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In addition, starting goalkeeper Silas Ostrzinski returned between the posts for the Black and Yellows.<\/p>\n<h2>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\nThe top match of the Regionalliga West drew 6,116 fans to the stadium on the Lower Rhine\u2014a season-high attendance. Due to the large crowd, kickoff was delayed by seven minutes. On the field, however, the action was intense right from the start. Oberhausen initially looked much more incisive in their attacks, but BVB held their ground with great determination and made it difficult for the hosts to create dangerous chances. Vega Zambrano had the best opportunity in the opening phase, but his shot from a tight angle was saved by Silas Ostrzinski (14th minute). <\/p>\nRWO continued to hold a slight advantage on the field. In the 27th minute, Jesper Verlaat made a last-ditch block on a shot by Nils Winter. The veteran then loudly celebrated his successful save. Offensively, BVB\u2014which was certainly trying to create opportunities through their play\u2014struggled to find their rhythm. The Black and Yellows\u2019 play was marked by giving the ball away too quickly. It wasn\u2019t until the 38th minute that the U23s had their first shot on goal, courtesy of Verlaat. Shortly afterward, Kevin Mutove sent the ball wide of the goal following a cross from Enzo dos Santos, who had been played in beautifully (42'). <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"rwo-bvb2-1794065202959\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/07/spielbericht-u23/rwo-bvb2.jpg\"><\/p>\nDortmund came out of the locker room with a bit more determination and had their first chance through Tim Degener (46th minute). But the left-footed player\u2019s shot from 18 meters out in a central position lacked power. In a match characterized by tactical discipline and numerous duels, BVB kept trying but struggled to create scoring opportunities. In the final third, Rios\u2019s team\u2014just like RWO\u2014lacked the necessary cutting edge. That was no coincidence: With 16 (BVB) and 13 goals conceded (RWO), respectively, both teams are the league\u2019s strongest defensively.<\/p>\nDaniel Rios brought in fresh legs twenty minutes before the end: Connor Krempicki, Diego Ngambia, and Bennedikt Wüstenhagen were brought on to inject some new energy into the offense. At first, however, it was the hosts who made their presence felt once again. A pass from Ostrzinski found RWO forward Burinyuy Nyuydine, whose shot from 16 meters was decisively deflected by Filippo Mane (74'). Six minutes later, a shot by Winter whizzed past the BVB goal by a hair\u2019s breadth.<\/p>\nDortmund was now coming under increasing pressure. First, Ostrzinski made a brilliant save on a header from close range (85'), then Mane cleared the ball off the line (86'). In the end, the match ended in a scoreless draw. RWO thus defended its top spot in the standings and remains three points ahead of the U23s.<\/p>\n<h2>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\nThe U23s\u2019 next challenge awaits after the international break: On Friday, 20 November, BVB will host Sportfreunde Lotte (live on <a href=\"https://www.leagues.football/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\">LEAGUES<\/a>). Kickoff at Rote Erde Stadium is at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\nU23: <\/b>Ostrzinski \u2013 Fuchs, Verlaat, Mane, Hodroj \u2013 Azhil, Degener (70\u2019 Krempicki), dos Santos \u2013 Wessels (70\u2019 Ngambia), Zarqelain (82\u2019 Sumbu), Mutove (70\u2019 Wüstenhagen)<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> None<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Team News<\/b><\/h2>\nFollowing their first loss of the season (0-1 against Gütersloh), BVB coach Daniel Rios made five changes to his starting lineup for the top-of-the-table clash at Rot-Weiß Oberhausen: Filippo Mane, Ayman Azhil, and the offensively potent Arne Wessels (2 goals, 5 assists) and Tim Degener (3/6) were brought into the team. They replaced Luca Reggiani, Takato Yamamoto, Connor Krempicki, and Mathis Albert. In addition, starting goalkeeper Silas Ostrzinski returned between the posts for the Black and Yellows.