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The trip to the far north is also something extraordinary for everyone involved. \u201cIt\u2019s a bit of an adventure, and we\u2019re looking forward to it. It\u2019s fascinating that we get to go there to play soccer,\u201d says Hirschnagl.","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><b>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Preparations for the second Youth League match were anything but ideal. After all, it has been more than four weeks since Dortmund\u2019s U19 team played its last competitive match. 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. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. to give the organizers enough time to prepare the arena.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Roster <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund has registered a 40-player roster with UEFA for the Youth League. In addition to talents from the U19 team, the roster also includes players from the U23 and U17 teams. A decision on whether Hirschnagl will be able to call upon the registered First team players\u2014Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mane, and Luca Reggiani\u2014will be made at the last minute.<\/p>\n<p>If the four young players are unavailable, the lineup is likely to be largely similar to that of the opening match against Villarreal. In that game, three players from the U23 team\u2014Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain\u2014were in the starting lineup. Hirschnagl will definitely have to do without Lenni Strößner, who returned from national team duty with muscle issues. Keron Hagemann\u2019s availability is also in doubt due to health problems. <\/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. It was already their fifth defeat in five games. With zero points, the Norwegians were eliminated, finishing second-to-last in the 36-team standings. The start to the current season has also been sobering: On September 10, Bodø/Glimt lost 1\u20136 to FC Bayern Munich. For Hirschnagl, however, these results are no reason to underestimate the task ahead: \u201cI expect an opponent that will demand everything from us. They\u2019ll challenge us relentlessly\u2014anything is possible. We\u2019ll definitely have to give it our all to come away with three points.\u201d <\/p>\n<h2><b>Busy Schedule<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>After the long break from competitive play, the BVB talents face a grueling schedule that brings not only athletic challenges but also plenty of travel. Just three days after the away game in Norway, Dortmund will kick off the second half of the season in the DFB Youth League. On October 17 (1:00 p.m.), the U19s will host Rot-Weiß Oberhausen. There won\u2019t be much time to catch their breath afterward. Their next international challenge comes as early as October 20 with an away game against Sabah FK in Baku. The trip to the Azerbaijani capital\u2014with a flight time of just over four hours\u2014is even longer than the trip to Norway. This makes a victory at the Arctic Circle all the more important for BVB\u2014not least as a boost for the hectic schedule in the coming days.<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Preparations for the second Youth League match were anything but ideal. After all, it has been more than four weeks since Dortmund\u2019s U19 team played its last competitive match. 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. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. to give the organizers enough time to prepare the arena.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Roster <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Borussia Dortmund has registered a 40-player roster with UEFA for the Youth League. 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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. It was already their fifth defeat in five games. With zero points, the Norwegians were eliminated, finishing second-to-last in the 36-team standings. The start to the current season has also been sobering: On September 10, Bodø/Glimt lost 1\u20136 to FC Bayern Munich. 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Despite clear dominance, BVB had to settle for one point and thus missed the chance to move up to second place. On Saturday (26 September, 2 p.m.), the next opportunity to climb further up the standings will come at Rote Erde Stadium against 1. FC Bocholt.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"After the 1-1 draw in Paderborn, there wasn\u2019t much to celebrate for Borussia Dortmund\u2019s U23 team. Despite clear dominance, BVB had to settle for one point and thus missed the chance to move up to second place. On Saturday (26 September, 2 p.m.), the next opportunity to climb further up the standings will come at Rote Erde Stadium against 1. 