Borussia Dortmund figures Waldemar Anton, Ole Book, and match-winner Maxi Beier offered their assessments following a clinical 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart. The trio praised the team's defensive control, box efficiency, and clean sheet performance.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac expressed immense delight for Maxi Beier after the striker scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Kovac highlighted the forward's resilience after missing out on international selection ahead of the break.
Josh King continues to attract plenty of admiring glances, with former Fulham striker Bobby Zamora admitting to GOAL that “who does he go to” has become the biggest question when it comes to the talented teenager. Wonderkid status has been established in west London, on the back of a senior breakthrough, and leading clubs from across Europe are already said to be queuing up.
After a season on the fringes, the 20-year-old is finding freedom at Elversberg - and hoping his Bundesliga breakthrough opens the door to a first USMNT call-up.
Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League clash with Villarreal was overshadowed by worrying scenes as teenage sensation Konstantinos Karetsas collapsed on the pitch. The 18-year-old forward was making his highly anticipated debut in Europe's elite competition before the medical emergency forced him off.
Serhou Guirassy marked his 100th appearance for Borussia Dortmund in dramatic fashion by netting a decisive brace in a 3-2 victory over Villarreal. The Guinea international surpassed Robert Lewandowski in the club's all-time European scoring charts, securing three crucial points in their Champions League opener at Signal Iduna Park.
Serhou Guirassy scored twice and netted an own goal as Borussia Dortmund opened their Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 victory over Villarreal. The Guinean striker endured a chaotic milestone night, ensuring BVB secured all three points despite late drama at Signal Iduna Park.
Direct qualification for the knockout stage in the Champions League league phase is a tricky matter. Hummels does not believe his former club can make it into the top eight.
Our expert offers his best Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for their Champions League clash this evening (08/09/2026)
Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has praised stand-in captain Waldemar Anton after setting high standards across the squad ahead of their Champions League opener against Villarreal. The central defender has taken over the armband following a serious knee injury to club captain Emre Can, with Kovac highlighting his leadership at Signal Iduna Park.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac has urged his squad to stay grounded ahead of their Champions League opener against Villarreal at Signal Iduna Park. Despite the Spanish visitors enduring a winless domestic start and losing 4-0 in this exact fixture last term, Kovac insists the Yellow Submarine retain elite tactical and technical quality.
The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Borussia Dortmund produced a stunning second-half fightback from two goals down to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory against Hoffenheim on Saturday. Head coach Niko Kovac acknowledged that his side was fortunate to secure all three points, but the spirited turnaround maintains Die Schwarzgelben's perfect start to the new Bundesliga campaign.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
Rising American winger Mathis Albert was the subject of loan interest during the summer transfer window, sources tell GOAL, but Borussia Dortmund opted to keep hold of the teenage starlet due to their plans for him with the first team. Albert made his professional debut for Dortmund last season and started for the club on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal.
Arsenal have finalised a season-long loan move for Ethan Nwaneri to join Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on Deadline Day. The highly-rated midfielder heads to Germany in search of regular first-team minutes after finding opportunities limited at the Emirates Stadium. The deal does not include a permanent purchase option, meaning he will return to London next summer.
Borussia Dortmund have formalised their interest in Arsenal starlet Ethan Nwaneri as they look to bolster their attacking options before the transfer deadline. The Bundesliga giants are pushing for a season-long loan for the 19-year-old, who has found first-team opportunities limited at the Emirates Stadium this season.
Nick Woltemade poses a transfer “problem” for Newcastle, with Dietmar Hamann explaining to GOAL what the “best solution” for the German striker could be ahead of the summer deadline passing. The towering frontman has only spent 12 months at St James’ Park, following a big-money move, but could soon bid farewell to Tyneside and the Premier League.
Juventus have identified Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade as a surprise target in the final stages of the summer transfer window. The Bianconeri are reshaping their attack and could turn to the German youth international as they look to bolster their offensive options under the new project in Turin.
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