<\/p>\n<h2>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\nThe top match of the Regionalliga West drew 6,116 fans to the stadium on the Lower Rhine\u2014a season-high attendance. Due to the large crowd, kickoff was delayed by seven minutes. On the field, however, the action was intense right from the start. Oberhausen initially looked much more incisive in their attacks, but BVB held their ground with great determination and made it difficult for the hosts to create dangerous chances. Vega Zambrano had the best opportunity in the opening phase, but his shot from a tight angle was saved by Silas Ostrzinski (14th minute). <\/p>\nRWO continued to hold a slight advantage on the field. In the 27th minute, Jesper Verlaat made a last-ditch block on a shot by Nils Winter. The veteran then loudly celebrated his successful save. 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In the final third, Rios\u2019s team\u2014just like RWO\u2014lacked the necessary cutting edge. That was no coincidence: With 16 (BVB) and 13 goals conceded (RWO), respectively, both teams are the league\u2019s strongest defensively.<\/p>\nDaniel Rios brought in fresh legs twenty minutes before the end: Connor Krempicki, Diego Ngambia, and Bennedikt Wüstenhagen were brought on to inject some new energy into the offense. At first, however, it was the hosts who made their presence felt once again. A pass from Ostrzinski found RWO forward Burinyuy Nyuydine, whose shot from 16 meters was decisively deflected by Filippo Mane (74'). Six minutes later, a shot by Winter whizzed past the BVB goal by a hair\u2019s breadth.<\/p>\nDortmund was now coming under increasing pressure. First, Ostrzinski made a brilliant save on a header from close range (85'), then Mane cleared the ball off the line (86'). In the end, the match ended in a scoreless draw. RWO thus defended its top spot in the standings and remains three points ahead of the U23s.<\/p>\n<h2>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\nThe U23s\u2019 next challenge awaits after the international break: On Friday, 20 November, BVB will host Sportfreunde Lotte (live on <a href=\"https://www.leagues.football/\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\">LEAGUES<\/a>). Kickoff at Rote Erde Stadium is at 7:30 p.m.<\/p>\nU23: <\/b>Ostrzinski \u2013 Fuchs, Verlaat, Mane, Hodroj \u2013 Azhil, Degener (70\u2019 Krempicki), dos Santos \u2013 Wessels (70\u2019 Ngambia), Zarqelain (82\u2019 Sumbu), Mutove (70\u2019 Wüstenhagen)<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> None<\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4bbcd315c8","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"U23 Earns a Point in Top Regionalliga Match","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,"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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The Regionalliga West is set for the top-of-the-table clash of the season so far. Borussia Dortmund\u2019s U23s will travel to face league leaders Rot-Weiß Oberhausen on Saturday (2:00 p.m.) and can tie them on points with an away win at the Niederrhein-Stadion. Another key factor will likely be how the Black and Yellows have recovered from their first loss of the season against FC Gütersloh (0\u20131). The U19s host VfL Osnabrück to wrap up an intense midweek schedule. The U17s head into the international break as league leaders following their derby victory over FC Schalke 04.<\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"First vs. Second \u2013 It Doesn\u2019t Get Any More Top-of-the-Table Than This! The Regionalliga West is set for the top-of-the-table clash of the season so far. Borussia Dortmund\u2019s U23s will travel to face league leaders Rot-Weiß Oberhausen on Saturday (2:00 p.m.) and can tie them on points with an away win at the Niederrhein-Stadion. Another key factor will likely be how the Black and Yellows have recovered from their first loss of the season against FC Gütersloh (0\u20131). The U19s host VfL Osnabrück to wrap up an intense midweek schedule. 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Head coach Daniel Rios, however, sees no reason to doubt the team\u2019s performance. \u201cWe didn\u2019t play a bad game against Gütersloh, but unfortunately we didn\u2019t get the result we deserved. We want to build on that strong performance in our next big match,\u201d says the coach. He points to the team\u2019s higher possession percentage and greater number of scoring chances compared to the third-place team in the standings. \u201cI\u2019m very curious to see how the lads handle this situation. It\u2019s about them showing character after a game like that.\u201d<\/p>\nThe next challenge could hardly be greater. Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, along with Sportfreunde Siegen, boasts the highest-scoring offense in the Regionalliga West and also has the best defense. No team is more successful at home than coach Sebastian Gunkel\u2019s team, which has led the standings since Matchday 9. Their record so far this season underscores Oberhausen\u2019s strength: After 15 matchdays, they\u2019ve already accumulated seven more points than Fortuna Köln had at the same point last season. At that time, the Cologne team dominated the league and subsequently earned promotion to the 3. Liga.<\/p>\nDespite the impressive numbers, Rios is approaching the challenge with confidence. \u201cOberhausen is a team that generates a lot of momentum, especially at home. But we should look forward to the game against a really good opponent. We can show that we can also dominate and control the game on the road against an opponent like this.\u201d<\/p>\nThe head-to-head record also suggests a closely contested match. In 15 meetings so far, BVB has recorded five wins, five draws, and five losses. However, the two most recent matches last season both ended in 2-1 victories for Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.<\/p>\nIn terms of personnel, the second-place team has nearly a full roster to draw from. Only Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable. On a positive note, Pharell Kegni is making good progress; after a long forced absence, he made his season debut against Gütersloh and came on as a substitute in the 85th minute. \u201cHe\u2019s making very good progress. You can tell that he\u2019s been able to train consistently over the past three weeks. This gives us one more option on offense,\u201d says Rios.<\/p>\nTickets for the top-of-the-table clash are available at <a href=\"https://www.rwo-online.de/\">the<\/a> <a href=\"https://www.rwo-online.de/\">RWO ticket shop<\/a>. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"kegni-gt-1793952868468\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/06/vorbericht-nachwuchs/kegni-gt.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>U19s Enter Clash with Osnabrück as Favorites<\/b><\/h2>\nThe U19s have had an intense midweek schedule: Their 2-1 victory in the top-of-the-table clash of the DFB Youth League against MSV Duisburg was followed by a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the UEFA Youth League against Real Betis. Now, VfL Osnabrück awaits them. Against the second-to-last team in the standings, the Borussians aim to solidify their top position, which they extended last weekend.<\/p>\nCoach Felix Hirschnagl is confident that his team can successfully tackle this challenge as well. He believes his team is on the right track: \u201cOver the last four or five weeks, we\u2019ve made clear progress in terms of our play with and against the ball.\u201d<\/p>\nBVB already won the first leg at the end of September. Thanks to goals from Justin Hoy and Bjarki Gardarsson, Borussia prevailed 2-0 in Osnabrück.<\/p>\nWith another win, the U19s could take a big step toward the championship round. Qualification would then be all but certain with two matchdays remaining in the preliminary round. The top two teams from each group, as well as the six best third-place finishers, advance to the next round. BVB currently leads the table with 21 points, ahead of MSV Duisburg (17) and Fortuna Düsseldorf (12). However, both of their pursuers have played one fewer game so far.<\/p>\n<h2>U17s Head into International Break as League Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\nThe U17s have no match scheduled for this coming weekend. Following their spectacular 6-3 away win against the previous league leaders, FC Schalke 04, the Borussians have taken over the top spot and head into the international break as league leaders. Their next challenge comes on November 21 with a home game against Rot-Weiss Essen. <\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\nU23: <\/b>Rot-Weiß Oberhausen \u2013 BVB (Regionalliga West): 7 November, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (Stadion Niederrhein, Lindnerstraße 3-6, Oberhausen)<\/p>\nU19<\/b>: BVB \u2013 VfL Osnabrück (DFB Youth League): 7 November, 2026, 1:00 p.m. (Youth Training Center)<\/p>\nU17: <\/b>No game<\/p>\n<h2>U23s on the road against the league leaders  <\/b><\/h2>\nAfter 14 games without a loss, the U23s\u2019 winning streak came to an end last Saturday. Head coach Daniel Rios, however, sees no reason to doubt the team\u2019s performance. \u201cWe didn\u2019t play a bad game against Gütersloh, but unfortunately we didn\u2019t get the result we deserved. We want to build on that strong performance in our next big match,\u201d says the coach. He points to the team\u2019s higher possession percentage and greater number of scoring chances compared to the third-place team in the standings. \u201cI\u2019m very curious to see how the lads handle this situation. It\u2019s about them showing character after a game like that.