Football at Borussia Dortmund

BVB's football teams: our professionals play in the Bundesliga, the U23s promote young talent and women's soccer is growing steadily. The youth section trains the first team of tomorrow, walking football keeps older players active, and the traditional team keeps the club's history alive. There is something for every soccer enthusiast here!

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Borussia Dortmund Football Matches

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Football News

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We played Bayern last week, had a midweek Champions League match, and then took on Elversberg today \u2014 a very good team, as they showed not only today but also in their two-one loss to Bayern. Despite all that, we again put more into it than our opponents and deserve to be up two-zero. All of us could have done without the last ten minutes. That said, being undefeated through nine matchdays and being tied with the league leaders on 21 points \u2014 that's something no one can take away from us. We want to keep building on it.\u201d<\/p>\nOle Book <\/b>(on Sky): \u201c[At two-zero,] we focused a bit too much on sitting back and protecting the lead. It\u2019s only human, given the number of games we've played and the toll that's taken physically. Our fatigue showed in certain situations. After going up two-zero, we stopped attacking and didn\u2019t have enough possession. We were inclinded to hit long balls, thinking that would help us see the game through. 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That said, we gave it our all.\u201d<\/p>\nGregor Kobel <\/b>(in the mixed zone): \u201cIt was definitely a high-intensity game. Elversberg played very brave football. Sure \u2014 they didn't have much to lose, which is how they played. They play free, and they play with courage. You have to acknowledge they're a great football team. That presented a challenge for us. I still felt that while we didn\u2019t play a perfect game, we did play a strong game. The most important thing today was simply to win, and that\u2019s what we did."<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"nmecha-sky-1794074840389\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-reaktionen/nmecha-sky.jpg\" /><\/p>\nFelix Nmecha <\/b>(on BVB-TV): \u201cI\u2019m very grateful. I think we played a good game. You have to say Elversberg also had some good stretches. They play very good football. They\u2019re a very brave team. They don\u2019t have much to lose either. They know that, and that\u2019s how they play. 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All of us could have done without the last ten minutes. That said, being undefeated through nine matchdays and being tied with the league leaders on 21 points \u2014 that's something no one can take away from us. We want to keep building on it.\u201d<\/p>\nOle Book <\/b>(on Sky): \u201c[At two-zero,] we focused a bit too much on sitting back and protecting the lead. It\u2019s only human, given the number of games we've played and the toll that's taken physically. Our fatigue showed in certain situations. After going up two-zero, we stopped attacking and didn\u2019t have enough possession. We were inclinded to hit long balls, thinking that would help us see the game through. In the end, we had to sweat it out because Elversberg started opening up.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"29-Kovac-1794074693030\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-reaktionen/29-Kovac.jpg\" /><\/p>\nNiko Kovac<\/b> (during the press conference): \u201cThis is very much a hard-fought victory for us. That's the only way to put it. It's to do with our opponent, Elversberg, as well as with these nine games in four weeks. In the first half, we struggled to put together the kind of plays we had envisioned, but Elversberg also defended very well. In the second half, we really found our way into the game. I'd say the two-zero lead was well-deserved at that point.. Then we again started doing what I don't like. We didn\u2019t keep playing and didn\u2019t go for the third goal. We came under pressure because we gave the ball away too easily. That wasn\u2019t good. That said, we gave it our all.