Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund

1st in German Bundesliga

Bayern-Dortmund isn't a Bundesliga title decider, but it's close, and Tuchel's Munich arrival fans flames Bayern-Dortmund isn't a Bundesliga title decider, but it's close, and Tuchel's Munich arrival fans flames

One point separates Dortmund and Bayern atop the Bundesliga and makes for an enticing Klassiker on Saturday, even before introducing Thomas Tuchel.

Jude Bellingham, Pedri, Bukayo Saka lead ESPN's 39 best male players age 21 or under Jude Bellingham, Pedri, Bukayo Saka lead ESPN's 39 best male players age 21 or under

Welcome to the next generation! Players from 15 countries and seven leagues are named by Tor-Kristian Karlsen, a former scout and sporting director.

Why Jude Bellingham had to be named ESPN FC's top U21 star Why Jude Bellingham had to be named ESPN FC's top U21 star

Julien Laurens explains why there was only one choice for ESPN FC's top U21 star.

From hunted to hunter - Muller & Bayern ready for Dortmund clash From hunted to hunter - Muller & Bayern ready for Dortmund clash

Thomas Muller stresses the importance of a positive result in Der Klassiker vs. Borussia Dortmund.

Thomas Muller recalls his favourite Der Klassiker moment Thomas Muller recalls his favourite Der Klassiker moment

Bayern's Thomas Muller reveals his favourite match against Borussia Dortmund and explains what the rivalry means.

New Bayern coach Tuchel: Huge challenge to start vs. Dortmund, Man City New Bayern coach Tuchel: Huge challenge to start vs. Dortmund, Man City

New Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel admitted he faces a challenging start to his new job after his surprise hiring to replace Julian Nagelsmann.

El Kessieco overshadows another Osimhen star turn for title-chasing Napoli El Kessieco overshadows another Osimhen star turn for title-chasing Napoli

Barcelona's Franck Kessie became the Clasico's third African scorer in the win against Real Madrid, while Victor Osimhen continued his purple patch.

Man City confident on Jude Bellingham signing; Real Madrid still in race - sources Man City confident on Jude Bellingham signing; Real Madrid still in race - sources

Manchester City are growing confident they can land Jude Bellingham this summer although Real Madrid remain in the race, sources have told ESPN.

Dazzling Dortmund crush Cologne to confirm Bundesliga title ambitions Dazzling Dortmund crush Cologne to confirm Bundesliga title ambitions

Borussia Dortmund climbed to the top of the Bundesliga standings after demolishing visitors Cologne 6-1 on Saturday.

Reus' delicious finish makes it 3-0 Dortmund Reus' delicious finish makes it 3-0 Dortmund

Reus' delicious finish makes it 3-0 Dortmund

LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United ready to enter the race for Dortmund's Jude Bellingham LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United ready to enter the race for Dortmund's Jude Bellingham

Manchester United are joining Man City, Liverpool and Real Madrid in the race to sign Jude Bellingham. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.

Champions League talking points: Does five-goal Haaland make Man City favourites? Is VAR getting worse? Champions League talking points: Does five-goal Haaland make Man City favourites? Is VAR getting worse?

With this season's Champions League quarterfinalists now set, our writers answer some of the big questions arising from the round-of-16 second legs.

Explained: What's next after U.S. Soccer finds Claudio Reyna 'bullying,' Gregg Berhalter told truth, more Explained: What's next after U.S. Soccer finds Claudio Reyna 'bullying,' Gregg Berhalter told truth, more

After an investigation exposed Claudio Reyna's "bullying" and Gregg Berhalter's past, what's next for the USMNT and U.S. Soccer's insular culture?

Liverpool crash back to reality, Dortmund hand Bayern the advantage, De Gea saves Man Utd: Weekend Review Liverpool crash back to reality, Dortmund hand Bayern the advantage, De Gea saves Man Utd: Weekend Review

Another weekend of European football is in the books and, once again, there is drama everywhere you look. Here's ESPN's Weekend Review.

