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Earlier in the week, Serhou Guirassy benefited from an assist by substitute Silva on his goal to make it 2-1 against Villarreal CF (final score 3-2). And now against Paderborn: two goals by super-sub Nmecha, plus a shot off the crossbar by Sabitzer.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"12-Jubel-1789245950141\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/09/13/bl-nachbericht/12-Jubel.jpg\"><\/p>\nNiko Kovac calls them \u201cfinishers.\u201d The ones who come off the bench \u201ccan steer games in the right direction. And we already have quite a few of them,\u201d says the head coach.<\/p>\nAlready in the previous 2025\u201326 Bundesliga season, only Bayern Munich\u2019s substitutes (20) scored more often than those of Borussia Dortmund (19).<\/b><\/p>\n\u201cWe need a high-quality, broad, and deep roster,\u201d emphasizes Kovac, who consistently knows how to successfully influence games with his strategic moves. But he isn\u2019t talking about himself; rather, he emphasizes: \u201cWe have far more players than just eleven - and I\u2019m very happy about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"12-Kovac-1789245931068\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/09/13/bl-nachbericht/12-Kovac.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>\u201cCompetition is good for business\u201d<\/h2>\nHowever, there are also pragmatic reasons for having such high-quality players on the bench: \u201cBecause we have a lot of games and, on top of that, many national team players. We have to rotate in consultation with our medical department - other clubs do the same.\u201d Another important (side) effect: \u201cCompetition keeps things lively. The competition is there this season, too. If you don\u2019t have competition, you sit back, you rest, you get complacent, and then you don\u2019t get the results you\u2019d like\u2026\u201d<\/p>\nRight now, everything is falling into place: rotation, competition, and an impact from the bench, with substitutes contributing to six of BVB\u2019s twelve goals (excluding the cup match against a fifth-division team). \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4b59ce1f46","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":"Niko Kovac calls them \u201cfinishers\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","html":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653197_3_borussiadortmund-paderborn<\/p>","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"value":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653197_3_borussiadortmund-paderborn","exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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We\u2019ll keep you updated here until kickoff.","exportedType":"text/html"},"scheduledPush":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"scheduledPush","title":"Scheduled Push Notification?","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"disableAdsOnNewsPage":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"disableAdsOnNewsPage","title":"Disable Ads on News Page","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"text":{"multiLine":true,"dataType":"string","name":"text","html":"<h2>Starting XI: Four Changes<\/b><\/h2>\nNiko Kovac makes four changes to his starting lineup. Nico Schlotterbeck is back! The centre-back not only returns to the matchday squad following his injury, but goes straight into the starting XI for his season debut! Also new to the lineup: Jobe Bellingham and Fabio Silva. Ethan Nwaneri marks his BVB starting XI debut. Maxi Beier, Felix Nmecha, and Marcel Sabitzer drop to the bench. Konstantinos Karetsas is ruled out. Ramy Bensebaini is back in the squad after his injury but will start on the bench.<\/p>\nThe BVB lineup:<\/b> Kobel, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bellingham, Guirassy, Nwaneri, Silva, Gadou, Svensson, Veerman, Ryerson<\/p>\n<h2>Previews: Everything at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What Niko Kovac Says: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/10/BVB-Hosts-Paderborn-on-a-High-Note.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BVB Hosts Paderborn on a High Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Squad Update: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/10/Defensive-Duo-Back-for-the-Bundesliga-Match-Against-Paderborn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Defensive Duo Back in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Media session with Ole Book: \u201c<a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/10/Book-His-mood-is-getting-better-and-better.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">His mood is getting better and better\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Record: Strong Run <\/h2>\nBVB has never lost a competitive match against SC Paderborn: There have been two DFB-Pokal clashes, both of which saw the Black and Yellows advance to the next round. In the Bundesliga, Borussia has won two matches so far, with two others ending in draws. The most memorable encounter to date was the last Bundesliga match between the two sides at the end of May 2020. In that COVID-19-related match played behind closed doors in Paderborn, the Black and Yellows had a weak first half but stepped up their game after the break. All seven goals in the 6-1 victory came in the second half. Jadon Sancho (3), Thorgan Hazard, Achraf Hakimi, and Marcel Schmelzer\u2014scoring his final professional goal\u2014found the back of the net for BVB.