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Konstantinos Karetsas Back in Team Practice

Back with the team: After individual training sessions earlier this week, Konstantinos Karetsas rejoined the team for practice today, Wednesday! This was his first group session with his teammates since being substituted due to circulatory issues during the match against Villarreal. He had already cheered on his teammates from the stands during the game against Paderborn. This marks an important step toward his return.

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With Jobe Bellingham, Carney Chukwuemeka (as a second striker) and Maximilian Beier also joining the first eleven, Marcel Sabitzer, Daniel Svensson and Fabio Silva moved to the bench.<\/p>\nDuring the opening stages, Werder pressed extremely high, involving a total of six players. However, Borussia managed to overcome the pressure through confident passing. Felix Nmecha then picked up the pace deep inside his own half, finding a streaking Maxi Beier on the left wing. Beier's hard, low centering ball missed Serhou Guirassy, but Julian Ryerson had made a run from the right side of the six-yard box and sent the ball back across the goal mouth This time, Guirassy was on hand to slot it home for an early 1-0 lead (6').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"44-Bremen3-1793133921950\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/27/dfb-spielbericht/44-Bremen3.jpg\"><\/p>\nIn the 14th minute, the roughly 74,000 BVB fans among the sellout crowd of 81,365 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK erupted with joy for a second time, but their celebrations were short-lived. While Nico Schlotterbeck headed Joey Veerman\u2019s corner kick into the net, Beier and Guirassy were both offside on the play, negating the goal. The visitors subsequently dropped back and focused on closing down space, but Veerman's clever chip found Jobe Bellingham in the penalty area, and the Englishman laid it off delicately with his head, allowing the onrushing Carney Chukwuemeka to put his laces through the ball. Even though Werder goalkeeper Hein managed to get a hand on the first-time shot from 15 meters (roughly 16.5 yards) out, he couldn\u2019t keep it out (17'). The 2-0 lead was well-deserved, as the BVB players had won two-thirds of their duels against opponents who thrive on their physicality<\/p>\nBVB started the second half with some lapses in concentration, one of which forced Schlotterbeck to make a last-ditch play and prevent a dangerous look on a Bremen counterattack (51\u2019). Two minutes after the home side first responded through Nmecha's wicked curling effort (54\u2019), Chukwuemeka then found himself wide-open in front of goal after combining beautifully with Guirassy, only to be denied by Hein.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"44-Bremen2-1793133932359\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/27/dfb-spielbericht/44-Bremen2.jpg\"><\/p>\nThe remainder of the match would show just how important a 3-0 cushion would have been. Werder suqsequently made four substitutions \u2014 introducing Niclas Füllkrug, among others \u2014 and went on the cut its deficit down to 2-1 the 65th minute. After Ryerson was judged to have pulled down Schmetgens inside the box, former BVB man Füllkrug found the bottom right corner from the spot. Three minutes later, Füllkrug received the ball in the center circle, carried it all the way to the edge of the penalty area, and fired it inside the right post from 22 meters (roughly 24 yards) out, making it 2-2<\/p>\nKovac responded with a triple substitution, bringing on Svensson, Sabitzer and Nwaneri (71'). Daniel Svensson\u2019s shot from 11 meters (roughly 12 yards) out was cleared behind for a corner by Amos Pieper (89'), but Borussia would earn one last look at goal, with Nmecha being brough down for a free kick left of center. Marcel Sabitzer stepped up and smashed an unsoppable effort into the top top left corner from 26 yards (roughly 28,5 yards) out, bagging the game's dramatic winner.<\/p>\n<h2>BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs. WERDER BREMEN 3-2 (2-0 at half)<\/h2>\nDFB-Pokal, Second Round \n <\/b>Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:45 p.m. CEST<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"44-Grafik-1793133968589\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/27/dfb-spielbericht/44-Grafik.jpg\"><\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Gadou, Anton, Schlotterbeck \u2013 Ryerson (71\u2019 Svensson), Veerman (71\u2019 Sabitzer), Beier \u2013 Bellingham, Nmecha \u2013 Guirassy (84\u2019 Silva), Chukwuemeka (71\u2019 Nwaneri) \nBench:<\/b> Drewes, Mane, Reggiani, Albert, Inacio \nUnavailable:<\/b> Bensebaini (red-card suspension), Can, Konstantelias (both torn ACLs), Karetsas (ligament injury), Lerma (muscle injury), Meyer (illness)<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\nSVW:<\/b> Hein \u2013 Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Schmetgens \u2013 Stalmach (59' Reis), Regeer \u2013 Dinkci (59' Weiser), Chuki, Grüll (59' Lynen) \u2013 Itten (58' Füllkrug) \n Bench:<\/b> Schlager, Heitmann, Wojcik, Soylu, Erevbenagie<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Goals:<\/b> 1-0 Guirassy (6', from Ryerson), 2-0 Chukwuemeka (17', from Bellingham), 2-1 Füllkrug (65', penalty kick after Ryerson foul on Schmetgens), 2-2 Füllkrug (68', from Chuki), 3-2 Sabitzer (90'+3, direct free kick)<\/p>\nYellow cards:<\/b> Veerman, Ryerson \u2013 Pieper, Arthur \nReferee:<\/b> Schröder (from Hannover) \nAttendance:<\/b> 81,365 (sellout) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<\/b>With his side playing its sixth of nine games in 29 days, Niko Kovac brought in four rested players but didn\u2019t change the tactical approach, as he once again fielded a 3-3-2-2 formation. 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Beier's hard, low centering ball missed Serhou Guirassy, but Julian Ryerson had made a run from the right side of the six-yard box and sent the ball back across the goal mouth This time, Guirassy was on hand to slot it home for an early 1-0 lead (6').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"44-Bremen3-1793133921950\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/27/dfb-spielbericht/44-Bremen3.jpg\"><\/p>\nIn the 14th minute, the roughly 74,000 BVB fans among the sellout crowd of 81,365 at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK erupted with joy for a second time, but their celebrations were short-lived. While Nico Schlotterbeck headed Joey Veerman\u2019s corner kick into the net, Beier and Guirassy were both offside on the play, negating the goal. The visitors subsequently dropped back and focused on closing down space, but Veerman's clever chip found Jobe Bellingham in the penalty area, and the Englishman laid it off delicately with his head, allowing the onrushing Carney Chukwuemeka to put his laces through the ball. Even though Werder goalkeeper Hein managed to get a hand on the first-time shot from 15 meters (roughly 16.5 yards) out, he couldn\u2019t keep it out (17'). The 2-0 lead was well-deserved, as the BVB players had won two-thirds of their duels against opponents who thrive on their physicality<\/p>\nBVB started the second half with some lapses in concentration, one of which forced Schlotterbeck to make a last-ditch play and prevent a dangerous look on a Bremen counterattack (51\u2019). Two minutes after the home side first responded through Nmecha's wicked curling effort (54\u2019), Chukwuemeka then found himself wide-open in front of goal after combining beautifully with Guirassy, only to be denied by Hein.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"44-Bremen2-1793133932359\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/27/dfb-spielbericht/44-Bremen2.jpg\"><\/p>\nThe remainder of the match would show just how important a 3-0 cushion would have been. Werder suqsequently made four substitutions \u2014 introducing Niclas Füllkrug, among others \u2014 and went on the cut its deficit down to 2-1 the 65th minute. After Ryerson was judged to have pulled down Schmetgens inside the box, former BVB man Füllkrug found the bottom right corner from the spot. Three minutes later, Füllkrug received the ball in the center circle, carried it all the way to the edge of the penalty area, and fired it inside the right post from 22 meters (roughly 24 yards) out, making it 2-2<\/p>\nKovac responded with a triple substitution, bringing on Svensson, Sabitzer and Nwaneri (71'). Daniel Svensson\u2019s shot from 11 meters (roughly 12 yards) out was cleared behind for a corner by Amos Pieper (89'), but Borussia would earn one last look at goal, with Nmecha being brough down for a free kick left of center. Marcel Sabitzer stepped up and smashed an unsoppable effort into the top top left corner from 26 yards (roughly 28,5 yards) out, bagging the game's dramatic winner.<\/p>\n<h2>BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs. WERDER BREMEN 3-2 (2-0 at half)<\/h2>\nDFB-Pokal, Second Round \n <\/b>Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 8:45 p.m. CEST<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"44-Grafik-1793133968589\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/27/dfb-spielbericht/44-Grafik.jpg\"><\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Gadou, Anton, Schlotterbeck \u2013 Ryerson (71\u2019 Svensson), Veerman (71\u2019 Sabitzer), Beier \u2013 Bellingham, Nmecha \u2013 Guirassy (84\u2019 Silva), Chukwuemeka (71\u2019 Nwaneri) \nBench:<\/b> Drewes, Mane, Reggiani, Albert, Inacio \nUnavailable:<\/b> Bensebaini (red-card suspension), Can, Konstantelias (both torn ACLs), Karetsas (ligament injury), Lerma (muscle injury), Meyer (illness)<\/b><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\nSVW:<\/b> Hein \u2013 Arthur, Pieper, Friedl, Schmetgens \u2013 Stalmach (59' Reis), Regeer \u2013 Dinkci (59' Weiser), Chuki, Grüll (59' Lynen) \u2013 Itten (58' Füllkrug) \n Bench:<\/b> Schlager, Heitmann, Wojcik, Soylu, Erevbenagie<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n Goals:<\/b> 1-0 Guirassy (6', from Ryerson), 2-0 Chukwuemeka (17', from Bellingham), 2-1 Füllkrug (65', penalty kick after Ryerson foul on Schmetgens), 2-2 Füllkrug (68', from Chuki), 3-2 Sabitzer (90'+3, direct free kick)<\/p>\nYellow cards:<\/b> Veerman, Ryerson \u2013 Pieper, Arthur \nReferee:<\/b> Schröder (from Hannover) \nAttendance:<\/b> 81,365 (sellout) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4e754267a6","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":"Sabitzer Heroics Down Bremen in Wild DFB-Pokal Clash","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/231/2---borussia-dortmund---werder-bremen"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"88517016","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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On Tuesday evening (27 Oct, 8:45 p.m., live on Sky and ZDF, as well as in the BVB app), the team will once again face their Bundesliga rival in the second round of the DFB Pokal. We\u2019ll keep you updated here until kickoff.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"For the second time in two and a half weeks, BVB will face Werder Bremen at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. On Tuesday evening (27 Oct, 8:45 p.m., live on Sky and ZDF, as well as in the BVB app), the team will once again face their Bundesliga rival in the second round of the DFB Pokal. 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Up front, Borussia will line up with Serhou Guirassy as the lone striker, while Carney Chukwuemeka replaces Fábio Silva in the starting lineup.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s BVB\u2019s starting lineup: <\/b>Kobel, Gadou, Anton, N. Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Veerman, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Bellingham, Beier, Guirassy<\/p>\n<h2>Previews: Everything at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Preview: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/In-Form-Bremen-The-Next-Test-for-BVB.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In-Form Bremen: The Next Highlight for BVB<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<li>Roster: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/BVB-Roster-Ahead-of-Werder-All-Clear-for-Chukwuemeka-Goalkeeper-Questionable.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All Clear for Chukwuemeka, Goalkeeper\u2019s Status Uncertain<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facts: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/What-Borussia-and-Bremen-Have-in-Common-in-the-DFB-Pokal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Borussia and Bremen Have in Common in the DFB Pokal<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<li>Outlook: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/25/Bremen-Comes-Before-Munich-What-BVB-Is-Relying-On-in-the-Cup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What factor will BVB rely on in the DFB Pokal?<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Current Situation: Heading into the Cup Match in Strong Form <\/h2>\nWith strong momentum, Borussia Dortmund is looking forward to the challenge of facing Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup. In the UEFA Champions League and the Bundesliga last week, the team secured two important victories\u2014against Sabah FC (2-1) and Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0)\u2014to stay on track in both competitions. In the DFB Cup, the team aims to secure its next victory and clinch a spot in the round of 16.<\/p>\nBut Werder Bremen has also picked up three points recently and is traveling to Dortmund in good form: On Saturday, the team from Bremen celebrated a 3-2 away win at 1. FSV Mainz 05. <\/p>\n<h2>Cup Statistics: Even Record<\/h2>\nIn the DFB Pokal, BVB and Werder have faced each other eight times so far. The Black and Yellows won four times, and the Green and Whites won four times. Notably, the most recent three matchups in 2008, 2018, and 2019 all went to Bremen. In each of those instances, the two teams faced off in the round of 16. The biggest DFB Pokal match between Dortmund and Bremen took place on June 24, 1989, when BVB defeated Werder 4\u20131 in the final in Berlin, bringing the title back to Dortmund.<\/p>\n<h2>Jerseys: BVB in Yellow<\/b><\/h2>\nBorussia 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&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_heimtrikot2627&bvb_cid=int_heimtrikot2627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit the online store<\/a>). The visitors will wear their coral-red away jerseys.