\u201d<\/p>\nThe next challenge could hardly be greater. Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, along with Sportfreunde Siegen, boasts the highest-scoring offense in the Regionalliga West and also has the best defense. No team is more successful at home than coach Sebastian Gunkel\u2019s team, which has led the standings since Matchday 9. Their record so far this season underscores Oberhausen\u2019s strength: After 15 matchdays, they\u2019ve already accumulated seven more points than Fortuna Köln had at the same point last season. At that time, the Cologne team dominated the league and subsequently earned promotion to the 3. Liga.<\/p>\nDespite the impressive numbers, Rios is approaching the challenge with confidence. \u201cOberhausen is a team that generates a lot of momentum, especially at home. But we should look forward to the game against a really good opponent. We can show that we can also dominate and control the game on the road against an opponent like this.\u201d<\/p>\nThe head-to-head record also suggests a closely contested match. In 15 meetings so far, BVB has recorded five wins, five draws, and five losses. However, the two most recent matches last season both ended in 2-1 victories for Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.<\/p>\nIn terms of personnel, the second-place team has nearly a full roster to draw from. Only Mussa Kaba, who is out with a shoulder injury, remains unavailable. On a positive note, Pharell Kegni is making good progress; after a long forced absence, he made his season debut against Gütersloh and came on as a substitute in the 85th minute. \u201cHe\u2019s making very good progress. You can tell that he\u2019s been able to train consistently over the past three weeks. 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He believes his team is on the right track: \u201cOver the last four or five weeks, we\u2019ve made clear progress in terms of our play with and against the ball.\u201d<\/p>\nBVB already won the first leg at the end of September. Thanks to goals from Justin Hoy and Bjarki Gardarsson, Borussia prevailed 2-0 in Osnabrück.<\/p>\nWith another win, the U19s could take a big step toward the championship round. Qualification would then be all but certain with two matchdays remaining in the preliminary round. The top two teams from each group, as well as the six best third-place finishers, advance to the next round. BVB currently leads the table with 21 points, ahead of MSV Duisburg (17) and Fortuna Düsseldorf (12). However, both of their pursuers have played one fewer game so far.<\/p>\n<h2>U17s Head into International Break as League Leaders<\/b><\/h2>\nThe U17s have no match scheduled for this coming weekend. Following their spectacular 6-3 away win against the previous league leaders, FC Schalke 04, the Borussians have taken over the top spot and head into the international break as league leaders. Their next challenge comes on November 21 with a home game against Rot-Weiss Essen. <\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-3fbb91b56a","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Thrilling Showdown for the U23s in Oberhausen","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,"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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Luca Reggiani and Enzo dos Santos, along with U23 players Aaron Held and Fadi Zarqelain, bolstered the young BVB team. <\/p>\n<h2>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\nFrom the opening whistle, the match unfolded as a highly entertaining, fast-paced, and intense contest. Borussia immediately took the initiative and celebrated a 1-0 lead after five minutes thanks to Justin Hoy, who calmly finished off a pass from Levin Vogt. The Black and Yellows put pressure on their opponents with high pressing, forcing them into mistakes and coming very close to a second goal. Bjarki Gardarsson fired the ball just wide of the left post (8th minute), and Betis goalkeeper Yan Zhuravskyi saved a shot from the agile Hoy (11th minute). <\/p>\nSevilla\u2019s equalizer, coming less than 60 seconds later, seemed to come out of nowhere. BVB\u2019s defense was sloppy, allowing a cross from Mario Navarro on the left side of the defense and losing sight of Spain\u2019s U19 national team player Ruben De Sa, who slotted the ball into the net to make it 1\u20131. Dortmund\u2019s response came quickly: First, Hoy hit the crossbar with a 16-meter shot, then Bjarki Gardarsson scored the well-deserved 2\u20131 goal off an assist from Hoy. This was preceded by energetic and successful counter-pressing in midfield.  <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"U19-Jubel-Betis-1793811459503\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/spielbericht-u19/U19-Jubel-Betis.jpg\"><\/p>\nThe wild ride continued. After an unfortunate collision between Kaua Prates and Fadi Zarqelain, Navarro went down in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty kick without hesitation. But goalkeeper Aaron Held saved the penalty kick taken by Ricardo Funez (27th minute). Sevilla had the upper hand during this phase, forcing the Borussians onto the defensive and, as a result, equalizing 2\u20132 in the 36th minute through Fran Batan.<\/p>\nThe second half was less eventful. BVB ceded possession and control of the game to the visitors. Despite their apparent superiority, Betis struggled to create chances because the Black and Yellows defended attentively. The best opportunity fell to substitute Kingsley Gonzales, who hit the crossbar after a solo run (72'). In the closing stages, Aaron Held saved the point. Dortmund\u2019s outstanding goalkeeper made brilliant saves against Gonzales (76th minute) and De Sa (85th minute). The Borussians were unable to turn the game in their favor or create any real threats in the second half.<\/p>\n<h2>Post-match comments<\/b><\/h2>\nCoach Felix Hirschnagl:<\/b> \u201cThat was a hard-earned point that we\u2019re happy to take. 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BVB\u2019s defense was sloppy, allowing a cross from Mario Navarro on the left side of the defense and losing sight of Spain\u2019s U19 national team player Ruben De Sa, who slotted the ball into the net to make it 1\u20131. Dortmund\u2019s response came quickly: First, Hoy hit the crossbar with a 16-meter shot, then Bjarki Gardarsson scored the well-deserved 2\u20131 goal off an assist from Hoy. This was preceded by energetic and successful counter-pressing in midfield.  <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"U19-Jubel-Betis-1793811459503\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/04/spielbericht-u19/U19-Jubel-Betis.jpg\"><\/p>\nThe wild ride continued. After an unfortunate collision between Kaua Prates and Fadi Zarqelain, Navarro went down in the penalty area, and the referee awarded a penalty kick without hesitation. But goalkeeper Aaron Held saved the penalty kick taken by Ricardo Funez (27th minute). 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I really liked a lot of what we did in the first half, but unfortunately we let our advantages slip away too quickly. We could have pulled ahead to 2\u20130 early on. In terms of our play, the second half wasn\u2019t quite what we had in mind. We definitely want to step it up there.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\nAction continues Saturday in Group H of the DFB Youth League preliminary round. BVB, still undefeated and leading the standings, hosts VfL Osnabrück (1:00 p.m.). The next opponent in the UEFA Youth League is Arsenal FC (Nov. 24, 2:00 p.m.).<\/p>\nU19:<\/b> Held \u2013 Vogt (88. König), Reggiani, Ritter, Prates (58. Adje) \u2013 Fahrenhorst, dos Santos (63. Goldberg), Hoy \u2013 Najdi (58. Faust), Gardarsson (88. 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In their UEFA Youth League home game on Wednesday (4 p.m., live on BVB.TV), Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team will host Real Betis. With another win, they aim to take an important step toward the knockout round. \u201cThis will be a crucial test of where we stand,\u201d says the BVB coach. <\/p>\n","title":"Teaser Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Just four days after their successful test against MSV Duisburg (2-1) in the top match of the DFB Youth League, Borussia Dortmund\u2019s U19 team faces its next major challenge. In their UEFA Youth League home game on Wednesday (4 p.m., live on BVB.TV), Felix Hirschnagl\u2019s team will host Real Betis. With another win, they aim to take an important step toward the knockout round. \u201cThis will be a crucial test of where we stand,\u201d says the BVB coach.","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<\/b><\/h2>\nAfter a disappointing start to the UEFA Youth League group stage with a 2-3 home loss to Villarreal FC in early September, BVB\u2019s situation has improved significantly. Two convincing away wins against FK Bodø/Glimt (5-0) and Sabah FC (2-0) have catapulted Dortmund to ninth place in the standings.