BVB welcomed in Bangkok by 500 fans

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In the second half, we showed a different side. We demonstrated our power and what we\u2019re capable of offensively. When we play forward, when we\u2019re bold and precise in possession, we\u2019re a good team and can play good football.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Niko Kovac: <\/b>\u201cIt was an intense game from both teams. There were chances on both sides. We got off to a solid start, but then we let Bayern gain the upper hand with a few mistakes, and we had to defend a lot. Bayern had two more good chances at the end of the first half. The second goal before halftime, in stoppage time, was frustrating. When you go into halftime down 0\u20131, you still have a chance to come back in our stadium. The second half was really good. We took more risks. We had more possession, were more dangerous, and were more aggressive.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Gregor Kobel:<\/b> \u201cBayern had very good chances throughout the game and could have scored more goals. 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At the same time, our equity remains at around 300 million euros, the equity ratio exceeds 50 percent, no new financial debt was incurred, and no overdraft lines were drawn upon.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"17-Tress-1787308717925\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/21/bericht-bilanz-pk/17-Tress.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Sponsorship and Hospitality division is also performing well: Total revenue in this area rose to 170.3 million euros during the reporting period from 1 July, 2025, to 30 June, 2026\u2014an increase of 7.3 million euros compared to the previous year. Three strong new partners\u2014Vodafone, Polestar, and Lenovo\u2014were secured for the past season. The collaboration with REWE was expanded through an innovative model as a training wear partner. Among others, partnerships with Evonik, Pluto TV, Hankook, Atlas, and Coca-Cola were extended. 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This is primarily due to the early elimination from the UEFA Champions League against Atalanta Bergamo, which, combined with the loss of revenue from the FIFA Club World Cup, led to a decline in revenue of EUR 65.6 million (EUR 460.5 million) compared to the previous year. The transfer result amounted to 59.3 million EUR. This figure is attributable, among other things, to the transfer of Jamie Gittens to Chelsea FC.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, BVB has already used a season marked by mixed results on the field\u2014characterized by an early exit from cup competitions but a successful run in the Bundesliga, where the team once again finished as runner-up\u2014to address the structural financial deficit. 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The U23 team, on the other hand, won\u2019t play its next Regionalliga match until late August.<br>\n<\/p>\n<h2><b>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>U23:<\/b> No game<\/p>\n<p><b>U19:<\/b> VfL Osnabrück vs. BVB (DFB Youth League): 23 August, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (Main Field, Ernst-Sievers-Straße 117, Osnabrück) &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U17:<\/b> MSV Duisburg vs. BVB (DFB Youth League): 22 August, 2026, 11 a.m. (Grass Field, BSA Westender Straße 36, Duisburg)&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Break for the U23s: Opponent Rhynern in DFB Cup action&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After last weekend, the U23s\u2019 wait for their first win of the season is finally over. However, coach Daniel Rios\u2019s team will have to be patient in their quest for their second three-point win. Westfalia Rhynern, their opponent originally scheduled for Matchday 4, will face Dynamo Dresden this coming weekend in the first round of the DFB Cup, which is why Borussia has a bye. The Black and Yellows will resume Regionalliga play on August 29 with an away match against newly promoted VfB Hilden (2 p.m./live on <a href=\"https://www.leagues.football/bvb\">LEAGUES<\/a>). Three days earlier, most of the team will play their first match of the Premier League International Cup in England against Fulham FC. BVB will enter the prestigious tournament as the defending champion.<\/p>\n<h2><b><b>High Spirits After Derby Win: U19 Headed to Osnabrück with Confidence&nbsp;<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Two games, two wins. With this strong start to the group stage of the DFB Youth League, the team has responded positively to its early exit from the cup against Kiel (3-4). Last Saturday\u2019s 1-0 (1-0) victory in the Revierderby against Schalke provides further momentum. A win on Sunday (11 a.m.) at VfL Osnabrück\u2014which sits in fourth place following a 1-1 draw against Fortuna Düsseldorf\u2014should solidify the team\u2019s lead in the DFB Youth League standings. 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