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Crisp and autumnal<\/h2>\nTemperatures of 12 to 14 degrees are still expected in Dortmund on Tuesday evening. It will be cloudy, with a chance of light precipitation.<\/p>\n<h2>Recap: Late Draw in Their Most Recent Matchup <\/h2>\nIt\u2019s been just two and a half weeks since BVB and Werder faced off in the Bundesliga. The Friday night match on Matchday 5 ended in a 2\u20132 draw. The split of the points was particularly bitter from the Black and Yellow perspective, as the equalizer\u2014scored by former Dortmund player Niclas Füllkrug\u2014didn\u2019t come until deep into stoppage time. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"nwaneri-1793003314553\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/26/countdown-dfb-pokal/nwaneri.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Broadcast: Live on Sky and ZDF<\/b><\/h2>\nThe game will be broadcast live on Sky and streamed on <a href=\"https://cutt.ly/XrLJQ0oY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WOW<\/a>. It will also air live on ZDF, with commentary by Gari Paubandt. Live coverage begins at 8:15 p.m. Sven Voss will host the broadcast, with Christoph Kramer serving as the expert analyst.<\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Schröder will officiate<\/h2>\nRobert Schröder will referee the match. Christof Günsch and Florian Heft will serve as assistant referees. Robin Braun will be the fourth official, and Pascal Müller will serve as the video assistant referee.<\/p>\n<h2>Attendance: Sold-out crowd<\/b><\/h2>\nThe night game is sold out; all 81,365 tickets have been sold. Around 8,000 visiting fans are expected from Bremen. <\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/b><\/h2>\nAnyone who wants to be at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK but doesn\u2019t yet have a ticket has a chance to get one through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or single-game tickets for resale in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/de/maenner/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvbde&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=profi-tickets2627&bvb_cid=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 blocked and then activated for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel: Public transportation ticket included<\/b><\/h2>\nThe admission ticket includes the DSW21 combo ticket for travel to and from the game via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a Print@Home ticket or a Mobile Ticket must carry a public transit ticket in addition to their admission ticket; this can be ordered online for free <a href=\"https://kombiticket.dsw21.de/\">on this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Game<\/b><\/h2>\nOn match day, BVB will keep its fans updated across all digital channels: <\/p>\nLive<\/b> \n 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. <\/p>\nSocial Media<\/b> \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. <\/p>\nInternet<\/b> \n Radio<\/b> BVB Internet Radio provides coverage from a Black and Yellow perspective. Reporters include Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and can be heard on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de.html\">the homepage<\/a> and in the BVB app on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/allgemein/aktion/bvb-app.html\" title=\"Link in den App-Store\">iPhone and Android devices<\/a>. <\/p>\nBVB-TV<\/b> \nA highlights reel of the match, the post-game press conference, and interviews with players can be viewed on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BVB\">BVB-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Lineup: Gadou Back in the Starting XI<\/h2>\nAs head coach Niko Kovac had already announced, Joane Gadou returns to BVB\u2019s starting lineup in place of Ramy Bensebaini (suspended after receiving a red card). He will once again start as the right center back, while Nico Schlotterbeck will shift to the left center back position. Waldemar Anton is set to anchor the defense. Up front, Borussia will line up with Serhou Guirassy as the lone striker, while Carney Chukwuemeka replaces Fábio Silva in the starting lineup.<\/p>\nHere\u2019s BVB\u2019s starting lineup: <\/b>Kobel, Gadou, Anton, N. Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Veerman, Nmecha, Chukwuemeka, Bellingham, Beier, Guirassy<\/p>\n<h2>Previews: Everything at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Preview: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/In-Form-Bremen-The-Next-Test-for-BVB.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">In-Form Bremen: The Next Highlight for BVB<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<li>Roster: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/BVB-Roster-Ahead-of-Werder-All-Clear-for-Chukwuemeka-Goalkeeper-Questionable.