019m looking forward to us all continuing to challenge each other and getting the best possible performance out of every single player\u2014but also out of the team\u2014so that we make it as difficult as possible for Markus in the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Finally: How will you spend your free Saturday tomorrow?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cI actually haven\u2019t given that any thought yet. Definitely without soccer\u2014that much is certain.\u201d<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><b> Training camp is over, and it\u2019s time to head back to Dortmund. How does your body feel?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cIt\u2019s been an intense few days, so naturally I\u2019m a bit tired now that training camp is over. But I think that\u2019s just part of it. Especially during preseason, it\u2019s important that we work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>What\u2019s your overall take on the training camp?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cThey were good days. We trained a lot, worked together a lot, and put in a solid performance against a first-division team. Sure, there are things we need to work on and improve, but there were also a lot of positives we can build on. Off the field, we spent a lot of time together, got to know each other better as a team, and continued to grow closer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Would you agree that things on the training field have become even louder, faster, and more dynamic\u2013 meaning the quality has improved even further?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cAbsolutely. We\u2019ve gained depth in terms of quality. The new signings are fitting in well and creating a positive atmosphere on the field. Of course, every player has her own strengths that make the game better. That moves us forward as a team and raises the overall quality even further.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>How are you feeling as you look ahead to the start of competitive play?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cI\u2019m extremely excited to finally be competing for points again or advancing in the cup. That\u2019s what we\u2019ve been working toward. My anticipation grows more with every week.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Kempe-Trainingslager-1-1784901368867\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Trainingslager-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>I can imagine that this anticipation wasn\u2019t immediately there on 1 June after missing out on promotion.<br>\n <\/b>\u201cThat\u2019s true. There was a lot of emptiness and disappointment. It also took me a while to process and put last season behind me. We have to be honest and admit that we didn\u2019t achieve the goals we set for ourselves. That stung for a while. But eventually, you reach a point where you have to let it go because it can\u2019t be changed. That\u2019s why I tried to look ahead at some point and get excited about the new season, the new team, and the new signings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Was there a decisive moment, or was it more of a gradual process?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cFor me, it was more of a gradual process. There were moments here and there when I thought, \u2018Hey, this can\u2019t be right.\u2019 But with a little distance \u2013 a vacation, clearing my head, and stepping away from the daily grind of soccer \u2013 I managed to put the whole thing behind me, move on, and look ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>You\u2019re a very emotional person, and you openly express those emotions both on and off the field \u2013 whether it\u2019s joy, fighting spirit, or sadness. What emotions did you go through as you came to terms with it?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cFirst, disappointment. In myself and in the team, because we didn\u2019t manage to be there in the decisive moments. Then anger, too. Certain moments pop into my head where I think, \u2018I should have done this or that\u2019 and \u2018if only I\u2019d done this or that here and there.\u2019 Sadness, too \u2013 sadness that we didn\u2019t achieve the goals we\u2019d set for ourselves. And then a sense of emptiness set in. It was hard to grasp how this could have happened.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Who or what helped you the most in the process of coming to terms with it?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cOf course, my family and close circle of friends, who showed me that, in the end, it\u2019s just football. They made it clear to me that there are more important things in life, that it\u2019s okay for it to hurt right now, but that life goes on. New opportunities will come, and you can start fresh.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Kempe-Spiel-1784901381549\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Spiel.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>Starting fresh in a new season with new players \u2013 who, however, have knocked you from the top spot down to sixth place. You know which category I\u2019m talking about?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cAge! That\u2019s right!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>You don\u2019t seem to have a problem with losing the top spot?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cQuite the opposite: I\u2019m glad we\u2019ve gained experience. And yes, also that I\u2019m no longer the oldest. In shootouts, though, I\u2019m still on the team Old, which is very important because the team Old usually wins.