\u201d<\/p>\nGregor Kobel <\/b>(in the mixed zone): \u201cIt was definitely a high-intensity game. Elversberg played very brave football. Sure \u2014 they didn't have much to lose, which is how they played. They play free, and they play with courage. You have to acknowledge they're a great football team. That presented a challenge for us. I still felt that while we didn\u2019t play a perfect game, we did play a strong game. The most important thing today was simply to win, and that\u2019s what we did."<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"nmecha-sky-1794074840389\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-reaktionen/nmecha-sky.jpg\" /><\/p>\nFelix Nmecha <\/b>(on BVB-TV): \u201cI\u2019m very grateful. I think we played a good game. You have to say Elversberg also had some good stretches. They play very good football. They\u2019re a very brave team. They don\u2019t have much to lose either. They know that, and that\u2019s how they play. But in the end, we pulled it off. There were a few things we could maybe do better, but at the end of the day, games like today are really just about winning.<\/p>\nDaniel Svensson<\/b> (in the mixed zone): \u201cIt was a tough game. They made it hard for us. 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However, their energy subsequently seemed to wane, and the visitors grew into the match, pulling one back through Noel Futkeu (81\u2019).","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":"Three days after the UEFA Champions League match against Real Betis, Niko Kovac made three lineup changes, with Gadou, Chukwuemeka and Karetsas coming on for Bensebaini, Ryerson and Guirassy. Just as he had done in the second half of the 2-2 draw at Bayern, the BVB Head Coach opted for a 4-3-3 formation. Meanwhile, Elversberg defended in two compact blocks, switching between a 4-4-2 and a 4-5-1 formation when defending, staying alert at all times, breaking up promising passes into space through remarkable positioning, and creating dangerous looks on the counterattack time and time again \u2014 especially toward the end of the first half.<\/p>\nOnly once did things go sideways for SVE in the first half hour. Fabio Silva saw that Kristof was too far off his line and took a shot from the center circle, beating the 'keeper but hitting the outside of the netting on the right (16').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"30-Kobekl-1794065393505\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-spielbericht/30-Kobekl.jpg\" /><\/p>\nWhen Dortmund had possession, Daniel Svensson moved into the half-space on the left, creating a numerical advantage in midfield. About 30 minutes in, BVB\u2019s play became a bit more dynamic, as the Black & Yellow created chances for Fabio Silva and Felix Nmecha. After Silva fired wide in the 29th minute, Nmecha sent a header sailing over the goal (32'). Each team was forced to make an early substitutions in the match. Maxi Beier replaced Carney Chukwuemeka (34'), and Elversberg's backline anchor Lukas Pinckert also had to come off injured (38').<\/p>\nSeconds after the break, Nico Schlotterbeck headed Joey Veerman\u2019s delivery across the face of the goal, finding Jobe Bellingham, whose effort from 13 meters (roughly 14.2 yards) out lacked the necessary finishing touch (46'). At the other end, Francis Onyeka\u2019s header on a free kick also went narrowly wide. Then, on a counterattack, Konstantinos Karetsas found Fabio Silva, but the Portuguese's shot from a very tight angle was blocked by Nicolas Kristof (49'). The opening three minutes of the second half produced more scoring chances than the entire first half had.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"30-Elv2-1794065403561\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-spielbericht/30-Elv2.jpg\" /><\/p>\nAfter a long ball from Veerman, Silva cut into the penalty area from the left wing. However, with two Elversberg defenders closing in, he struggled to get a shot off and instead laid it off to Nmecha, who unleashed from 19 meters (roughly 20.8 yards) out and found the bottom left corner for 1-0 (55'). Kobel then prevented a quick equalizer with an excellent save on Petkov\u2019s long-range free kick (61').<\/p>\nThe Black & Yellow found themselves reeling during this phase, as Elversberg created numerous chances in the penalty area. Kovac responded by subbing on Julian Ryerson and Ramy Bensebaini and by switching to a back three/five. On a counterattack, Silva was denied by the goalkeeper (69') and Beier by the defense, but the rebound fell to Nmecha, who rifled it home from 23 meters (roughly 25.2 yards) out. The midfielder's 124 km/h (roughly 77 mph) bullet left Kristof without a chance (71').