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Coach Daniel Rios\u2019s team will host third-place FC Gütersloh on Saturday (2 p.m.) at the Rote Erde Stadium. A win over the East Westphalians would boost morale ahead of the top-of-the-table clash a week later against the league-leading team from Oberhausen, which is tied on points. After five straight wins, Borussia appears ready for these two tough challenges and aims to maintain its status as the league\u2019s only remaining undefeated team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t be easy. Gütersloh is the league\u2019s strongest away team and has yet to suffer a loss on the road, with five wins and two draws. It\u2019s no coincidence that Rios counts the visitors among the favorites in the promotion race.<\/p>\n<p>With a win, Gütersloh could cut BVB\u2019s lead to just two points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>U19 Hosts Rival Duisburg&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>One week after the unfortunate 0-0 draw in the Revierderby at FC Schalke, the U19s face their next challenging task. The league leaders from Dortmund will host second-place MSV Duisburg on Saturday (11 a.m.). Although the visitors have played one fewer game than BVB so far, they trail by just one point. With a win in this clash between the two teams that remain undefeated so far, they could therefore move ahead of Borussia. \u201cThis matchup will likely decide who takes first place in the group. We want to stay in first,\u201d says BVB coach Felix Hirschnagl.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After a grueling schedule featuring three games in one week and over 11,000 kilometers of travel, his team had little time to recover recently. Now, the team has been able to focus more specifically on preparation. The coach expects a match as closely contested as the first leg in Duisburg at the end of August. Only a late equalizer by striker Bjarki Gardarsson in the 87th minute\u2014sealing a 1-1 draw\u2014saved the team from defeat.<\/p>\n<p>The match against the \u201cZebras\u201d also serves as a dress rehearsal for the team\u2019s next challenge in the UEFA Youth League. Next Wednesday (4 November, 4:00 p.m.), Borussia will host Real Betis. After two wins and one loss on the international stage, the team aims to take the next step toward the knockout round.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Derby-Schalke-1793352334194\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/25/spielbericht-u19-derby/U19-Derby-Schalke.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>U17 Aims to Knock Schalke Off Top Spot<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund face off, excitement is guaranteed. On Friday, the Revierderby takes on added sporting significance: Both teams will battle head-to-head for the top spot in Group G of the DFB Youth League. \u201cThis is a top-level showdown. Two very good teams are facing off. We\u2019re ready and feeling confident,\u201d says BVB coach Karsten Gorges.<\/p>\n<p>The situation couldn\u2019t be more exciting. Both teams have won nine of their ten matches and suffered just one loss. Thanks to a better goal differential\u2014plus 28\u2014Schalke sits narrowly ahead of Borussia, which has a plus 22. BVB lost the top spot three weeks ago following an unfortunate 1-2 loss in Wuppertal. Now they have the chance to reverse the standings in this head-to-head matchup. \u201cWe want to reclaim our strong position and win,\u201d Gorges makes clear.<\/p>\n<p>The match is also of great importance with regard to qualifying for the championship round. With an 11-point lead over fourth-place Duisburg, both teams have excellent prospects of advancing. The top three teams in the group qualify for the next round. With a win, the winner of the derby could secure a spot in the championship round ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of personnel, BVB will still be without Tim-Bakay Bojang, Janis Tunkel, and Ilyas Arzini. \u201cThey\u2019re not an option yet, but they\u2019re on the mend and will be available to us again soon,\u201d explains Gorges. Athanasios Grammozis, on the other hand, will be out for even longer.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>U23: <\/b>BVB vs. FC Gütersloh (Regionalliga West): 31 October, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (Rote Erde Stadium)<\/p>\n<p><b>U19<\/b>: BVB vs. MSV Duisburg (DFB Youth League): 31 October, 2026, 11 a.m. (Youth Training Center)&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U17: <\/b>FC Schalke 04 \u2013 BVB (DFB Youth League): 30 October, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Parkstadion, Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen) &nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>U23 Hopes for Sixth Straight Win<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Dortmund-based Regionalliga runner-up faces two challenging tests in the coming matchdays. Coach Daniel Rios\u2019s team will host third-place FC Gütersloh on Saturday (2 p.m.) at the Rote Erde Stadium. A win over the East Westphalians would boost morale ahead of the top-of-the-table clash a week later against the league-leading team from Oberhausen, which is tied on points. After five straight wins, Borussia appears ready for these two tough challenges and aims to maintain its status as the league\u2019s only remaining undefeated team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t be easy. Gütersloh is the league\u2019s strongest away team and has yet to suffer a loss on the road, with five wins and two draws. It\u2019s no coincidence that Rios counts the visitors among the favorites in the promotion race.