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The lads are developing, and we\u2019re developing as a team. That\u2019s why we\u2019re on the right track and very happy with our start,\u201d the coach commented. <\/p>\n<p>Because the match against Paderborn\u2019s U21 team wasn\u2019t played until Monday, there was once again less time than usual for preparation following several back-to-back weeks of games. That doesn\u2019t change the objective, however. If anything, the missed victory in Paderborn has sparked even more determination in Finn Fuchs. \u201cOur goal is clearly three points,\u201d the defender emphasized. <\/p>\n<h2><b>Squad<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Jan-Luca Riedl, who has been sidelined since the UEFA Youth League opener against Villarreal (2\u20133), is back in rehabilitation training but is not yet available. A decision on whether Diego Ngambia\u2014who missed the Paderborn match and is still nursing an injury\u2014will return to the squad will be made at the last minute. It also remains to be seen whether Fadi Zarqelain is an option. The 17-year-old will return from the DFB development camp just one day before the match against Bocholt. \u201cWe\u2019ll talk to Fadi and ask him how he\u2019s feeling. Then we\u2019ll decide whether he\u2019ll play or not,\u201d says Rios.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"zarqelian-1790252545309\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/09/25/u23-vorschau/zarqelian.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With 13 points, 1. FC Bocholt currently sits in sixth place in the standings. Since the start of the season, the team has been coached by Guerino Capretti, the former second-division coach from Dresden. The \u201cSchwatten\u2019s\u201d away record is particularly noteworthy: In their four away games so far, they remain undefeated. For Rios, therefore, the visitors\u2019 league position is only of limited significance. Despite a generally mixed start to the season, the BVB coach counts Bocholt among the co-favorites:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to prepare for a strong team and not be blinded by their standing. Their current point total doesn\u2019t reflect the team\u2019s true potential. They have individual talent and a clear game plan. A new coach and several new players joined the team over the summer. That sometimes takes a little time. It will be a major challenge.\u201d For Bocholt, the away game in Dortmund marks the start of a pivotal phase. After the match against third-place BVB, they\u2019ll face Gütersloh and Oberhausen\u2014the two current leaders of the Regionalliga West.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Shortcoming<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>More pace, more creativity, more chances in the opponent\u2019s penalty area: The Dortmund U23s\u2019 development on the field this season is unmistakable. At the same time, however, there\u2019s a shortcoming that has already become apparent on several occasions: converting chances. 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Even though last Monday\u2019s draw at SC Paderborn prevented the team from moving up in the standings, Coach Daniel Rios\u2019s assessment of the season so far is positive: \u201cWe\u2019ve improved from game to game. The lads are developing, and we\u2019re developing as a team. That\u2019s why we\u2019re on the right track and very happy with our start,\u201d the coach commented. <\/p>\n<p>Because the match against Paderborn\u2019s U21 team wasn\u2019t played until Monday, there was once again less time than usual for preparation following several back-to-back weeks of games. That doesn\u2019t change the objective, however. 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Then we\u2019ll decide whether he\u2019ll play or not,\u201d says Rios.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"zarqelian-1790252545309\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/09/25/u23-vorschau/zarqelian.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>With 13 points, 1. FC Bocholt currently sits in sixth place in the standings. Since the start of the season, the team has been coached by Guerino Capretti, the former second-division coach from Dresden. The \u201cSchwatten\u2019s\u201d away record is particularly noteworthy: In their four away games so far, they remain undefeated. For Rios, therefore, the visitors\u2019 league position is only of limited significance. Despite a generally mixed start to the season, the BVB coach counts Bocholt among the co-favorites:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to prepare for a strong team and not be blinded by their standing. Their current point total doesn\u2019t reflect the team\u2019s true potential. They have individual talent and a clear game plan. A new coach and several new players joined the team over the summer. That sometimes takes a little time. It will be a major challenge.\u201d For Bocholt, the away game in Dortmund marks the start of a pivotal phase. After the match against third-place BVB, they\u2019ll face Gütersloh and Oberhausen\u2014the two current leaders of the Regionalliga West.