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what we\u2019re getting at: With your experience, you carried the team, especially in the final third of the season \u2013 with your passion, your leadership, and, in crucial moments <\/b>,<b> with goals too. Now players with a lot of experience are joining the team. Do you still see yourself in a leadership role, or will you step back a bit? <br>\n <\/b>\u201cI still fundamentally see myself in a position where I want to continue taking on leadership and responsibility. But I\u2019m also happy that experienced players have joined us who will also take on responsibility and, in doing so, can guide me to some extent, so that I can learn from them. Looking back, there were one or two situations where I could have used the experience of other players\u2014or rather, it would have been good for the team to have more players who\u2019d already gained experience in various high-pressure situations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Kempe-Trainingslager-2-1784901393107\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/Kempe-Trainingslager-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><b>If you had to step into Markus Högner\u2019s shoes to set the starting lineup for the first competitive match: How well would you sleep? <br>\n <\/b>\u201cOh, I think I\u2019d have a sleepless night or two. In my opinion, all the players have been performing well so far, giving it their all, and are also very self-critical in their desire to get the best out of themselves. While that\u2019s great for a coach, it also means there are bound to be a few tough decisions to make. That\u2019s why I\u2019m looking forward to the remaining weeks of preseason. I\u2019m looking forward to us all continuing to challenge each other and getting the best possible performance out of every single player\u2014but also out of the team\u2014so that we make it as difficult as possible for Markus in the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Finally: How will you spend your free Saturday tomorrow?<br>\n <\/b>\u201cI actually haven\u2019t given that any thought yet. Definitely without soccer\u2014that much is certain.\u201d<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-3304a94386","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":"BVB defensive leader Kempe after training camp: \u201cWe\u2019ve Raised the Bar Again\u201d","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"159824370","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/24/BVB-defensive-leader-Kempe-after-training-camp-Weve-Raised-the-Bar-Again","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/interview"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/24/interview-kempe/A-Kempe-Trainingslager-4.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}

{"subCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"subCategory","title":"Departments","multiValue":true,"value":"Tickets","exportedType":"text/plain"},"dataLayer":{"editable-4313265134":{"dc:description":"<p>It was a cup night that made history! Two years ago, 40,000 BVB fans turned Hamburg\u2019s Volksparkstadion into what felt like a home game for Borussia Dortmund during the first-round match against Phönix Lübeck. With a total of 50,971 spectators, a sensational record was set for a first-round match\u2014and the impressive crowd was, above all, one thing: Black and Yellow. Now Borussia Dortmund is returning to this venue for the kickoff of the new cup season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","xdm:linkURL":"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/7/16/Lets-make-Hamburg-Black-and-Yellow-again-The-dream-of-the-DFB-Cup-begins.html","@type":"/apps/bvbweb/components/newssliderelements/editable","dc:title":"Let\u2019s make Hamburg Black and Yellow again! The dream of the DFB Cup begins","repo:modifyDate":"2026-07-24T10:00:00Z"}},"displayTag":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayTag","title":"Display Department","multiValue":true,"value":[""],"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/2026/7/16/Lets-make-Hamburg-Black-and-Yellow-again-The-dream-of-the-DFB-Cup-begins.html","stageImages":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"stageImages","title":"Image (Stage Image)","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/16/vvk-info-hebc/Volksparkstadion-Fans.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":"24.07.26 10:00 Z","exportedType":"calendar"},"teaserText":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"teaserText","html":"<p>It was a cup night that made history! Two years ago, 40,000 BVB fans turned Hamburg\u2019s Volksparkstadion into what felt like a home game for Borussia Dortmund during the first-round match against Phönix Lübeck. With a total of 50,971 spectators, a sensational record was set for a first-round match\u2014and the impressive crowd was, above all, one thing: Black and Yellow. Now Borussia Dortmund is returning to this venue for the kickoff of the new cup season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"It was a cup night that made history! Two years ago, 40,000 BVB fans turned Hamburg\u2019s Volksparkstadion into what felt like a home game for Borussia Dortmund during the first-round match against Phönix Lübeck. With a total of 50,971 spectators, a sensational record was set for a first-round match\u2014and the impressive crowd was, above all, one thing: Black and Yellow. Now Borussia Dortmund is returning to this venue for the kickoff of the new cup season.","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":"<p>On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, at 8:45 p.m., BVB will face the Hamburg-Eimsbütteler-Ballspiel-Club in the first round of the DFB Cup. The Oberliga team will also be moving to the big arena for this match.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s paint Hamburg Black and Yellow once again! Help make this another unforgettable Cup night and support our team as they take the first step on what we hope will be a long journey in the DFB Cup!<\/p>\n<h2>Ticket Information<\/h2>\n<p>Advance ticket sales for the game begin on Friday (July 17) at 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Club members can purchase up to six tickets through <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/queue/view?c=tixx&amp;e=tixxbvb2fav11&amp;ver=javascript-4.4.3&amp;cver=418&amp;man=TIXX+BVB&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticket-onlineshop.com%2Fols%2Fbvb%2Fde%2Fprofis%2Fchannel%2Fshop%2Findex%3Futm_source%3Dbvbde%26utm_medium%3Dnews%26utm_campaign%3Dprofi-tickets2627%26bvb_cid%3Dprofi-tickets2627&amp;kupver=akamai-4.4.3\">the online ticket shop<\/a>. As with home games, the tickets will be available in your account as Print@Home or mobile tickets after booking.