<\/p>\n<p>With a win, Gütersloh could cut BVB\u2019s lead to just two points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>U19 Hosts Rival Duisburg&nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>One week after the unfortunate 0-0 draw in the Revierderby at FC Schalke, the U19s face their next challenging task. The league leaders from Dortmund will host second-place MSV Duisburg on Saturday (11 a.m.). Although the visitors have played one fewer game than BVB so far, they trail by just one point. With a win in this clash between the two teams that remain undefeated so far, they could therefore move ahead of Borussia. \u201cThis matchup will likely decide who takes first place in the group. We want to stay in first,\u201d says BVB coach Felix Hirschnagl.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>After a grueling schedule featuring three games in one week and over 11,000 kilometers of travel, his team had little time to recover recently. Now, the team has been able to focus more specifically on preparation. The coach expects a match as closely contested as the first leg in Duisburg at the end of August. Only a late equalizer by striker Bjarki Gardarsson in the 87th minute\u2014sealing a 1-1 draw\u2014saved the team from defeat.<\/p>\n<p>The match against the \u201cZebras\u201d also serves as a dress rehearsal for the team\u2019s next challenge in the UEFA Youth League. Next Wednesday (4 November, 4:00 p.m.), Borussia will host Real Betis. After two wins and one loss on the international stage, the team aims to take the next step toward the knockout round.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Derby-Schalke-1793352334194\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/25/spielbericht-u19-derby/U19-Derby-Schalke.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>U17 Aims to Knock Schalke Off Top Spot<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>When FC Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund face off, excitement is guaranteed. On Friday, the Revierderby takes on added sporting significance: Both teams will battle head-to-head for the top spot in Group G of the DFB Youth League. \u201cThis is a top-level showdown. Two very good teams are facing off. We\u2019re ready and feeling confident,\u201d says BVB coach Karsten Gorges.<\/p>\n<p>The situation couldn\u2019t be more exciting. Both teams have won nine of their ten matches and suffered just one loss. Thanks to a better goal differential\u2014plus 28\u2014Schalke sits narrowly ahead of Borussia, which has a plus 22. BVB lost the top spot three weeks ago following an unfortunate 1-2 loss in Wuppertal. Now they have the chance to reverse the standings in this head-to-head matchup. \u201cWe want to reclaim our strong position and win,\u201d Gorges makes clear.<\/p>\n<p>The match is also of great importance with regard to qualifying for the championship round. With an 11-point lead over fourth-place Duisburg, both teams have excellent prospects of advancing. The top three teams in the group qualify for the next round. With a win, the winner of the derby could secure a spot in the championship round ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n<p>In terms of personnel, BVB will still be without Tim-Bakay Bojang, Janis Tunkel, and Ilyas Arzini. \u201cThey\u2019re not an option yet, but they\u2019re on the mend and will be available to us again soon,\u201d explains Gorges. 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As a result, the team is increasingly being viewed as a promotion contender. \u201cNo one declared us the clear favorites before the season. I see it exactly the same way. But the lads have developed\u2014and we\u2019re building on that progress,\u201d said BVB head coach Daniel Rios in response to questions on the matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In their home game against Bonner SC, the only undefeated team in the Regionalliga West aims to continue its winning streak. However, the task is unlikely to be an easy one. Bonn, currently seventh in the standings, is coming to town and had also been on an impressive run up until last weekend. The \u201cRheinlöwen\u201d had gone ten games in a row without a loss before their streak was snapped by a 0\u20131 home defeat against Hilden. Rios is approaching the match with respect: \u201cBonn has shown in recent weeks just how difficult it is to beat them. They have players who, on a good day in the Regionalliga, can make the difference. Plus, they have a clear game plan\u2014both with and without the ball.