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Shortcoming<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>More pace, more creativity, more chances in the opponent\u2019s penalty area: The Dortmund U23s\u2019 development on the field this season is unmistakable. At the same time, however, there\u2019s a shortcoming that has already become apparent on several occasions: converting chances. Even in the 1-1 draw in Paderborn, BVB failed to capitalize on too many opportunities despite their dominance, thereby costing themselves a potential victory. 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In addition, Enzo Duarte dos Santos and Mussa Kaba\u2014who had initially been slated to play in the Youth League\u2014remain sidelined.<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper Aaron Held and defender Tim Degener\u2014two of the five older players allowed\u2014joined the starting lineup, which also saw the return of Jan-Luca Riedl, Luke Fahrenhorst, and Fadi Zarqelain (all most recently with the U23s). The squad was rounded out by U17 players Niclas Goldberg, Hamzath Mohamadou, and Georgio Zisopoulos.  <\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Black and Yellows started strongly and pressured the defensively compact visitors with high pressing and strong tackling. Tim Degener had the first shot on goal. However, his 16-meter shot posed no major problems for Villarreal goalkeeper Pablo Polo (11th minute). Justin Hoy, once again very active, tried his luck from the left side shortly afterward, but to no avail. The same happened in the 34th minute, when, following a combination play involving Fahrenhorst and Degener, he was denied by Polo, and Ahmad Najdi failed to capitalize on the rebound. Hoy was rewarded for his presence and willingness to run in the 39th minute with the opening goal. After dribbling past his defender, he fired the ball into the net from a tight angle.<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"riedlU23-1788887320421\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/09/08/spielbericht-u19/riedlU23.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>The Black and Yellows\u2019 celebration had barely died down when the Spaniards\u2014who had managed only a few offensive moves up to that point\u2014responded with the equalizer. After Dortmund lost possession in midfield, they quickly combined their way toward the BVB penalty area. The unmarked Gonzales Garcia had no trouble slotting home a cross from his teammate Guillamon to make it 1\u20131\u2014a fortunate halftime score for Villarreal.<\/p>\n<p>The Borussians remained on the attack and in control of the team after the restart. In the 53rd minute, they celebrated Jan-Luca Riedl, who had scored a dream goal with a long-range shot from the right side into the left corner. But once again, the joy was short-lived. In the 68th minute, Villarreal punished their opponents\u2019 sloppy defending by equalizing once more: Sergio Barrera headed a cross from Mauro Roca into the net.  <\/p>\n<p>Five minutes later, the visitors completely turned the game around. Aaron Held parried a shot by substitute Rodriguez; the ball bounced unluckily to Niklas König\u2019s feet and then trickled over the goal line. Led by Justin Hoy and with new players in several positions, the young Borussians side pressed for the equalizer. Villarreal defended compactly against attacks that were, at times, all too predictable. Till Burkhardt squandered the last chance following a cross from Kevin Vogt (82')\u2014and BVB is already under pressure to succeed in its next two away games if it is to stay on track with its ambitious goals.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Quote<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Felix Hirschnagl: \u201cThis is a painful loss. We scored two goals during phases where we deserved them and had worked hard for them. But I feel we lack the hunger to push for more when we have the opponent on the ropes. Instead of going into halftime up 1\u20130 or adding a third to make it 3\u20131, we conceded avoidable goals. That\u2019s something I can\u2019t understand, and it hurts.\u201d  <\/p>\n<h2><b>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>BVB will wrap up the first half of the group stage in Group H of the DFB Youth League on Sunday with an away match at Fortuna Düsseldorf (kickoff at 11 a.m. at Paul-Janes-Stadion). The Black and Yellows will play their next UEFA Youth League match on Wednesday, October 14, at Bodø/Glimt.<\/p>\n<p><b>U19:<\/b> Held \u2013 Riedl (68\u2019 Vogt), König, Ritter (68\u2019 Kante), Adje \u2013 Degener (68\u2019 Burkhardt) \u2013 Fahrenhorst, Faust (68\u2019 Goldberg) \u2013 Zarqelain, Najdi (64\u2019 Mohamadou), Hoy<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2><b>Roster<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Injuries and illnesses forced Felix Hirschnagl to juggle the lineup. Top scorer Bjarki Gardarsson was out due to a persistent illness, and Marwan Mirza suffered a ligament injury during the final training session. In addition, Enzo Duarte dos Santos and Mussa Kaba\u2014who had initially been slated to play in the Youth League\u2014remain sidelined.