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Borussia Dortmund are one of Germany's most successful clubs. They often play in the Champions League and their average attendance is among the highest in club football.

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Borussia Dortmund players protest the award of a penalty

Borussia Dortmund players protest the award of a penalty

Havertz takes his second chance as Dortmund miss theirs

A controversial retaken penalty from Kai Havertz knocked Borussia Dortmund out of the Champions League.

Bundesliga | FC Bayern München v 1. FC Union Berlin

Bundesliga | FC Bayern München v 1. FC Union Berlin

Bundesliga Inside: The title race

The Bundesliga title race is tighter than it's been in decades. Who's got the mettle to go all the way?

Matthijs de Ligt (left) celebrates his goal

Matthijs de Ligt (left) celebrates his goal

Bundesliga title race is real, but Bayern still favorites

Dortmund and Union Berlin are contributing to an exciting title race, but history suggests Bayern will still win it all.

Fußball Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund - RB Leipzig

Fußball Bundesliga | Borussia Dortmund - RB Leipzig

Hometown hero Reus propels Dortmund's title charge

Dortmund's 100% start to 2023 continued with a 2-1 win over RB Leipzig on Friday as Marco Reus led the way.

Fussball Bundesliga | FSV Mainz 05 - BVB Dortmund

Fussball Bundesliga | FSV Mainz 05 - BVB Dortmund

How Edin Terzic has turned Borussia Dortmund's season around

Borussia Dortmund's impressive form is a sign that Edin Terzic's changes are finally taking hold.

Goalscorer Julian Brandt celebrates with Borussia Dortmund teammates

Goalscorer Julian Brandt celebrates with Borussia Dortmund teammates

Brandt leads the way as Borussia Dortmund keep pushing

Julian Brandt's goal made it nine wins in a row for BVB, who also benefited from a controversial penalty decision.

UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund - Chelsea FC

UEFA Champions League | Borussia Dortmund - Chelsea FC

Dortmund’s Adeyemi gives Chelsea a lesson in finishing

In their first ever meeting, Karim Adeyemi stepped up to give Dortmund the advantage over Chelsea.

Sebastien Haller celebrates a goal for Borussia Dortmund

Sebastien Haller celebrates a goal for Borussia Dortmund

Sebastien Haller scores Dortmund first on World Cancer Day

On a day which Borussia Dortmund used to raise awareness of testicular cancer, Sebastien Haller scored a first for BVB.

Karim Adeyemi celebrates a goal for Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi celebrates a goal for Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi finally makes his mark for Borussia Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi made his biggest mark in Borussia Dortmund colors as the club won their third straight game in 2023.

Gio Reyna celebrates a goal for Borussia Dortmund

Gio Reyna celebrates a goal for Borussia Dortmund

Gio Reyna: Dortmund's Joker moving on from World Cup row

The biggest moment of Gio Reyna's career ended in family feuds and frustration. But things are different with Dortmund.

Sebastien Haller in action on his Borussia Dortmund debut

Sebastien Haller in action on his Borussia Dortmund debut

"Sebastien! Haller!" Dortmund striker makes emotional return

BVB's 4-3 win over Augsburg was notable for Sebastien Haller's debut — six months on from his cancer diagnosis.

Edin Terzic stands holding his fist in the air in front of Dortmund's bench

Edin Terzic stands holding his fist in the air in front of Dortmund's bench

Bundesliga: 5 questions ahead of the restart

The Bundesliga is set to return after a prolonged World Cup break. DW looks at five burning questions around the league.

Hans-Joachim Watzke and Bernd Neuendorf

Hans-Joachim Watzke and Bernd Neuendorf

German football, the Bundesliga and the road to EURO 2024

Amid myriad problems and personnel changes in German football, one man has emerged as particularly powerful.

Disposable cups in the Bundesliga

Disposable cups in the Bundesliga

Bundesliga: Reusable cups mandatory in stadiums

German football's latest pioneering decision comes into play as leagues get back underway after the World Cup in Qatar.

Moukoko celebrates scoring

Moukoko celebrates scoring

The curious case of Youssoufa Moukoko's contract

With Youssoufa Moukoko's Dorrtmund contract up in the summer, the club and player are facing a race against time.

Fußball | Trainingslager von Borussia Dortmund | Saison 2022/2023

Fußball | Trainingslager von Borussia Dortmund | Saison 2022/2023

Borussia Dortmund: Haller 'feels good' on road to recovery

The Ivory Coast striker says he 'feels good' as he nears his comeback following treatment for testicular cancer.

DW Kick off (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Kick off (Sendungslogo Composite)

Kick off! - Special: Midseason Review, Part 1

The Bundesliga is slowly getting back into gear after a prolonged midseason break. Kick off! brings you a two-part special to get you ready for the restart on January 20th. Part 1 has profiles on Bayern newcomer Sadio Mané, as well as rising stars Jamal Musiala and Jude Bellingham. To top it off, we’ll bring you analysis of the league’s center forwards and some memorable moments from 2022 too.