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether BVB will have a full roster to draw from. U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain only returned on Wednesday from the U19 Youth League match in Baku. A decision on their spots in the starting lineup will be made at the last minute. Midfielder Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"u23-wiedenbr-1792671411155\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/vorberichte-nachwuchs/u23-wiedenbr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Anticipation Overcomes Fatigue: U19s Eager for the Revierderby<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Three games, three wins: Coach Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team has mastered this intense stretch of matches with impressive composure. Their convincing 5-0 victory over Norwegian Youth League side FK Bodø/Glimt was followed by a 6-2 home win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Most recently, BVB also secured a 2-0 victory in their away match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. In just seven days, Borussia has thus built up plenty of confidence for their next challenging task: the prestigious Revierderby on Sunday (11 a.m.) at FC Schalke 04.<\/p>\n<p>With another win, Dortmund aims to maintain its lead in the DFB Youth League standings. The special significance of this historic rivalry should help the team quickly put the rigors of the two long away trips behind them. \u201cWe know how hard it is to play in the Youth League after a Youth League match. We\u2019ve traveled about 11,000 kilometers so far; we\u2019ll recover and then fully focus on the derby,\u201d explains Hirschnagl.<br>\nThere\u2019s every reason to expect a closely contested match. The first leg was already fiercely contested and was decided by an early own goal by Schalke. BVB won narrowly 1\u20130, so the hosts are likely eager for revenge. \u201cThey\u2019ll be looking to get even for that,\u201d warns Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The current standings add extra intensity to the derby. Schalke, sitting in fourth place, is already eight points behind Borussia and under pressure. To avoid further jeopardizing their qualification for the main round, the Royal Blues desperately need to pick up points. Hirschnagl therefore expects an opponent that will throw everything into the mix: \u201cI took a look at the standings. This is kind of their last ticket to the main round. Schalke will give it their all.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>A Breather for the U17s Before the Top-of-the-Table Clash<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The U17s also have a matchup against FC Schalke coming up in the DFB Youth League. Unlike the U19s, however, this match won\u2019t take place for a few more days. The rescheduled match from Matchday 10 against MSV Duisburg\u2014which BVB won 4-1 last Wednesday\u2014means Coach Karsten Gorges\u2019 team has a weekend off. The extra time comes at just the right moment: it allows the Dortmund team to prepare in peace for the highly anticipated top-of-the-table clash on October 30 at 4 p.m. at the Parkstadion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><br>\n<\/h2>\n<p><b>U23: <\/b>BVB vs. Bonner SC (Regionalliga West): October 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m. (Rote Erde Stadium)<\/p>\n<p><b>U19: <\/b>FC Schalke 04 \u2013 BVB (DFB Youth League): October 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (Parkstadion, Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen) &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>U17: <\/b>No game<\/p>\n<h2><b>U23 Hopes to Continue Its Winning Streak &nbsp;<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to four straight wins, Borussia has now caught up with league-leading Oberhausen in points. As a result, the team is increasingly being viewed as a promotion contender. \u201cNo one declared us the clear favorites before the season. I see it exactly the same way. But the lads have developed\u2014and we\u2019re building on that progress,\u201d said BVB head coach Daniel Rios in response to questions on the matter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In their home game against Bonner SC, the only undefeated team in the Regionalliga West aims to continue its winning streak. However, the task is unlikely to be an easy one. Bonn, currently seventh in the standings, is coming to town and had also been on an impressive run up until last weekend. The \u201cRheinlöwen\u201d had gone ten games in a row without a loss before their streak was snapped by a 0\u20131 home defeat against Hilden. Rios is approaching the match with respect: \u201cBonn has shown in recent weeks just how difficult it is to beat them. They have players who, on a good day in the Regionalliga, can make the difference. Plus, they have a clear game plan\u2014both with and without the ball.