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">All Clear for Chukwuemeka, Goalkeeper\u2019s Status Uncertain<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Facts: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/What-Borussia-and-Bremen-Have-in-Common-in-the-DFB-Pokal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What Borussia and Bremen Have in Common in the DFB Pokal<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<li>Outlook: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/25/Bremen-Comes-Before-Munich-What-BVB-Is-Relying-On-in-the-Cup.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What factor will BVB rely on in the DFB Pokal?<\/a> \n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Current Situation: Heading into the Cup Match in Strong Form <\/h2>\nWith strong momentum, Borussia Dortmund is looking forward to the challenge of facing Werder Bremen in the DFB Cup. In the UEFA Champions League and the Bundesliga last week, the team secured two important victories\u2014against Sabah FC (2-1) and Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0)\u2014to stay on track in both competitions. In the DFB Cup, the team aims to secure its next victory and clinch a spot in the round of 16.<\/p>\nBut Werder Bremen has also picked up three points recently and is traveling to Dortmund in good form: On Saturday, the team from Bremen celebrated a 3-2 away win at 1. FSV Mainz 05. <\/p>\n<h2>Cup Statistics: Even Record<\/h2>\nIn the DFB Pokal, BVB and Werder have faced each other eight times so far. The Black and Yellows won four times, and the Green and Whites won four times. Notably, the most recent three matchups in 2008, 2018, and 2019 all went to Bremen. In each of those instances, the two teams faced off in the round of 16. The biggest DFB Pokal match between Dortmund and Bremen took place on June 24, 1989, when BVB defeated Werder 4\u20131 in the final in Berlin, bringing the title back to Dortmund.<\/p>\n<h2>Jerseys: BVB in Yellow<\/b><\/h2>\nBorussia 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&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_heimtrikot2627&bvb_cid=int_heimtrikot2627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">visit the online store<\/a>). The visitors will wear their coral-red away jerseys.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Crisp and autumnal<\/h2>\nTemperatures of 12 to 14 degrees are still expected in Dortmund on Tuesday evening. It will be cloudy, with a chance of light precipitation.<\/p>\n<h2>Recap: Late Draw in Their Most Recent Matchup <\/h2>\nIt\u2019s been just two and a half weeks since BVB and Werder faced off in the Bundesliga. The Friday night match on Matchday 5 ended in a 2\u20132 draw. The split of the points was particularly bitter from the Black and Yellow perspective, as the equalizer\u2014scored by former Dortmund player Niclas Füllkrug\u2014didn\u2019t come until deep into stoppage time. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"nwaneri-1793003314553\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/26/countdown-dfb-pokal/nwaneri.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Broadcast: Live on Sky and ZDF<\/b><\/h2>\nThe game will be broadcast live on Sky and streamed on <a href=\"https://cutt.ly/XrLJQ0oY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">WOW<\/a>. It will also air live on ZDF, with commentary by Gari Paubandt. Live coverage begins at 8:15 p.m. Sven Voss will host the broadcast, with Christoph Kramer serving as the expert analyst.<\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Schröder will officiate<\/h2>\nRobert Schröder will referee the match. Christof Günsch and Florian Heft will serve as assistant referees. Robin Braun will be the fourth official, and Pascal Müller will serve as the video assistant referee.<\/p>\n<h2>Attendance: Sold-out crowd<\/b><\/h2>\nThe night game is sold out; all 81,365 tickets have been sold. Around 8,000 visiting fans are expected from Bremen. <\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/b><\/h2>\nAnyone who wants to be at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK but doesn\u2019t yet have a ticket has a chance to get one through the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or single-game tickets for resale in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/de/maenner/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvbde&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=profi-tickets2627&bvb_cid=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 blocked and then activated for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel: Public transportation ticket included<\/b><\/h2>\nThe admission ticket includes the DSW21 combo ticket for travel to and from the game via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a Print@Home ticket or a Mobile Ticket must carry a public transit ticket in addition to their admission ticket; this can