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Dortmund must 'show a reaction' against Freiburg, Kovac insists Borussia Dortmund were pegged back twice by Bodo/Glimt in midweek, and Niko Kovac has demanded a response when his side face Freiburg.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Union Berlin beats Leipzig 3-1 in Bundesliga with second-half flurry

Union Berlin has defeated Red Bull Leipzig 3-1 in the Bundesliga after a flurry goals early in the second half

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Dortmund's new CEO defends sponsorship deal with arms manufacturer Rheinmetall

German soccer club Borussia Dortmund’s new chief executive has defended its contentious sponsorship agreement with Rheinmetall, the country’s largest arms manufacturer

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Dortmund stung by Schlotterbeck's criticism before returning to Bundesliga duty

Borussia Dortmund will need to cool tempers after Nico Schlotterbeck’s criticism of his teammates before facing Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Felix Nmecha - Creates four chances Nmecha took three shots (one on goal), crossed once accurately and created four chances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt.

Impact Nmecha was held off the scoresheet while finishing with the third most shots and chances created on the team. The midfielder has combined for five shots, six chances created and four tackles over his last three Champions League appearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Allows two in draw Kobel allowed two goals while making two saves during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt.

Impact Kobel allowed a goal in each half including the game tying goal in the 75th minute. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for 11 saves in his last three Champions League starts. Dortmund head to Freiburg on Sunday in the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Brandt - Nets brace Wednesday Brandt scored two goals while taking three shots (two on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt.

Impact Brandt opened the scoring in the 18th minute before adding a second goal in the 51st. The goals were the first since October 1st in the competition as Brandt has combined for three shots and two chances created over his last three Champions League appearances.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fabio Silva - Assists in first UCL start Silva had an assist while taking five shots (two on goal), crossing twice accurately and creating six chances during Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Bodo/Glimt.

Impact Silva set up Julian Brandt in the 18th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Dortmund in shots and chances created. The assist was the first in the Champions League for Silva as he made his first start in the competition Wednesday.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

ALL GOALS in MD6 of the UEFA Champions League: December 10, 2025

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Waldemar Anton - Could miss several weeks Anton (hamstring) could miss several weeks after suffering an injury in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Glimt in the Champions League, according to BILD.

Impact Anton held his hamstring before being forced off in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Glimt, and a muscle fiber tearing is feared for the center-back. If that injury is confirmed after the scans he will likely undergo in the coming hours, Anton will likely miss several weeks and return early January to competition. Ramy Bensebaini will get a larger role in the back-three while Anton is sidelined.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Anselmino - Set for sidelines Anselmino (undisclosed) suffered a muscular injury in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Glimt in the Champions League and is set to miss some time on the sidelines, according to BILD.

Impact Anselmino could miss several weeks after suffering a muscular injury in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Glimt since he was spotted leaving the locker room limping badly after the final whistle and dragged himself back to his car. The center-back has been a regular starter in the backline for Dortmund this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Emre Can and Niklas Sule as the main options to replace him.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waldemar Anton - Forced off early Anton was forced off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Glimt.

Impact Anton is struggling with an apparent injury and had to be brought off. He was holding his hamstring before Daniel Svensson came on to replace him. If it does end up being a hamstring injury it's unlikely Anton could be back for a Sunday trip to Freiburg. Svensson is a left-back, which would push Ramy Bensebaini back to central defense.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcel Sabitzer - Out with strain Sabitzer is out for Wednesday's match against Glimt due to a strain, according to his club.

Impact Sabitzer is dealing with a strain and is not with the team Wednesday, with the injury enough to keep the midfielder out. Unfortunately for the midfielder, he will have a quick turnaround into Sunday's outing against Freiburg, possibly missing then too. Jobe Bellingham and Felix Nmecha start in the midfield in his place.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Sule - Bench option Sule (toe) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Glimt.

Impact Sule is back with the team this Wednesday after a toe injury left him sidelined for a few weeks, with this his first appearance on the team sheet since October. He has struggled with injuries this campaign and will hope to remain fit, likely to be more of a depth option this campaign.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gregor Kobel - Three saves in win Kobel made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Kobel made three saves for a third consecutive league game and is up to a total of nine saves, compared to four goals against over that span. This also marked his first clean sheet in four league appearances. Up next in league play for Dortmund is a meeting with SC Freiburg on Sunday.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Brandt - Scores in 2-0 win Brandt scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Brandt scored for the first time in seven appearances, marking his third goal within league play this season. This also marked his eighth consecutive league game with at least one shot, and his second straight game with two shots and at least one on target. On the other hand, this was the first time in six league games that he failed to account for a chance created.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nico Schlotterbeck - Nets one in win Schlotterbeck scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Schlotterbeck buried a shot from the center of the box, assisted by Felix Nmecha in the 60th minute of play. The goal marked his first of the season, but it was also his second goal contribution in four league appearances, as he had his first assist on November 8th. Additionally, this marked the third time in four league outings that Schlotterbeck recorded more than 50 completed passes.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Felix Nmecha - Delivers assist in win Nmecha assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Hoffenheim.

Impact Nmecha set up Nico Schlotterbeck for a shot from the center of the box, following a corner in the 60th minute of play to put their side up 2-0. The assist marked the second of the season but the first in 17 appearances for Nmecha. This also marked just the fourth time in 18 outings between league and UCL play that he accounted for more than one chance created.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Dishes assist in win Couto assisted once to go with eight crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 win over Hoffenheim.

Impact Couto set up Julian Brandt, who buried their squad's first goal of the match with a shot from the center of the box in the 43rd minute of play. The assist marked the first goal contribution in five appearances for Couto, who also accounted for more than one chance created in a match for the third time in league play this season.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Niklas Sule - Fit for Wednesday Sule (toe) returned to training and appears to be an option for Wednesday's match against Glimt, according to manager Niko Kovac. "All BVB players are fit to play. Niklas returned...

Impact Sule was likely to be an option Sunday but missed out, now turning his attention to Wednesday's outing. This comes after he was able to train, just needing to make it through to the team sheet. That said, he appears to be a late call, likely to be a bench option if selected for the match.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kovac satisfied with Hoffenheim win but Dortmund 'nothing spectacular' Borussia Dortmund are now unbeaten in six Bundesliga games after their win over Hoffenheim, but Niko Kovac still sees room for improvement.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

ALL HIGHLIGHTS | BUNDESLIGA | MATCHDAY 13

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

BORUSSIA DORTMUND - HOFFENHEIM | Highlights | Matchday 13 – Bundesliga 2025/26

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Hoffenheim: Brandt and Schlotterbeck end visitors' unbeaten streak Borussia Dortmund showed their strength at home once more, holding off high-flying Hoffenheim to claim a 2-0 win in the Bundesliga.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Dortmund beats Hoffenheim 2-0 to cement third spot in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund has cemented third place in the Bundesliga with a 2-0 win over Hoffenheim

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

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