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether BVB will have a full roster to draw from. U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain only returned on Wednesday from the U19 Youth League match in Baku. A decision on their spots in the starting lineup will be made at the last minute. Midfielder Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"u23-wiedenbr-1792671411155\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/vorberichte-nachwuchs/u23-wiedenbr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Anticipation Overcomes Fatigue: U19s Eager for the Revierderby<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Three games, three wins: Coach Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team has mastered this intense stretch of matches with impressive composure. Their convincing 5-0 victory over Norwegian Youth League side FK Bodø/Glimt was followed by a 6-2 home win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. Most recently, BVB also secured a 2-0 victory in their away match against Sabah FC in Azerbaijan. In just seven days, Borussia has thus built up plenty of confidence for their next challenging task: the prestigious Revierderby on Sunday (11 a.m.) at FC Schalke 04.<\/p>\n<p>With another win, Dortmund aims to maintain its lead in the DFB Youth League standings. The special significance of this historic rivalry should help the team quickly put the rigors of the two long away trips behind them. \u201cWe know how hard it is to play in the Youth League after a Youth League match. We\u2019ve traveled about 11,000 kilometers so far; we\u2019ll recover and then fully focus on the derby,\u201d explains Hirschnagl.<br>\nThere\u2019s every reason to expect a closely contested match. The first leg was already fiercely contested and was decided by an early own goal by Schalke. BVB won narrowly 1\u20130, so the hosts are likely eager for revenge. \u201cThey\u2019ll be looking to get even for that,\u201d warns Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The current standings add extra intensity to the derby. Schalke, sitting in fourth place, is already eight points behind Borussia and under pressure. To avoid further jeopardizing their qualification for the main round, the Royal Blues desperately need to pick up points. Hirschnagl therefore expects an opponent that will throw everything into the mix: \u201cI took a look at the standings. This is kind of their last ticket to the main round. Schalke will give it their all.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>A Breather for the U17s Before the Top-of-the-Table Clash<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The U17s also have a matchup against FC Schalke coming up in the DFB Youth League. Unlike the U19s, however, this match won\u2019t take place for a few more days. 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Otherwise, BVB stuck with the same lineup that had been successful a week earlier against Bodø/Glimt.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Under ideal weather conditions (22 degrees), the hosts at Alinja Stadium relied on a compact defensive block following two decisive losses (0\u20135 at Manchester United, 0\u20133 against Slavia Prague). BVB played dominantly and with control, but initially struggled in the final third to break down the Azerbaijanis\u2019 solid defensive wall or pose a serious threat to the talented goalkeeper Yarahmadov. Shots on goal by Luca Reggiani, Tim Degener, Justin Hoy, and Luke Fahrenhorst all missed the target. In addition, the hosts kept Borussia\u2019s striker Bjarki Gardarsson on a tight leash.<\/p>\n<p>BVB had plenty of possession, picked up the pace after halftime, and pushed Sabah deep into their own half. However, their finishing still lacked precision and determination. Bad luck also played a role. In the 60th minute, for example, Gardarsson hit the post. Dortmund increased the pressure minute by minute, even from the back line with the strong Jan-Luca Riedl. The defender saved his team in the 74th minute with the long-overdue goal to make it 1-0, after Georgios Zisopoulos had also hit the post earlier. <\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Riedl-Baku-2-1792506350562\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/spielbericht-youth-league/Riedl-Baku-2.jpg\"/> <\/p>\n<p>The hosts\u2019 resistance was thus broken. BVB attacked even more vigorously and were rewarded for their bold approach. First, Justin Hoy missed a penalty kick after being fouled in the penalty area (82nd minute); finally, substitute Ahmad Najdi sealed the victory with the 2\u20130 goal in the 88th minute.  <\/p>\n<h2><b>Quote<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Felix Hirschnagl:<\/b> \u201cIt was the tough away game we expected against a defensively minded opponent. From the very first minute, we tried to build a lot of pressure and had plenty of opportunities to cross into the box. We didn\u2019t really manage to do that in the first half. Otherwise, we would have taken the lead sooner. After the break, we stepped it up significantly and improved our play. We were incredibly good at counter-pressing today. In the end, the lads fully deserved the 2-0 win.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Our focus now shifts to the top match in the DFB Youth League this coming Sunday at FC Schalke 04 (11 a.m.). BVB, currently leading the table with 17 points, travels to face the Gelsenkirchen-based team, which is currently in fourth place with nine points.<\/p>\n<p>The next home game in the UEFA Youth League will take place on Wednesday, November 4, against Real Betis (4 p.m. at the Youth Training Center).  <\/p>\n<p><b>U19:<\/b> Held \u2013 Reggiani (46\u2019 Zisopoulos), Riedl (86\u2019 König), Ritter, Adje (63\u2019 Kaymak) \u2013 Fahrenhorst, Degener (75\u2019 Najdi), Faust (63\u2019 Burkhardt) \u2013 Zarqelain, Gardarsson, Hoy<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Jubel-Baku-1792506337916\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/spielbericht-youth-league/U19-Jubel-Baku.jpg\"/><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Roster<\/b><br/>\n<\/h2>\n<p>Coach Felix Hirschnagl was once again able to bolster his starting lineup with U23 players Fadi Zarqelain, Tim Degener, and Aaron Held, as well as young pro Luca Reggiani in the first half, who made way for Georgios Zisopoulos after halftime. Defender Jan-Luca Riedl, who had made his comeback in the 6-2 win against RW Oberhausen after a lengthy injury layoff, returned to the team. Otherwise, BVB stuck with the same lineup that had been successful a week earlier against Bodø/Glimt.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Under ideal weather conditions (22 degrees), the hosts at Alinja Stadium relied on a compact defensive block following two decisive losses (0\u20135 at Manchester United, 0\u20133 against Slavia Prague). BVB played dominantly and with control, but initially struggled in the final third to break down the Azerbaijanis\u2019 solid defensive wall or pose a serious threat to the talented goalkeeper Yarahmadov. Shots on goal by Luca Reggiani, Tim Degener, Justin Hoy, and Luke Fahrenhorst all missed the target. In addition, the hosts kept Borussia\u2019s striker Bjarki Gardarsson on a tight leash.<\/p>\n<p>BVB had plenty of possession, picked up the pace after halftime, and pushed Sabah deep into their own half. However, their finishing still lacked precision and determination. Bad luck also played a role. In the 60th minute, for example, Gardarsson hit the post. Dortmund increased the pressure minute by minute, even from the back line with the strong Jan-Luca Riedl. The defender saved his team in the 74th minute with the long-overdue goal to make it 1-0, after Georgios Zisopoulos had also hit the post earlier. <\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Riedl-Baku-2-1792506350562\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/spielbericht-youth-league/Riedl-Baku-2.jpg\"/> <\/p>\n<p>The hosts\u2019 resistance was thus broken. BVB attacked even more vigorously and were rewarded for their bold approach. First, Justin Hoy missed a penalty kick after being fouled in the penalty area (82nd minute); finally, substitute Ahmad Najdi sealed the victory with the 2\u20130 goal in the 88th minute.  <\/p>\n<h2><b>Quote<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Felix Hirschnagl:<\/b> \u201cIt was the tough away game we expected against a defensively minded opponent. From the very first minute, we tried to build a lot of pressure and had plenty of opportunities to cross into the box. We didn\u2019t really manage to do that in the first half. Otherwise, we would have taken the lead sooner. After the break, we stepped it up significantly and improved our play. We were incredibly good at counter-pressing today. In the end, the lads fully deserved the 2-0 win.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Our focus now shifts to the top match in the DFB Youth League this coming Sunday at FC Schalke 04 (11 a.m.). BVB, currently leading the table with 17 points, travels to face the Gelsenkirchen-based team, which is currently in fourth place with nine points.<\/p>\n<p>The next home game in the UEFA Youth League will take place on Wednesday, November 4, against Real Betis (4 p.m. at the Youth Training Center).  <\/p>\n<p><b>U19:<\/b> Held \u2013 Reggiani (46\u2019 Zisopoulos), Riedl (86\u2019 König), Ritter, Adje (63\u2019 Kaymak) \u2013 Fahrenhorst, Degener (75\u2019 Najdi), Faust (63\u2019 Burkhardt) \u2013 Zarqelain, Gardarsson, Hoy<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Jubel-Baku-1792506337916\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/spielbericht-youth-league/U19-Jubel-Baku.jpg\"/><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-47c4928fa6","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":"U19 in a Strong Position After Victory Over Sabah","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/u19/2026_2027/uefa-youth-league/03---sabah-fk-u19---fc-villareal-u19"],"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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Following their convincing 5-0 away victory in the Youth League against Bodø/Glimt, the team followed it up just three days later with a 6-2 win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in the DFB Youth League. To manage the workload, Hirschnagl rotated the squad heavily and changed the starting lineup in nearly every position compared to the match in Norway. Only Tom Faust remained in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p>These two convincing performances bode well for the next international match on Tuesday against Sabah FC. Following a 2-3 opening-match loss to Villarreal CF and the rout in Norway, BVB currently sits in 13th place. With another win in the Azerbaijani capital, the team could secure a strong starting position for the upcoming challenging matches against Real Betis (November 4), Arsenal FC (November 24), and Inter Milan (December 9). To advance to the Round of 32, BVB must finish the group stage among the top 22 teams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Youth-League-1792338117771\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/18/vorbericht-youth-league/U19-Youth-League.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the match in Baku is expected to boost confidence ahead of the next domestic challenge: This Saturday, the prestigious derby against FC Schalke 04 is on the schedule in the DFB Youth League.<\/p>\n<p><b>Roster<br>\n <\/b>Compared to the trip to Norway, there are likely to be few changes to Dortmund\u2019s lineup. U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain are also expected to be part of the squad again. A decision on whether Hirschnagl will also be able to call upon the first-team players Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mané, and Luca Reggiani\u2014who were also registered for the Youth League squad this summer\u2014will be made at the last minute. There was recently positive news regarding Jan-Luca Riedl, who made his comeback in the 6-2 win over Oberhausen after a lengthy injury layoff. Keron Hagemann, who had previously been struggling with health issues, also returned to action in the first half. Peniel Poba, Johann Jaensch, Mats Brauckmann, Amine Leffite, Marwan Mirza, Lenni Strößner, and Luis Alaze remain unavailable due to injury or illness.<\/p>\n<p><b>Opponent<br>\n <\/b>Two games, zero points, no goals scored: Sabah FC\u2019s start to the UEFA Youth League has been sobering. In their opener in mid-September, they suffered a lopsided 0\u20135 loss to Manchester United. In their subsequent home game against Slavia Prague, the team from Baku was also left with no chance of earning points in a 0\u20133 defeat. As a result, the Azerbaijani youth team currently sits in second-to-last place in the 36-team standings. This weak start comes as no surprise. Last season, a team from Azerbaijan already struggled greatly to hold its own at the international youth level. Qarabag Agdam finished the group stage in last place and lost all six matches with a goal difference of minus 29.<\/p>\n<p><b>Special Praise<br>\n <\/b>During the 5-0 victory in Norway, Fadi Zarqelain particularly stood out and received special praise from his coach for his performance. \u201cWhen we needed him most, he really made a big difference for us,\u201d said Hirschnagl about the forward, who transferred from Hertha BSC to Dortmund in the summer of 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Like Aaron Held and Tim Degener, Zarqelain is actually part of the U23 squad, but he bolstered the U19 team for their Youth League match. With two assists, bold dribbling, and great effort in defensive play, he was one of the most notable players on the artificial turf at Aspmyra Stadium, alongside two-goal scorer Bjarki Gardarsson. The decision to promote the then-17-year-old to the U23s right at the start of the season is increasingly paying off. According to Hirschnagl, Zarqelain has made noticeable progress thanks to the higher demands of the Regionalliga. \u201cFadi has become tougher in one-on-one situations and is a technically skilled soccer player. He finds spaces that not everyone sees and has made great strides. He takes a lot of risks, and even when something doesn\u2019t work out, he doesn\u2019t lose his composure. He keeps trying. I\u2019m super happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Hirschnagl-Youth-League-1792338065861\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/18/vorbericht-youth-league/Hirschnagl-Youth-League.jpg\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<p><b>Current