be ordered online for free <a href=\"https://kombiticket.dsw21.de/\">on this page<\/a>. <\/p>\n<h2>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Game<\/b><\/h2>\nOn match day, BVB will keep its fans updated across all digital channels: <\/p>\nLive<\/b> \n 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. <\/p>\nSocial Media<\/b> \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. <\/p>\nInternet<\/b> \n Radio<\/b> BVB Internet Radio provides coverage from a Black and Yellow perspective. Reporters include Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and can be heard on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de.html\">the homepage<\/a> and in the BVB app on <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/de/allgemein/aktion/bvb-app.html\" title=\"Link in den App-Store\">iPhone and Android devices<\/a>. <\/p>\nBVB-TV<\/b> \nA highlights reel of the match, the post-game press conference, and interviews with players can be viewed on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@BVB\">BVB-TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-6a9c13e012","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":"Countdown to the Cup Showdown Against Werder Bremen","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/231/2---borussia-dortmund---werder-bremen"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"1282548338","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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Following victories in the UEFA Champions League against Sabah FC (2-1) and in the Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0), Borussia Dortmund is also aiming to win in the DFB Pokal to remain in contention in all three competitions.<\/p>\nReflecting on the recent results, Kovac commented on the team\u2019s current situation: \u201cOf course, wins are always important for confidence. They were controlled victories; we created many chances in Baku and also against Eintracht. We need to be even more precise, sharper, and more accurate in finishing. But I saw many good moments that we can hopefully carry over into the next games.\u201d  <\/p>\n<h2>Squad<\/h2>\nRamy Bensebaini is suspended after receiving a red card; Joane Gadou will return to the Black and Yellows\u2019 starting lineup in his place. Konstantinos Karetsas, who suffered a ligament injury in his right foot on Tuesday, won\u2019t be ready to return to the matchday roster just yet. Backup goalkeeper Alexander Meyer, who has recently been ill, is also likely to miss the cup match. <\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/BVB-Roster-Ahead-of-Werder-All-Clear-for-Chukwuemeka-Goalkeeper-Questionable.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can read here who is fully fit despite Sunday\u2019s canceled training session.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/h2>\nBVB\u2019s most recent matchup against Werder Bremen took place just two and a half weeks ago. On Matchday 5 of the Bundesliga, the two rivals played to a 2-2 draw after a spectacular closing phase. Since then, Werder has picked up four points in the Bundesliga against SC Paderborn (2-2) and Mainz 05 (3-2) and currently sits in sixth place in the standings.<\/p>\nNiko Kovac is convinced that the Bremen team will take the field at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK with their heads held high. \u201cIt\u2019s clear that they\u2019re doing a very good job in Bremen. Even though some key players have left, they\u2019ve managed to put together a strong unit on the field,\u201d said the BVB coach about the opponent in the upcoming knockout match. Former Dortmund player Niclas Füllkrug stands out with eight goals in seven league games so far. But Kovac also credits the rest of the Bremen team with \u201cvery, very good transition play\u201d and strong morale. Werder has already picked up points four times in the Bundesliga despite falling behind at some point in the game. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"fuellkrug-pokal-1793019652791\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/26/dfb-pokal-vorbericht/fuellkrug-pokal.jpg\"><\/p>\nWhen asked about the draw two and a half weeks ago, Kovac explained: \u201cWe controlled the game for 80 to 85 minutes and then let it slip away in the final eight minutes. If we can sustain over 90 minutes what we managed for 85, we\u2019ll hopefully win the game as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Aiming to Break the Streak<\/h2>\nBVB\u2019s last three cup matches against Werder Bremen took place in the round of 16 and ended in 2009, 2019, and 2020 with the Hanseatic side advancing each time. On Tuesday evening, that streak is set to end, clearing the way for Borussia Dortmund to advance to the round of 16 in the 26/27 season. \nMats-Yannick Roth<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMOsOtkVrUk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">On YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>The scenario<\/h2>\nThe intense fall schedule continues for BVB with their sixth competitive match in 19 days. Despite the heavy workload, head coach Niko Kovac says the team is focused on their next challenge against Werder Bremen. Following victories in the UEFA Champions League against Sabah FC (2-1) and in the Bundesliga against Eintracht Frankfurt (1-0), Borussia Dortmund is also aiming to win in the DFB Pokal to remain in contention in all three competitions.