<\/p>\nAnother win against Real Betis would significantly boost their chances of advancing past the group stage and into the knockout round. Ahead of the final matches at Arsenal (24 November) and against Inter Milan (9 December), BVB could thus secure a promising starting position. To advance to the round of 32, the team must finish among the top 22 teams.<\/p>\nAlthough the Spanish side has two fewer points and sits eight places behind Dortmund in the standings, Hirschnagl warns: \u201cThis is the toughest opponent I\u2019ve faced in my one and a half years at BVB so far. That\u2019s why I\u2019m really looking forward to it\u2014because it\u2019ll give you a clear indication of where you stand.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Lineup<\/b><\/h2>\nIn terms of personnel, Hirschnagl is likely to rely largely on the team that already impressed in the away wins in Norway and Azerbaijan. Once again, U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain could bolster the roster. It remains to be seen whether the first team players Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mane, and Luca Reggiani will be part of the squad. They were also registered for the Youth League this summer. In addition to the long-term injured players, BVB will also have to do without Jan-Luca Riedl. The midfielder is struggling with knee problems. \u201cThis match definitely comes too soon for him,\u201d explains Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"youth-league-2-1793624801287\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/03/vorbericht-youth-league/youth-league-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\nReal Betis got off to a promising start in the group stage with a respectable 0\u20130 draw at OSC Lille and an impressive 5\u20130 victory over FC Porto. Most recently, however, the young team from Seville suffered a painful setback: Their 1\u20134 loss to Feyenoord Rotterdam two weeks ago saw the Spaniards slip to 17th place. The early red card shown to Ivan Corralejo in the 39th minute proved to be a decisive setback.<\/p>\nAs a result, Betis is already under pressure in Dortmund. Hirschnagl therefore expects a highly motivated opponent that is desperate to prove its quality on the field: \u201cBetis is really, really strong\u2014both in terms of their soccer and the way they score.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>A Golden Touch: Hirschnagl\u2019s Substitutes Score<\/b><\/h2>\nIn the hard-fought 2-1 victory in the top-of-the-table clash of the DFB Youth League, Hirschnagl showed he had the right instinct. Two substitutes in particular emerged as match-winners: Bjarki Gardarsson and Hamzath Mohamadou each scored shortly after coming on, securing the top spot in the standings for BVB. Gardarsson, in particular, once again demonstrated his clinical finishing. The Icelandic player, who was initially held back, entered the game in the 35th minute and scored before halftime. With eight goals to his name, the 16-year-old newcomer leads the scoring charts in Group H of the preliminary round. His finishing ability could also be a decisive factor against Real Betis. Hirschnagl raves about his forward\u2019s qualities: \u201cHis game intelligence and maturity set him apart. He has an extraordinary presence in the box. He\u2019s a great and smart guy.\u201d<\/p>\nMohamadou also provided a special moment. The 15-year-old celebrated a dream comeback after a long injury layoff when he came on as a substitute in the 76th minute, capping it off with the late winning goal. Hirschnagl is also convinced of his potential: \u201cHamzath can make the difference. He\u2019s an incredibly good dribbler, has great technique, a good finish, and top speed.