Situation<br>\n <\/b>The U19 team appears to have weathered the long international break\u2014four weeks without a competitive match\u2014quite well. Following their convincing 5-0 away victory in the Youth League against Bodø/Glimt, the team followed it up just three days later with a 6-2 win against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen in the DFB Youth League. To manage the workload, Hirschnagl rotated the squad heavily and changed the starting lineup in nearly every position compared to the match in Norway. Only Tom Faust remained in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<p>These two convincing performances bode well for the next international match on Tuesday against Sabah FC. Following a 2-3 opening-match loss to Villarreal CF and the rout in Norway, BVB currently sits in 13th place. With another win in the Azerbaijani capital, the team could secure a strong starting position for the upcoming challenging matches against Real Betis (November 4), Arsenal FC (November 24), and Inter Milan (December 9). To advance to the Round of 32, BVB must finish the group stage among the top 22 teams.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Youth-League-1792338117771\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/18/vorbericht-youth-league/U19-Youth-League.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the match in Baku is expected to boost confidence ahead of the next domestic challenge: This Saturday, the prestigious derby against FC Schalke 04 is on the schedule in the DFB Youth League.<\/p>\n<p><b>Roster<br>\n <\/b>Compared to the trip to Norway, there are likely to be few changes to Dortmund\u2019s lineup. U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain are also expected to be part of the squad again. A decision on whether Hirschnagl will also be able to call upon the first-team players Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mané, and Luca Reggiani\u2014who were also registered for the Youth League squad this summer\u2014will be made at the last minute. 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Kevin Mutove, Luca Reggiani, Enzo Duarte dos Santos, and Daniel Sumbu replaced Nanitonda Quiala, Fadi Zarqelain, Samuele Inacio, and the injured Mussa Kaba in the starting lineup.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Dortmund took the initiative early on. In the 13th minute, a shot by Mutove was blocked, but six minutes later, BVB took the lead. Ayman Azhil sent Arne Wessels down the left flank with a long ball. Wessels\u2019 cross found Dos Santos, who headed the ball into the net unmarked to give his team the lead (19th minute). Shortly thereafter, BVB added to their lead. Once again, Azhil set up the goal with a precise pass to Sumbu. The attacking player flicked the ball on with his head to Mutove, who also finished with a header to make it 2\u20130 (24th minute).<\/p>\n<p>Then, out of nowhere, SC Wiedenbrück pulled one back. In the 29th minute, Marius Zentler received the ball following a combination play down the right flank and fired it decisively into the near corner to make it 1\u20132. At the other end, Mutove narrowly missed scoring Dortmund\u2019s third goal after a shot by Finn Fuchs. Instead, Wiedenbrück managed to equalize: After Dortmund lost possession while building up play, the hosts quickly transitioned on the counter. Niklas Tuppeck took advantage of Silas Ostrzinski\u2019s positioning and lifted the ball over the Dortmund goalkeeper in the 36th minute to make it 2\u20132.<\/p>\n<p>The first notable chance of the second half belonged to Emre Aydinel, whose shot was confidently saved by Ostrzinski. In the 78th minute, substitute Zarqelain cut into the penalty area from the right and was brought down. The referee awarded a penalty kick. Azhil stepped up and confidently converted it into the lower right corner to give his team a 3\u20132 lead (79th minute). Shortly afterward, Malik Hodroj failed to capitalize on the next good opportunity, as his shot was stopped by Wiedenbrück goalkeeper Lukas Kasparek.<\/p>\n<p>In the closing stages, events unfolded rapidly: Tim Degener was sent on a run with a long ball, prompting Kasparek to rush out of his goal and clear the ball with a header. In doing so, the goalkeeper struck the Dortmund player in the face with his knee and was shown a red card. The Black and Yellows were unable to capitalize on the resulting free kick.<\/p>\n<p>In the sixth minute of stoppage time, BVB finally sealed the victory. Wiedenbrück threw everything forward one last time, but Dortmund countered calmly down the left flank. Wessels tried to play the ball into the middle, but Furkan Yilmaz unfortunately deflected the cross into his own net. 