Borussia Dortmund match-winner Konstantinos Karetsas was quite surprised by the timing of his introduction against Betis Sevilla in the Champions League on Wednesday evening (2-1).
Injury misfortune continues to dog Borussia Dortmund this season: star striker Serhou Guirassy had to be substituted midway through the first half of their Champions League match against Betis (2-1) because of physical problems.
Borussia Dortmund moved to nine points in the Champions League table with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Betis at Signal Iduna Park. Fabio Silva and substitute Konstantinos Karetsas provided the crucial goals to overcome a resilient Spanish side.
Fabio Silva rarely starts and wanted to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer. But the 24-year-old forward stayed and is immensely valuable to the club.
Yan Couto struggled to settle in Dortmund. At Como, a Champions League participant from Serie A no less, he is now assured of a place in the starting line-up.
On Wednesday evening, Borussia Dortmund host Betis Seville, who on paper are not an absolute top team. Nevertheless, the Spaniards are extremely dangerous. Borussia Dortmund news and rumours.
Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.
Former Borussia Dortmund defender Patrick Owomoyela has backed ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to restore the German national team to the pinnacle of international football. Having played under the 59-year-old for five seasons at Signal Iduna Park, the retired full-back believes his old manager has the aura required to spark an instant revival.
New signing Joane Gadou is increasingly proving to be a real bargain for Borussia Dortmund. The 19-year-old centre-back is making enormous progress in a short space of time.
Sporting director Ole Book is pleased with Jobe Bellingham’s development at Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, Carsten Cramer discusses where things stand with Waldemar Anton and Serhou Guirassy. Borussia Dortmund news and rumours.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha offered an honest assessment following BVB's end-to-end 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Nmecha, who operated on the left half-space in Kovac's asymmetrical system, felt Dortmund earned a valuable point in a chaotic encounter.
Borussia Dortmund striker Fabio Silva revealed how his father's advice helped him score a dramatic 89th-minute equaliser against Bayern Munich. Silva smashed home a 90.6 km/h finish to preserve BVB's unbeaten Bundesliga record at the Allianz Arena.