<\/p>\nDepsite Nmecha's second goal, the conclusion to the match would turn out far from boring. After a corner kick from the left was taken short, a cross found its way into the box, and Le Joncour used his head to lay the ball off to Futkeu. The attacker cut his side's deficit in half by way of a spectacular scissor kick (81'). Ryerson subsequently made a key play, sending the ball behind for a corner kick (85'), and then Marcel Sabitzer was struck in the hand just outside the box. Keidel went for goal on the ensuing free kick from 20 meters (roughly 21.9 yeards) out, but Nmecha managed to get his head on the ball (90'+1).<\/p>\n<h2>BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs. SV ELVERSBERG 2-1 (0-0 at half)<\/h2>\nBundesliga, Matchday 9 \n<\/b>Saturday, November 7, 2026, 15:30 CET<\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Gadou (67\u2019 Ryerson), Anton, Schlotterbeck, Svensson \u2013 Veerman \u2013 Bellingham (86\u2019 Sabitzer), Nmecha \u2013 Karetsas (67\u2019 Bensebaini), Fabio Silva (86' Nwaneri), Chukwuemeka (34' Beier) \nBench:<\/b> Meyer, Reggiani, Albert, Inacio \nAbsent:<\/b> Can (recovery training after cruciate ligament tear), Guirassy (muscle strain), Konstantelias (cruciate ligament tear)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>SVE:<\/b> Kristof \u2013 Sirch (78' Mickelson), Pinckert (37' Le Joncour), Rohr, Günther (78' Adam) \u2013 Keidel, Poreba \u2013 Petkov, Onyeka (67' Campbell), Krattenmacher (78' Futkeu) \u2013 Mokwa \nBench:<\/b> Boss, Condé, Schmahl, Schnellbacher<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> 1-0 Nmecha (55', from Silva), 2-0 Nmecha (71'), 2-1 Futkeu (81', from Le Joncour) \nYellow cards:<\/b> Nmecha, Silva \u2013 Günther \nReferee: <\/b>Osmers (from Hannover) \nAttendance: <\/b>81,365 (sellout) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK<\/p>\n \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"30-Elv-Grafik-1794064630871\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-spielbericht/30-Elv-Grafik.jpg\" /><\/p>\n<\/b><\/b>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Three days after the UEFA Champions League match against Real Betis, Niko Kovac made three lineup changes, with Gadou, Chukwuemeka and Karetsas coming on for Bensebaini, Ryerson and Guirassy. Just as he had done in the second half of the 2-2 draw at Bayern, the BVB Head Coach opted for a 4-3-3 formation. Meanwhile, Elversberg defended in two compact blocks, switching between a 4-4-2 and a 4-5-1 formation when defending, staying alert at all times, breaking up promising passes into space through remarkable positioning, and creating dangerous looks on the counterattack time and time again \u2014 especially toward the end of the first half.<\/p>\nOnly once did things go sideways for SVE in the first half hour. Fabio Silva saw that Kristof was too far off his line and took a shot from the center circle, beating the 'keeper but hitting the outside of the netting on the right (16').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"30-Kobekl-1794065393505\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-spielbericht/30-Kobekl.jpg\" /><\/p>\nWhen Dortmund had possession, Daniel Svensson moved into the half-space on the left, creating a numerical advantage in midfield. 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The opening three minutes of the second half produced more scoring chances than the entire first half had.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"30-Elv2-1794065403561\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-spielbericht/30-Elv2.jpg\" /><\/p>\nAfter a long ball from Veerman, Silva cut into the penalty area from the left wing. However, with two Elversberg defenders closing in, he struggled to get a shot off and instead laid it off to Nmecha, who unleashed from 19 meters (roughly 20.8 yards) out and found the bottom left corner for 1-0 (55'). Kobel then prevented a quick equalizer with an excellent save on Petkov\u2019s long-range free kick (61').<\/p>\nThe Black & Yellow found themselves reeling during this phase, as Elversberg created numerous chances in the penalty area. Kovac responded by subbing on Julian Ryerson and Ramy Bensebaini and by switching to a back three/five. On a counterattack, Silva was denied by the goalkeeper (69') and Beier by the defense, but the rebound fell to Nmecha, who rifled it home from 23 meters (roughly 25.2 yards) out. The midfielder's 124 km/h (roughly 77 mph) bullet left Kristof without a chance (71').