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In the 29th minute, Marius Zentler received the ball following a combination play down the right flank and fired it decisively into the near corner to make it 1\u20132. At the other end, Mutove narrowly missed scoring Dortmund\u2019s third goal after a shot by Finn Fuchs. Instead, Wiedenbrück managed to equalize: After Dortmund lost possession while building up play, the hosts quickly transitioned on the counter. Niklas Tuppeck took advantage of Silas Ostrzinski\u2019s positioning and lifted the ball over the Dortmund goalkeeper in the 36th minute to make it 2\u20132.<\/p>\n<p>The first notable chance of the second half belonged to Emre Aydinel, whose shot was confidently saved by Ostrzinski. In the 78th minute, substitute Zarqelain cut into the penalty area from the right and was brought down. The referee awarded a penalty kick. Azhil stepped up and confidently converted it into the lower right corner to give his team a 3\u20132 lead (79th minute). Shortly afterward, Malik Hodroj failed to capitalize on the next good opportunity, as his shot was stopped by Wiedenbrück goalkeeper Lukas Kasparek.<\/p>\n<p>In the closing stages, events unfolded rapidly: Tim Degener was sent on a run with a long ball, prompting Kasparek to rush out of his goal and clear the ball with a header. In doing so, the goalkeeper struck the Dortmund player in the face with his knee and was shown a red card. The Black and Yellows were unable to capitalize on the resulting free kick.<\/p>\n<p>In the sixth minute of stoppage time, BVB finally sealed the victory. Wiedenbrück threw everything forward one last time, but Dortmund countered calmly down the left flank. Wessels tried to play the ball into the middle, but Furkan Yilmaz unfortunately deflected the cross into his own net. 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Luke Fahrenhorst put the finishing touch on the match in the 89th minute with a confidently converted penalty kick for a handball.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"U19-Bodoe-Jubel-1791981254106\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/14/spielbericht-youth-league/U19-Bodoe-Jubel.jpg\"/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Quote<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Felix Hirschnagl:<\/b> \u201cCongratulations to the lads. We had a ton of control, were really aggressive, and took a step forward. However, I still sense a drop in intensity during the 90 minutes. We need to work on that. But overall, it was a very solid performance.\u201d       <\/p>\n<h2><b>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>For the U19s, the second half of the season in the DFB Youth League begins on Saturday (Oct. 17, 1 p.m.) with a home game against RW Oberhausen. In the UEFA Youth League, action continues next Tuesday (Oct. 20, 1 p.m.) in Baku against Sabah FK. 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To get back into the rhythm of competition after the long international break, the team played a friendly against AZ Alkmaar in early October, which ended in a 1-1 draw. \u201cWe would have liked to have had another league match last weekend to see where we stand. But we\u2019ll take it as it comes,\u201d commented Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the difficult starting point, the BVB coach is looking forward to the upcoming challenge with confidence. After the unfortunate 2-3 opening-match loss to Villarreal\u2014in which Dortmund took the lead twice\u2014the team is now aiming for its first win. \u201cWe played a decent game against Villarreal and learned from it. Now we\u2019ll try to do better and hold our own even when the opponent is playing better than we are,\u201d says Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<p>The venue adds an extra layer of excitement: The U19 team will play in the same stadium where the professional teams from both clubs will face off just a few hours later. 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Keron Hagemann\u2019s availability is also in doubt due to health problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Youth development is a top priority at Bodø/Glimt. As recently as 2010, the club was on the brink of bankruptcy; today, its professional team ranks among Norway\u2019s most successful. Four league titles in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024, as well as the club\u2019s first-ever appearance in the Champions League last year, underscore its rise to prominence. A key component of this success is the consistent development of young, local talent. Just how sustainable this approach is was evident last December: Eight players from the club\u2019s own youth system were part of the professional squad that held Borussia Dortmund to a 2\u20132 draw at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK.<\/p>\n<p>In the Youth League, however, Bodø/Glimt has so far been unable to replicate the team\u2019s success. In their debut last year, they suffered a decisive 0\u20134 loss in Dortmund. 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