Greg Berhalter looking to his left during the US' Round of 16 match against the Netherlands

Greg Berhalter looking to his left during the US' Round of 16 match against the Netherlands

US Soccer: Coach Berhalter hopes to stay amid investigation

US national team coach Gregg Berhalter is embroiled in a public feud with the family of Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna.

FIFA WM 2022 Katar I Achtelfinale | England vs. Senegal | Jude Bellingham

FIFA WM 2022 Katar I Achtelfinale | England vs. Senegal | Jude Bellingham

Bellingham inspires England as France await

Jude Bellingham produced his best performance yet in Qatar to stir England into an impressive 3-0 victory over Senegal

Jonas Hoffmann celebrates his goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund

Jonas Hoffmann celebrates his goal for Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Borussia Dortmund

Hofmann stakes his claim as Gladbach win Battle of Borussias

Jonas Hofmann made an impression in front of Germany coach Hansi Flick at the right time as Gladbach beat Dortmund 4-2.

Karim Adeyemi raises his hands while playing for Borussia Dortmund

Karim Adeyemi raises his hands while playing for Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund loss underlines Flick's dilemma

Hansi Flick will name Germany's World Cup squad on Thursday. But Dortmund's display on Tuesday cast familiar doubts.

Kommentarbild Matt Pearson

Kommentarbild Matt Pearson

Opinion: Banners show sportswashing is stalling

Fans across Germany protested against the Qatar World Cup this weekend. The sportswashing strategy isn't quite working.

Kommentarbild Mathias Brück

Kommentarbild Mathias Brück

Opinion: Bundesliga got it right after all

Four German clubs made the knockouts — testament to a league that stands by its values, says DW's Mathias Brück.

UEFA Champions League | Eintracht Frankfurt vs Olympique Marseille | Randal Kolo Muani

UEFA Champions League | Eintracht Frankfurt vs Olympique Marseille | Randal Kolo Muani

Randal Kolo Muani: The Bundesliga's top creator

The top assister in the Bundesliga this season isn’t Thomas Müller or Jude Bellingham; but Randal Kolo Muani.

Galeriebilder - Jürgen Klopp 20012 mit Meisterschale

Galeriebilder - Jürgen Klopp 20012 mit Meisterschale

Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund

In season six of Project Fussball, the focus is on the modern history of German football tactics. First up, is Jürgen Klopp's Borussia Dortmund and James is joined by Klopp's long-time assistant Peter Krawietz and football analyst Jasmine Baba to explain the importance of Klopp's approach.

Gregor Kobel's fine penalty save from Riyad Mahrez ensured Dortmund got the point they needed.

Gregor Kobel's fine penalty save from Riyad Mahrez ensured Dortmund got the point they needed.

BVB blend graft with grace to reach Champions League last 16

Dortmund showed they can balance two key facets of their game as they made the last 16 of the Champions League.

Gio Reyna celebrates after scoring a goal

Gio Reyna celebrates after scoring a goal

Reyna emotional after Borussia Dortmund goal

Gio Reyna marked an emotional return to Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga starting XI with a well-taken goal.

1. FC Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund

1. FC Union Berlin - Borussia Dortmund

The two faces of Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have shown two faces this season. One week its elation, the next misery. Why can't the be consistent?

Union Berlin celebrate with their fans after a win that leaves them clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Union Berlin celebrate with their fans after a win that leaves them clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

'Only Union will be German champions!'

Union Berlin's amazing season continued with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund, raising hopes of a very special season.

Borussia Dortmund's U19s pose for a team photo with a "United Against Racism" scarf ahead of the UEFA Youth League game against Sevilla

Borussia Dortmund's U19s pose for a team photo with a "United Against Racism" scarf ahead of the UEFA Youth League game against Sevilla

Youth League: BVB U19 player racially abused by opponent

Match officials allegedly played down the incident, while a related fan protest was later barred.

Jude Bellingham applauds his teammates efforts

Jude Bellingham applauds his teammates efforts

Bellingham drags Dortmund to Champions League draw

While Erling Haaland's goals are irreplaceable, Jude Bellingham has shown Dortmund there is a new star in town.

Deutschland Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern München Tor Modeste

Deutschland Bundesliga Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern München Tor Modeste

Borussia Dortmund discover strength in vulnerability

Anthony Modeste was the hero as Borussia Dortmund salvaged an emotional draw against Bayern Munich.

Borussia Dortmund celebrate a goal

Borussia Dortmund celebrate a goal

Sevilla prove the perfect tonic for Borussia Dortmund

For Dortmund, four days after Cologne and three days before Bayern, Sevilla proved the perfect opponent.

