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Kovac tells Dortmund to deliver against Sabah: ‘We’re the clear favourites’

After three matches without a win and two outings without a goal, Niko Kovac says Borussia Dortmund must sharpen their attack and beat Sabah FK. He warned his side not to underestimate the hosts after their first Champions League victory, while leaving room for changes to the lineup.

Bundesliga and Topps launch one-of-one 'Starting XI Debut Patch' for 2026/27 season

The Bundesliga and official licensing partner Topps have launched the Starting XI Debut Patch, a special jersey badge awarded to every player making their first Bundesliga start. Worn only for that single match, the game-worn patch is later embedded into a hand-signed, one-of-one trading card. The Bundesliga becomes the first major European league to implement the concept, debuting in the season opener between Bayern Munich and Stuttgart.

Karetsas suffers fresh ankle injury as Dortmund's recovery hopes take another blow

Borussia Dortmund teenager Konstantinos Karetsas twisted his right ankle just eight minutes after coming on against Union Berlin, adding to concerns over his difficult return from a medical episode in September. Coach Niko Kovac admitted the teenager is 'not yet where he was before'.

Maximilian Beier says Dortmund have taken another step forward under Niko Kovač

Dortmund forward Maximilian Beier tells the Bundesliga that Borussia Dortmund have taken another step forward in attack under Niko Kovač, praises the coach's man-management after being left out of Germany's squad, and says the club want to convert close games into points this season ahead of the Halloween Klassiker against Bayern Munich.