<\/p>\n<h2>Facts: BVB\u2019s Opponents Still Without a Goal<\/b> \n<\/h2>\nBest Start in Four Years<\/b> \nWith six points from two games, BVB has made its strongest start to the season in four years. <\/p>\nSharp-shooting forward \n <\/b>Serhou Guirassy got on the scoresheet in Sinsheim with the goal that made it 1\u20132. The forward has been involved in three of BVB\u2019s five Bundesliga goals this season and has scored in four consecutive matches across both seasons. <\/p>\nPaderborn, a newly promoted team struggling to find its footing \n <\/b>, arrives at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK with one point and still no goals scored. That said, the East Westphalians have already registered 23 shots on goal.<\/p>\nMilestone Within Reach \n <\/b>BVB has achieved three wins to start the Bundesliga season only four times in its history (most recently in 2015\u201316). Now this milestone is once again within reach for the Black and Yellows.<\/p>\n<h2>Jerseys: BVB in Yellow<\/h2>\nIn their home game against SC Paderborn, Borussia Dortmund will take the field in their usual 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 all white.<\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Osmers to officiate<\/h2>\nHarm Osmers will referee the match. He will be assisted by Christian Gittelmann and Florian Heft. Robin Braun has been assigned as the fourth official, and Robert Schröder as the video assistant.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Excellent Conditions<\/h2>\nTemperatures around the match are expected to be 20 to 21 degrees, with cloudy skies and occasional sunshine. So, excellent weather conditions for an exciting Bundesliga match.<\/p>\n<h2>Broadcast: Single Match and Conference<\/h2>\nThe game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga. The match will also be streamed live on WOW. Martin Groß will provide commentary. Additionally, the match will be available as part of the Bundesliga conference on DAZN. <\/p>\n<h2>Attendance: Sold-out crowd<\/h2>\nThe Bundesliga home game against SC Paderborn is sold out; all 81,365 tickets have been sold. 6,300 visiting fans are coming from Paderborn. <\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/h2>\nAnyone who absolutely wants to be there in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK but doesn\u2019t yet have a ticket still has a chance to get one here: on the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or single-game tickets for resale in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/profis/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvben&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_profi-tickets2627&bvb_cid=int_profi-tickets2627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the BVB ticket shop<\/a> up to two and a half hours before kickoff if they are unable to attend in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The ticket does not need to be physically handed over, as the tickets are electronically blocked and then released for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel: Transportation Included with the Ticket<\/h2>\nTravel to and from the venue via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia is included in the admission ticket with the DSW21 combo ticket. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a \u201cPrint@Home ticket\u201d or a \u201cMobile Ticket\u201d must carry a public transit pass in addition to their admission ticket.<\/p>\n<h2>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Match<\/h2>\nOn match day, BVB will keep 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\u2019ll find 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 up to date on every key moment. <\/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. The reporters are Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and is available to everyone 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>Starting XI: Four Changes<\/b><\/h2>\nNiko Kovac makes four changes to his starting lineup. Nico Schlotterbeck is back! The centre-back not only returns to the matchday squad following his injury, but goes straight into the starting XI for his season debut! Also new to the lineup: Jobe Bellingham and Fabio Silva. Ethan Nwaneri marks his BVB starting XI debut. Maxi Beier, Felix Nmecha, and Marcel Sabitzer drop to the bench. Konstantinos Karetsas is ruled out. Ramy Bensebaini is back in the squad after his injury but will start on the bench.<\/p>\nThe BVB lineup:<\/b> Kobel, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bellingham, Guirassy, Nwaneri, Silva, Gadou, Svensson, Veerman, Ryerson<\/p>\n<h2>Previews: Everything at a Glance<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>What Niko Kovac Says: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/10/BVB-Hosts-Paderborn-on-a-High-Note.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BVB Hosts Paderborn on a High Note<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Squad Update: <a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/10/Defensive-Duo-Back-for-the-Bundesliga-Match-Against-Paderborn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Defensive Duo Back in Action<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Media session with Ole Book: \u201c<a href=\"https://www.bvb.de/de/en/news/news-overview/news.html/2026/9/10/Book-His-mood-is-getting-better-and-better.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">His mood is getting better and better\u201d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Record: Strong Run <\/h2>\nBVB has never lost a competitive match against SC Paderborn: There have been two DFB-Pokal clashes, both of which saw the Black and Yellows advance to the next round. In the Bundesliga, Borussia has won two matches so far, with two others ending in draws. The most memorable encounter to date was the last Bundesliga match between the two sides at the end of May 2020. In that COVID-19-related match played behind closed doors in Paderborn, the Black and Yellows had a weak first half but stepped up their game after the break. All seven goals in the 6-1 victory came in the second half. Jadon Sancho (3), Thorgan Hazard, Achraf Hakimi, and Marcel Schmelzer\u2014scoring his final professional goal\u2014found the back of the net for BVB.