Jude Bellingham stands with his hands on his hips on the soccer field

Jude Bellingham stands with his hands on his hips on the soccer field

Bellingham captains Dortmund but defeat prompts anger

Jude Bellingham donned the BVB captain’s armband for the first time on Saturday but couldn't prevent defeat to Cologne.

Youssoufa Moukoko celebrates his goal in the derby against Schalke

Youssoufa Moukoko celebrates his goal in the derby against Schalke

Dortmund win Revierderby against Schalke

Youssoufa Moukoko's goal was enough for the home side to secure a win over local rivals Schalke in the Revierderby.

Jude Bellingham celebrates his goal for Borussia Dortmund against Manchester City

Jude Bellingham celebrates his goal for Borussia Dortmund against Manchester City

UCL: Bellingham 'exceptional' but Haaland wins it for City

Jude Bellingham delivered a distinguished display for BVB but Erling Haaland's late winner settled things in Manchester.

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The Revier derby is back!

After a year's break, he rivalry between Dortmund and Schalke finds its 99th edition in the Bundesliga.

Marco Rose gesticulating on the touchline during RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund

Marco Rose gesticulating on the touchline during RB Leipzig vs. Borussia Dortmund

How Marco Rose immediately made his mark at RB Leipzig

Marco Rose could not have dreamt of a better homecoming as he immediately stamped his mark on RB Leipzig.

Edin Terzic, Jude Bellingham and Borussia Dortmund had a bad day in Leipzig

Edin Terzic, Jude Bellingham and Borussia Dortmund had a bad day in Leipzig

BVB still searching for identity under Edin Terzic

Head coach Edin Terzic is yet to instill a discernible style of play at Borussia Dortmund.

Football hooligans linked to Cologne, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund attack Nice fans

Football hooligans linked to Cologne, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund attack Nice fans

What sparked the violence at Nice vs. Cologne?

Cologne's Conference League game against Nice was marred by violent scenes. DW has spoken to witnesses and experts.

Marco Reus celebrates his opening goal

Marco Reus celebrates his opening goal

Borussia Dortmund return to their roots ahead of big month

Edin Terzic's side show a versatility that promises much optimism ahead of a season-defining stretch of games.

Off the mark: Anthony Modeste scored the winner for Borussia Dortmund

Off the mark: Anthony Modeste scored the winner for Borussia Dortmund

'Who finally passed his Dortmund test? Anthony Modeste!'

Anthony Modeste opened his Borussia Dortmund account in a 1-0 win away at Hertha Berlin to boost his cult status.

Dortmund's women do a lap of honor

Dortmund's women do a lap of honor

UEFA aims to drive women's football forward

UEFA sees huge economic potential for women's football in Europe with a recent study praising Dortmund's concept.

"Where is it going, BVB?" Borussia Dortmund suffered a shock on Saturday

"Where is it going, BVB?" Borussia Dortmund suffered a shock on Saturday

Watching Bremen's stunning comeback from the Yellow Wall

BVB suffered a dramatic late defeat at home to Werder Bremen on Saturday. DW experienced the shock firsthand.

Oliver Burke is mobbed by his teammates after his last-gasp winner in Dortmund

Oliver Burke is mobbed by his teammates after his last-gasp winner in Dortmund

Bremen hero Burke comes full circle on Bundesliga return

Bremen's 95th-minute winning goal was scored by Oliver Burke, a player back in the Bundesliga in search of a new start.

Werder Bremen's players salute their traveling support in Dortmund

Werder Bremen's players salute their traveling support in Dortmund

Bundesliga: Dortmund collapse as Bremen stage crazy comeback

BVB threw away a 2-0 lead as Bremen scored three times in the last six minutes to complete a crazy comeback in Dortmund.

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens celebrates a goal for Borussia Dortmund

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens celebrates a goal for Borussia Dortmund

Bynoe-Gittens makes mark as Dortmund show resilience

Teenage substitutes Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Youssoufa Moukoko inspired Borussia Dortmund to a late comeback in Freiburg.

Corentin Tolisso cries out in frustration while sat on the floor during a bayern Munich game

Corentin Tolisso cries out in frustration while sat on the floor during a bayern Munich game

Bundesliga transfer window 2022 - updates

Sadio Mane's move to Bayern Munich stands out, as a busy transfer window continues.

Ukrainian refugees in Dortmund curated a photo exhibition showing images of the war taken on their own smartphones.

Ukrainian refugees in Dortmund curated a photo exhibition showing images of the war taken on their own smartphones.

Ukraine refugees show Dortmund fans 'fear and horror' of war

The images, taken on the refugees' smartphones, show the effects of Russia's war from a uniquely personal perspective.

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schulz

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schulz

Police probe German footballer for domestic violence

Police have said Nico Schulz is under criminal investigation after "a complaint filed by an ex-girlfriend."