\u201d<\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>The scenario<\/b><\/h2>\nAfter a disappointing start to the UEFA Youth League group stage with a 2-3 home loss to Villarreal FC in early September, BVB\u2019s situation has improved significantly. Two convincing away wins against FK Bodø/Glimt (5-0) and Sabah FC (2-0) have catapulted Dortmund to ninth place in the standings.<\/p>\nAnother win against Real Betis would significantly boost their chances of advancing past the group stage and into the knockout round. Ahead of the final matches at Arsenal (24 November) and against Inter Milan (9 December), BVB could thus secure a promising starting position. To advance to the round of 32, the team must finish among the top 22 teams.<\/p>\nAlthough the Spanish side has two fewer points and sits eight places behind Dortmund in the standings, Hirschnagl warns: \u201cThis is the toughest opponent I\u2019ve faced in my one and a half years at BVB so far. That\u2019s why I\u2019m really looking forward to it\u2014because it\u2019ll give you a clear indication of where you stand.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Lineup<\/b><\/h2>\nIn terms of personnel, Hirschnagl is likely to rely largely on the team that already impressed in the away wins in Norway and Azerbaijan. Once again, U23 players Aaron Held, Tim Degener, and Fadi Zarqelain could bolster the roster. It remains to be seen whether the first team players Samuele Inacio, Mathis Albert, Filippo Mane, and Luca Reggiani will be part of the squad. They were also registered for the Youth League this summer. In addition to the long-term injured players, BVB will also have to do without Jan-Luca Riedl. The midfielder is struggling with knee problems. \u201cThis match definitely comes too soon for him,\u201d explains Hirschnagl.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"youth-league-2-1793624801287\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/11/03/vorbericht-youth-league/youth-league-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Opponent<\/b><\/h2>\nReal Betis got off to a promising start in the group stage with a respectable 0\u20130 draw at OSC Lille and an impressive 5\u20130 victory over FC Porto. Most recently, however, the young team from Seville suffered a painful setback: Their 1\u20134 loss to Feyenoord Rotterdam two weeks ago saw the Spaniards slip to 17th place. The early red card shown to Ivan Corralejo in the 39th minute proved to be a decisive setback.<\/p>\nAs a result, Betis is already under pressure in Dortmund. Hirschnagl therefore expects a highly motivated opponent that is desperate to prove its quality on the field: \u201cBetis is really, really strong\u2014both in terms of their soccer and the way they score.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>A Golden Touch: Hirschnagl\u2019s Substitutes Score<\/b><\/h2>\nIn the hard-fought 2-1 victory in the top-of-the-table clash of the DFB Youth League, Hirschnagl showed he had the right instinct. Two substitutes in particular emerged as match-winners: Bjarki Gardarsson and Hamzath Mohamadou each scored shortly after coming on, securing the top spot in the standings for BVB. Gardarsson, in particular, once again demonstrated his clinical finishing. The Icelandic player, who was initially held back, entered the game in the 35th minute and scored before halftime. With eight goals to his name, the 16-year-old newcomer leads the scoring charts in Group H of the preliminary round. His finishing ability could also be a decisive factor against Real Betis. Hirschnagl raves about his forward\u2019s qualities: \u201cHis game intelligence and maturity set him apart. He has an extraordinary presence in the box. He\u2019s a great and smart guy.\u201d<\/p>\nMohamadou also provided a special moment. The 15-year-old celebrated a dream comeback after a long injury layoff when he came on as a substitute in the 76th minute, capping it off with the late winning goal. Hirschnagl is also convinced of his potential: \u201cHamzath can make the difference. 