<\/p>\n<h2>Facts: BVB\u2019s Opponents Still Without a Goal<\/b> \n<\/h2>\nBest Start in Four Years<\/b> \nWith six points from two games, BVB has made its strongest start to the season in four years. <\/p>\nSharp-shooting forward \n <\/b>Serhou Guirassy got on the scoresheet in Sinsheim with the goal that made it 1\u20132. The forward has been involved in three of BVB\u2019s five Bundesliga goals this season and has scored in four consecutive matches across both seasons. <\/p>\nPaderborn, a newly promoted team struggling to find its footing \n <\/b>, arrives at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK with one point and still no goals scored. That said, the East Westphalians have already registered 23 shots on goal.<\/p>\nMilestone Within Reach \n <\/b>BVB has achieved three wins to start the Bundesliga season only four times in its history (most recently in 2015\u201316). Now this milestone is once again within reach for the Black and Yellows.<\/p>\n<h2>Jerseys: BVB in Yellow<\/h2>\nIn their home game against SC Paderborn, Borussia Dortmund will take the field in their usual 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 all white.<\/p>\n<h2>Referee: Osmers to officiate<\/h2>\nHarm Osmers will referee the match. He will be assisted by Christian Gittelmann and Florian Heft. Robin Braun has been assigned as the fourth official, and Robert Schröder as the video assistant.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather: Excellent Conditions<\/h2>\nTemperatures around the match are expected to be 20 to 21 degrees, with cloudy skies and occasional sunshine. So, excellent weather conditions for an exciting Bundesliga match.<\/p>\n<h2>Broadcast: Single Match and Conference<\/h2>\nThe game will be broadcast live on Sky Sport Bundesliga. The match will also be streamed live on WOW. Martin Groß will provide commentary. Additionally, the match will be available as part of the Bundesliga conference on DAZN. <\/p>\n<h2>Attendance: Sold-out crowd<\/h2>\nThe Bundesliga home game against SC Paderborn is sold out; all 81,365 tickets have been sold. 6,300 visiting fans are coming from Paderborn. <\/p>\n<h2>Tickets: Secondary Market Open<\/h2>\nAnyone who absolutely wants to be there in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK but doesn\u2019t yet have a ticket still has a chance to get one here: on the official BVB secondary market. There, ticket holders can legally list their season tickets or single-game tickets for resale in <a href=\"https://www.ticket-onlineshop.com/ols/bvb/en/profis/channel/shop/index?utm_source=bvben&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=int_profi-tickets2627&bvb_cid=int_profi-tickets2627\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the BVB ticket shop<\/a> up to two and a half hours before kickoff if they are unable to attend in person at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK. The ticket does not need to be physically handed over, as the tickets are electronically blocked and then released for the new holder.<\/p>\n<h2>Travel: Transportation Included with the Ticket<\/h2>\nTravel to and from the venue via public transit throughout North Rhine-Westphalia is included in the admission ticket with the DSW21 combo ticket. This also applies to holders of plastic season tickets. Holders of a \u201cPrint@Home ticket\u201d or a \u201cMobile Ticket\u201d must carry a public transit pass in addition to their admission ticket.<\/p>\n<h2>BVB Channels: All the Info About the Match<\/h2>\nOn match day, BVB will keep 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\u2019ll find 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 up to date on every key moment. <\/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. The reporters are Norbert Dickel and Boris Rupert. The live broadcast begins 15 minutes before kickoff and is available to everyone 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-a33a182adc","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":"Countdown to Paderborn: Schlotterbeck is back","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":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653197_3_borussiadortmund-paderborn<\/p>","title":"Related Match","multiValue":false,"value":"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/22/2653197_3_borussiadortmund-paderborn","exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":"704227632","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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They had a good plan for how to close down the space and put us under pressure. It took us a little while to shake that off and break free from it, but looking at the game as a whole, we had a lot of quality shots and plenty of scoring chances. We improved as the game went on, producing beautiful goals and attacking plays.\u201d Book also chimed in on Konstantinos Karetsas, who was in attendance at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, saying, \u201cWe\u2019re happy that things are looking good and that he'll be able to rejoin training and get back to helping us on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"61-Book-1789233078700\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/09/12/bl-reaktionen/61-Book.jpg\"><\/p>\nNiko Kovac<\/b> (during the press conference): \u201cWe got off to a good start with the early goal. Obviously, hat helps \u2014 especially after playing in a very hardfought and difficult UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday. 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