<\/p>\n<p>Goalkeeper Aaron Held and defender Tim Degener\u2014two of the five older players allowed\u2014joined the starting lineup, which also saw the return of Jan-Luca Riedl, Luke Fahrenhorst, and Fadi Zarqelain (all most recently with the U23s). The squad was rounded out by U17 players Niclas Goldberg, Hamzath Mohamadou, and Georgio Zisopoulos.  <\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The Black and Yellows started strongly and pressured the defensively compact visitors with high pressing and strong tackling. Tim Degener had the first shot on goal. However, his 16-meter shot posed no major problems for Villarreal goalkeeper Pablo Polo (11th minute). Justin Hoy, once again very active, tried his luck from the left side shortly afterward, but to no avail. 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Kevin Mutove and Bennedikt Wüstenhagen scored the two goals.","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>The scenario<\/h2>\n<p>Dortmund\u2019s U23 team didn\u2019t have much time to recover. Following their 4-1 victory in the Premier League International Cup against Fulham midweek, their next away match was already on the schedule: VfB Hilden, a newly promoted team that had also gotten off to a strong start to the season and remained undefeated after four matchdays.<\/p>\n<p>In Bergisch Gladbach, Rios\u2019s team had most recently secured a 3-1 victory. Despite the heavy workload, the BVB coach did not view the back-to-back games as a disadvantage. \u201cIt\u2019s part of the players\u2019 development that they perform at their best week after week\u2014not just in the Premier League International Cup, but also in the league,\u201d Rios had explained before the match.<\/p>\n<h2>Lineup<\/h2>\n<p>Compared to the 3-1 league win at SV Bergisch Gladbach, Rios made two changes to his starting lineup. Kevin Mutove and Daniel Sumbu started in place of Bennedikt Wüstenhagen and Fadi Zarqelain.<\/p>\n<h2>Match Summary<\/h2>\n<p>Borussia got off to the better start and created more chances in the first quarter-hour. However, the Black and Yellows\u2019 finishing lacked conviction. In the 26th minute, Connor Krempicki took a shot from the edge of the box, but it sailed over the hosts\u2019 goal. Hilden defended attentively and allowed very few opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly before halftime, there were two dangerous moments in quick succession: Following a mistake by Hilden\u2019s central defense, Kevin Mutove won the ball, rounded the goalkeeper, but stumbled as he did so and sent his shot over the crossbar while falling (42'). Just one minute later, the Dortmund player did it better. Mutove beat several defenders at the edge of the penalty area and fired the ball into the left corner to give his team a 1\u20130 halftime lead.<\/p>\n<p>After the break, Hilden got off to the slightly better start, but Dortmund held their ground defensively and allowed very little. On the other end, the U23s had good chances to extend their lead. First, Arne Wessels was played through on the left side following a strong transition, but his shot went just wide of the goal (57'). Just one minute later, Wessels was in the thick of the action again: Sumbu was sent deep down the right flank and found his teammate at the far post. However, his shot was blocked by Nick Sangl. Ayman Azhil also tried his luck from distance but sent his shot wide.<\/p>\n<p>Hilden had its best chance to equalize in the 69th minute. Pascal Weber was sent down the right flank and played a cross to Mohamed Cisse, who hit the post. Jesper Verlaat blocked Weber\u2019s follow-up shot, and the Black and Yellows were then able to clear the danger.<\/p>\n<p>In the closing stages, Dortmund grew stronger again and pushed for the winner. After a pass from Joseph Boyamba, Wüstenhagen was denied by the Hilden goalkeeper. Things took a bitter turn in the 86th minute when Wessels received his second yellow card after a shove and was sent off. Down a man, the U23s defended their narrow lead with great determination. In the 90th minute, Silas Ostrzinski made a strong reflex save to stop a shot from close range. Four minutes later, Wüstenhagen finally sealed the victory: After a fantastic solo run across the entire field, the Dortmund player kept his cool in front of the goal and slotted the ball into the far corner for the 2\u20130 final score.<\/p>\n<h2>Outlook<\/h2>\n<p>Once again, the U23s don\u2019t have much time to recover. Their next Regionalliga match is already scheduled for Tuesday, September 1. Then, Daniel Rios\u2019s team will host FC Schalke 04\u2019s U23s for a mini-derby. Kickoff at Rote Erde Stadium is at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><b>Goals: <\/b>0\u20131 Mutove (43'), 0\u20132 Wüstenhagen (90+4')<\/p>\n<p><b>U23: <\/b>Ostrzinski \u2013 Fuchs, Verlaat, Quiala, Hodroj \u2013 Fahrenhorst (61. Azhil), Degener (61. Yamamoto), Krempicki (80. Boyamba) \u2013 Wessels, Sumbu (80. Riedle), Mutove (70. 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