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prices<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standing room (Block 14 A): \u20ac16.50<\/li>\n<li>Seated tickets, Price Category 5: \u20ac31.90<\/li>\n<li>Seated tickets, Price Category 4: \u20ac38.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The visiting team\u2019s allocated seating area is located in the South Stand in blocks 14 A, B, and C through 9 A, B, and C. These blocks will be made available for ticket purchase in stages, in accordance with the home club\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>General advance ticket sales begin on Monday (July 20) at 12:00 p.m. in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/queue/view?c=tixx&amp;e=tixxbvb2fav11&amp;ver=javascript-4.4.3&amp;cver=418&amp;man=TIXX+BVB&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticket-onlineshop.com%2Fols%2Fbvb%2Fde%2Fprofis%2Fchannel%2Fshop%2Findex%3Futm_source%3Dbvbde%26utm_medium%3Dnews%26utm_campaign%3Dprofi-tickets2627%26bvb_cid%3Dprofi-tickets2627&amp;kupver=akamai-4.4.3\">the online ticket shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p>On Tuesday, 1 September 2026, at 8:45 p.m., BVB will face the Hamburg-Eimsbütteler-Ballspiel-Club in the first round of the DFB Cup. The Oberliga team will also be moving to the big arena for this match.<br>\n<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s paint Hamburg Black and Yellow once again! Help make this another unforgettable Cup night and support our team as they take the first step on what we hope will be a long journey in the DFB Cup!<\/p>\n<h2>Ticket Information<\/h2>\n<p>Advance ticket sales for the game begin on Friday (July 17) at 12:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Club members can purchase up to six tickets through <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/queue/view?c=tixx&amp;e=tixxbvb2fav11&amp;ver=javascript-4.4.3&amp;cver=418&amp;man=TIXX+BVB&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticket-onlineshop.com%2Fols%2Fbvb%2Fde%2Fprofis%2Fchannel%2Fshop%2Findex%3Futm_source%3Dbvbde%26utm_medium%3Dnews%26utm_campaign%3Dprofi-tickets2627%26bvb_cid%3Dprofi-tickets2627&amp;kupver=akamai-4.4.3\">the online ticket shop<\/a>. As with home games, the tickets will be available in your account as Print@Home or mobile tickets after booking.<\/p>\n<p><b>Prices<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Standing room (Block 14 A): \u20ac16.50<\/li>\n<li>Seated tickets, Price Category 5: \u20ac31.90<\/li>\n<li>Seated tickets, Price Category 4: \u20ac38.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The visiting team\u2019s allocated seating area is located in the South Stand in blocks 14 A, B, and C through 9 A, B, and C. These blocks will be made available for ticket purchase in stages, in accordance with the home club\u2019s guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>General advance ticket sales begin on Monday (July 20) at 12:00 p.m. in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/queue/view?c=tixx&amp;e=tixxbvb2fav11&amp;ver=javascript-4.4.3&amp;cver=418&amp;man=TIXX+BVB&amp;t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticket-onlineshop.com%2Fols%2Fbvb%2Fde%2Fprofis%2Fchannel%2Fshop%2Findex%3Futm_source%3Dbvbde%26utm_medium%3Dnews%26utm_campaign%3Dprofi-tickets2627%26bvb_cid%3Dprofi-tickets2627&amp;kupver=akamai-4.4.3\">the online ticket shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4313265134","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":"Let\u2019s make Hamburg Black and Yellow again! The dream of the DFB Cup begins","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHomeMainstage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"displayOnHomeMainstage","title":"Display in Main Stage on Homepage","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","html":"<p>/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/231/2638508_1_hamburg-eimsbuettelerbc-borussiadortmund<\/p>","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"value":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/231/2638508_1_hamburg-eimsbuettelerbc-borussiadortmund","exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"1491524435","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. DO NOT EDIT EXISTING VALUES!)","multiValue":false,"value":"2026/7/16/Lets-make-Hamburg-Black-and-Yellow-again-The-dream-of-the-DFB-Cup-begins","exportedType":"text/plain"},"push":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"push","title":"Push (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"tags":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"tags","title":"Tags","multiValue":true,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"scheduledPushTime":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"calendar","name":"scheduledPushTime","title":"Scheduled Push Date and Time","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"calendar"},"mainCategory":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"mainCategory","title":"News Type","multiValue":true,"value":["bvbweb:news/category/other"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"appExportSuccess":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"appExportSuccess","title":"App Export Successful (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"displayinnewoverview":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"displayinnewoverview","html":"<p>true<\/p>","title":"Display in News Overview","multiValue":false,"value":"true","exportedType":"text/plain"},"temporaryAppImage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"temporaryAppImage","title":"App Image","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/07/16/vvk-info-hebc/A-Volksparkstadion-Fans.jpg"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"isClubMemberNews":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"isClubMemberNews","title":"Club-member only News?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"}}