<\/p>\nDepsite Nmecha's second goal, the conclusion to the match would turn out far from boring. After a corner kick from the left was taken short, a cross found its way into the box, and Le Joncour used his head to lay the ball off to Futkeu. The attacker cut his side's deficit in half by way of a spectacular scissor kick (81'). Ryerson subsequently made a key play, sending the ball behind for a corner kick (85'), and then Marcel Sabitzer was struck in the hand just outside the box. Keidel went for goal on the ensuing free kick from 20 meters (roughly 21.9 yeards) out, but Nmecha managed to get his head on the ball (90'+1).<\/p>\n<h2>BORUSSIA DORTMUND vs. SV ELVERSBERG 2-1 (0-0 at half)<\/h2>\nBundesliga, Matchday 9 \n<\/b>Saturday, November 7, 2026, 15:30 CET<\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Gadou (67\u2019 Ryerson), Anton, Schlotterbeck, Svensson \u2013 Veerman \u2013 Bellingham (86\u2019 Sabitzer), Nmecha \u2013 Karetsas (67\u2019 Bensebaini), Fabio Silva (86' Nwaneri), Chukwuemeka (34' Beier) \nBench:<\/b> Meyer, Reggiani, Albert, Inacio \nAbsent:<\/b> Can (recovery training after cruciate ligament tear), Guirassy (muscle strain), Konstantelias (cruciate ligament tear)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>SVE:<\/b> Kristof \u2013 Sirch (78' Mickelson), Pinckert (37' Le Joncour), Rohr, Günther (78' Adam) \u2013 Keidel, Poreba \u2013 Petkov, Onyeka (67' Campbell), Krattenmacher (78' Futkeu) \u2013 Mokwa \nBench:<\/b> Boss, Condé, Schmahl, Schnellbacher<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> 1-0 Nmecha (55', from Silva), 2-0 Nmecha (71'), 2-1 Futkeu (81', from Le Joncour) \nYellow cards:<\/b> Nmecha, Silva \u2013 Günther \nReferee: <\/b>Osmers (from Hannover) \nAttendance: <\/b>81,365 (sellout) at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK<\/p>\n \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"30-Elv-Grafik-1794064630871\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/bl-spielbericht/30-Elv-Grafik.jpg\" /><\/p>\n<\/b><\/b>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-fadcb6ffdc","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 Grinds Out Another Home Win Behind Nmecha\u2019s Brace","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_2027/22/2653251_9_borussiadortmund-sv07elversberg"],"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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After eight Bundesliga matchdays, SV Elversberg sits in seventh place, having already won four games and scored a total of 16 goals. BVB, on the other hand, solidified its second-place standing with a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich last Saturday and heads into the match against Elversberg still undefeated.<\/p>\nFor Borussia, Saturday\u2019s home game marks their ninth competitive match in a month. Following their strong performance in the 2-1 home win against Real Betis, the Black and Yellows are looking to secure another victory before the international break, as head coach Niko Kovac emphasized at Friday\u2019s press conference.<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019re coming off eight difficult games and have little time to recover. Nevertheless, the team is ready and in good shape,\u201d Kovac made clear at the outset. For the Dortmund coach, it\u2019s clear that the strong performances from recent games must absolutely be repeated against SV Elversberg: \u201cThe opponent is certainly more rested than we are. But we\u2019re playing at home and want to successfully wrap up this cycle of nine games. We want to head into the international break with a very, very good result.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2>Squad<\/h2>\nOnce again, BVB was forced to make an unexpected substitution against Real Betis after Serhou Guirassy had to leave the field after just under 30 minutes. Due to muscle problems, the center forward was unable to continue; he will definitely not be in the lineup against Elversberg.<\/p>\n\u201cWith his size, Serhou is missed on set pieces\u2014both offensively and defensively. And, of course, because of the goals he\u2019s already scored. But now the opportunity has come for those who haven\u2019t seen as much playing time in recent weeks,\u201d Kovac said regarding the absence of the Dortmund striker. He added: \u201cWe\u2019re very versatile and have to make the best of what we have.\u201d<\/p>\nMarcel Sabitzer is back in the BVB squad after recovering from an illness. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"sabitzer-tr1-1793968319168\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/vorbericht-elversberg/sabitzer-tr1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/h2>\nSV Elversberg made a sensational debut in the first few weeks of its Bundesliga campaign in German soccer\u2019s top flight. SVE won its first two games after promotion, beating Bayer Leverkusen 3\u20132 and Borussia Mönchengladbach 4\u20133 on the road. Head coach Vincent Wagner\u2019s team thus temporarily catapulted itself to fourth place in the standings.<\/p>\nIn the weeks that followed, the Bundesliga newcomer continued to impress with bold, attacking soccer, plenty of speed, and the sustained euphoria over promotion felt throughout an entire region. The newly promoted team has now collected 13 points over eight matchdays, firmly establishing itself in the upper mid-table.<\/p>\n\u201cWe take our opponent very, very seriously and are well aware of their capabilities,\u201d Niko Kovac made clear, referring in particular to SVE\u2019s offensive strengths. With 16 goals scored after eight matchdays, they have achieved nothing less than the best tally by a promoted team since TSG Hoffenheim 17 years ago (21).<\/p>\nTo score that many goals, Elversberg needed just 82 shots on goal\u2014the second-lowest total among all Bundesliga clubs. Conversely, this means that on Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will welcome the most efficient team of the current season to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK\u2014a team that, according to Kovac, is also \u201ccertainly more rested than we are.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2>An Entire Town on the Move <\/h2>\nSV Elversberg has purchased the entire allocation of visitor tickets, which corresponds to just over 8,000 seats. 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He added: \u201cWe\u2019re very versatile and have to make the best of what we have.\u201d<\/p>\nMarcel Sabitzer is back in the BVB squad after recovering from an illness. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"sabitzer-tr1-1793968319168\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/vorbericht-elversberg/sabitzer-tr1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/h2>\nSV Elversberg made a sensational debut in the first few weeks of its Bundesliga campaign in German soccer\u2019s top flight. SVE won its first two games after promotion, beating Bayer Leverkusen 3\u20132 and Borussia Mönchengladbach 4\u20133 on the road. Head coach Vincent Wagner\u2019s team thus temporarily catapulted itself to fourth place in the standings.<\/p>\nIn the weeks that followed, the Bundesliga newcomer continued to impress with bold, attacking soccer, plenty of speed, and the sustained euphoria over promotion felt throughout an entire region. The newly promoted team has now collected 13 points over eight matchdays, firmly establishing itself in the upper mid-table.<\/p>\n\u201cWe take our opponent very, very seriously and are well aware of their capabilities,\u201d Niko Kovac made clear, referring in particular to SVE\u2019s offensive strengths. With 16 goals scored after eight matchdays, they have achieved nothing less than the best tally by a promoted team since TSG Hoffenheim 17 years ago (21).<\/p>\nTo score that many goals, Elversberg needed just 82 shots on goal\u2014the second-lowest total among all Bundesliga clubs. Conversely, this means that on Saturday, Borussia Dortmund will welcome the most efficient team of the current season to SIGNAL IDUNA PARK\u2014a team that, according to Kovac, is also \u201ccertainly more rested than we are.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2>An Entire Town on the Move <\/h2>\nSV Elversberg has purchased the entire allocation of visitor tickets, which corresponds to just over 8,000 seats. Since the Elversberg district has a total population of only about 7,500, this creates a remarkable situation: numerically speaking, there will be more Elversberg fans in Dortmund than the Elversberg district of the municipality of Spiesen-Elversberg actually has residents. <\/p>\nThis is a testament to the immense soccer euphoria prevailing in the Neunkirchen district, a point explicitly highlighted once again by SVE coach Vincent Wagner: \u201cHurrah, the whole community is here. That\u2019s the new slogan being chanted. We\u2019re a little proud of that. 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