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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. <\/p>\nIt 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>\nWith a win, Gütersloh could cut BVB\u2019s lead to just two points. <\/p>\n<h2>U19 Hosts Rival Duisburg <\/b><\/h2>\nOne 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. <\/p>\nAfter 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>\nThe 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<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>U17 Aims to Knock Schalke Off Top Spot<\/b><\/h2>\nWhen 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>\nThe 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>\nThe 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>\nIn 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>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b><\/h2>\nU23: <\/b>BVB vs. FC Gütersloh (Regionalliga West): 31 October, 2026, 2:00 p.m. (Rote Erde Stadium)<\/p>\nU19<\/b>: BVB vs. MSV Duisburg (DFB Youth League): 31 October, 2026, 11 a.m. (Youth Training Center) <\/p>\nU17: <\/b>FC Schalke 04 \u2013 BVB (DFB Youth League): 30 October, 2026, 4:00 p.m. (Parkstadion, Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen)  <\/p>\n<h2>U23 Hopes for Sixth Straight Win<\/b><\/h2>\nThe 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. <\/p>\nIt 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>\nWith a win, Gütersloh could cut BVB\u2019s lead to just two points. <\/p>\n<h2>U19 Hosts Rival Duisburg <\/b><\/h2>\nOne 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. <\/p>\nAfter 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>\nThe 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<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>U17 Aims to Knock Schalke Off Top Spot<\/b><\/h2>\nWhen 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. 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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. <\/p>\nIn 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 <\/p>\nIt 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. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"u23-wiedenbr-1792671411155\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/vorberichte-nachwuchs/u23-wiedenbr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Anticipation Overcomes Fatigue: U19s Eager for the Revierderby<\/b><\/h2>\nThree 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>\nWith 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. \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>\nThe 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>A Breather for the U17s Before the Top-of-the-Table Clash<\/b><\/h2>\nThe 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. <\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"<h2>Youth Matches at a Glance<\/b> \n<\/h2>\nU23: <\/b>BVB vs. Bonner SC (Regionalliga West): October 23, 2026, 7:30 p.m. (Rote Erde Stadium)<\/p>\nU19: <\/b>FC Schalke 04 \u2013 BVB (DFB Youth League): October 25, 2026, 11:00 a.m. (Parkstadion, Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen)  <\/p>\nU17: <\/b>No game<\/p>\n<h2>U23 Hopes to Continue Its Winning Streak  <\/b><\/h2>\nThanks to four straight wins, Borussia has now caught up with league-leading Oberhausen in points. 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Plus, they have a clear game plan\u2014both with and without the ball.\u201d <\/p>\nIt 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. <\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"u23-wiedenbr-1792671411155\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/22/vorberichte-nachwuchs/u23-wiedenbr.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2>Anticipation Overcomes Fatigue: U19s Eager for the Revierderby<\/b><\/h2>\nThree 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>\nWith 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. \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. 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Otherwise, BVB stuck with the same lineup that had been successful a week earlier against Bodø/Glimt.<\/p>\n<h2>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\nUnder 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>\nBVB 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<img data-assetref=\"Riedl-Baku-2-1792506350562\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/spielbericht-youth-league/Riedl-Baku-2.jpg\"/> <\/p>\nThe 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>Quote<\/b><\/h2>\nFelix Hirschnagl:<\/b> \u201cIt was the tough away game we expected against a defensively minded opponent. 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No.	First Name	Last Name
1	Yilmaz	Aktas
3	Finn	Fuchs
4	Jesper	Verlaat
6	Ayman	Azhil
8	Felix	Paschke
9	Bennedikt	Wüstenhagen
10	Joseph	Boyamba
11	Arne	Wessels
13	Connor	Krempicki
18	Mussa	Kaba
19	Pharell	Kegni
21	Mario	Pejazic
22	Diego	Ngambia
23	Malik	Hodroj
27	Beni	Ngyombo
28	Ismael	Mansaray
29	Kevin	Mutove
31	Silas	Ostrzinski
33	Aaron	Held
34	Tim	Degener
37	Nanitonda	Quiala
43	Takato	Yamamoto
45	Daniel	Sumbu