Schalke snap Dortmund's winning run with 2-2 draw in Ruhr derby Schalke snap Dortmund's winning run with 2-2 draw in Ruhr derby

Schalke 04 twice bounced back from a goal down to snatch a 2-2 draw against rivals Borussia Dortmund in their 100th Ruhr valley derby.

Dortmund slip up at Schalke in Bundesliga title race Dortmund slip up at Schalke in Bundesliga title race

Borussia Dortmund lose the lead twice in an entertaining 2-2 draw with arch-rival Schalke.

Dortmund's Jude Bellingham calls Chelsea penalty retake 'a joke' Dortmund's Jude Bellingham calls Chelsea penalty retake 'a joke'

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham called Chelsea's retaken penalty, which knocked his team out of the Champions League, a "joke."

Chelsea win over BVB in Champions League is Graham Potter's best since taking helm. Can he keep it going? Chelsea win over BVB in Champions League is Graham Potter's best since taking helm. Can he keep it going?

Pressure has been mounting on Chelsea manager Graham Potter, but he finally got some relief with a big win over Dortmund in the Champions League.

Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund to reach Champions League quarterfinals Chelsea beat Borussia Dortmund to reach Champions League quarterfinals

Chelsea overturned their first-leg deficit with a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night to reach the Champions League quarterfinals.

Champions League live updates: Chelsea-Dortmund, Benfica-Brugge news Champions League live updates: Chelsea-Dortmund, Benfica-Brugge news

Get the latest as Chelsea host Borussia Dortmund, while Club Brugge visit Benfica in the Champions League for a place in the quarterfinals.

How worrying is Reyna's lack of Dortmund game time? How worrying is Reyna's lack of Dortmund game time?

Herc Gomez gives his take on Gio Reyna's future for both the USMNT and Borussia Dortmund as the winger struggles for game time.

Potter hoping for a 'special night' vs. Dortmund in the UCL Potter hoping for a 'special night' vs. Dortmund in the UCL

Graham Potter speaks ahead of Chelsea's crucial second leg against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

Dortmund goes top after narrow win vs. Leipzig Dortmund goes top after narrow win vs. Leipzig

Marco Reus and Emre Can score as Borussia Dortmund holds off RB Leipzig for their eighth Bundesliga game in a row.

Borussia Dortmund beat RB Leipzig to go top of Bundesliga with 10th-straight win Borussia Dortmund beat RB Leipzig to go top of Bundesliga with 10th-straight win

Borussia Dortmund hung on for a 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Friday to go top of the Bundesliga with their 10th-straight win in all competitions.

Dortmund, Leipzig already have next generation of stars in Szoboszlai, Schlotterbeck lying in wait Dortmund, Leipzig already have next generation of stars in Szoboszlai, Schlotterbeck lying in wait

While young stars like Jude Bellingham and Josko Gvardiol may leave them, Dortmund and Leipzig already have prodigies lined up to take their places.

Bundesliga Standings

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Borussia Dortm.. 25 +24 53
2 Bayern Munich 25 +45 52
3 1. FC Union Be.. 25 +10 48
4 SC Freiburg 25 +4 46
5 RB Leipzig 25 +19 45
6 Eintracht Fran.. 25 +10 40
7 VfL Wolfsburg 25 +12 38
8 Bayer Leverkus.. 25 +5 37
9 Mainz 25 +4 37
10 Borussia Monch.. 25 -4 31
11 Werder Bremen 25 -9 31
12 FC Augsburg 25 -13 28
13 FC Cologne 25 -11 27
14 VfL Bochum 25 -29 25
15 TSG Hoffenheim 25 -12 22
16 Hertha Berlin 25 -18 21
17 Schalke 04 25 -24 21
18 VfB Stuttgart 25 -13 20
Full Standings

Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
19 Julian Brandt 8 23 5
18 Youssoufa Mouk.. 6 18 4
11 Marco Reus 6 16 4

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
13 Raphaël Guerre.. 9 19 3
22 Jude Bellingha.. 5 24 4
19 Julian Brandt 5 23 8