<\/p>\nReflecting on the recent results, Kovac commented on the team\u2019s current situation: \u201cOf course, wins are always important for confidence. They were controlled victories; we created many chances in Baku and also against Eintracht. We need to be even more precise, sharper, and more accurate in finishing. But I saw many good moments that we can hopefully carry over into the next games.\u201d  <\/p>\n<h2>Squad<\/h2>\nRamy Bensebaini is suspended after receiving a red card; Joane Gadou will return to the Black and Yellows\u2019 starting lineup in his place. Konstantinos Karetsas, who suffered a ligament injury in his right foot on Tuesday, won\u2019t be ready to return to the matchday roster just yet. Backup goalkeeper Alexander Meyer, who has recently been ill, is also likely to miss the cup match. <\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/10/26/BVB-Roster-Ahead-of-Werder-All-Clear-for-Chukwuemeka-Goalkeeper-Questionable.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can read here who is fully fit despite Sunday\u2019s canceled training session.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/h2>\nBVB\u2019s most recent matchup against Werder Bremen took place just two and a half weeks ago. On Matchday 5 of the Bundesliga, the two rivals played to a 2-2 draw after a spectacular closing phase. Since then, Werder has picked up four points in the Bundesliga against SC Paderborn (2-2) and Mainz 05 (3-2) and currently sits in sixth place in the standings.<\/p>\nNiko Kovac is convinced that the Bremen team will take the field at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK with their heads held high. \u201cIt\u2019s clear that they\u2019re doing a very good job in Bremen. Even though some key players have left, they\u2019ve managed to put together a strong unit on the field,\u201d said the BVB coach about the opponent in the upcoming knockout match. Former Dortmund player Niclas Füllkrug stands out with eight goals in seven league games so far. But Kovac also credits the rest of the Bremen team with \u201cvery, very good transition play\u201d and strong morale. Werder has already picked up points four times in the Bundesliga despite falling behind at some point in the game. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"fuellkrug-pokal-1793019652791\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/26/dfb-pokal-vorbericht/fuellkrug-pokal.jpg\"><\/p>\nWhen asked about the draw two and a half weeks ago, Kovac explained: \u201cWe controlled the game for 80 to 85 minutes and then let it slip away in the final eight minutes. If we can sustain over 90 minutes what we managed for 85, we\u2019ll hopefully win the game as well.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Aiming to Break the Streak<\/h2>\nBVB\u2019s last three cup matches against Werder Bremen took place in the round of 16 and ended in 2009, 2019, and 2020 with the Hanseatic side advancing each time. On Tuesday evening, that streak is set to end, clearing the way for Borussia Dortmund to advance to the round of 16 in the 26/27 season. \nMats-Yannick Roth<\/i><\/p>\n<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMOsOtkVrUk\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">On YouTube<\/a><\/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":"In-Form Bremen: The Next Highlight for BVB","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/231/2---borussia-dortmund---werder-bremen"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"1399416194","exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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The midfielder suffered a ligament injury in his right foot during the Bundesliga away game at Union Berlin and will also have to sit out the match against Werder Bremen. Kovac commented: \u201cHe\u2019s not ready to play yet. He\u2019s starting to run straight again without pain. He\u2019s feeling positive, which makes me happy. But he\u2019s not an option for tomorrow\u2019s game. We\u2019ll see if he\u2019ll be ready again by the weekend.\u201d <\/p>\nIn addition to Konstantinos Karetsas and possibly Alexander Meyer, as well as the long-term injured players Emre Can, Giannis Konstantelias (both torn cruciate ligaments), and Justin Lerma (muscle injury), Ramy Bensebaini will also be out. 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