Borussia Dortmund dropped their first points of the Bundesliga season on Friday, October 9, conceding two late goals to draw 2–2 with Werder Bremen at the Westfalenstadion in front of 81,365 spectators. Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck had put the hosts ahead late in the match before Ludovit Reis and Niclas Füllkrug struck within five minutes to salvage a point for the visitors.
Early Stalemate Broken by Svensson and Schlotterbeck
The fixture marked Dortmund’s return to domestic action following a three-week international break. The opening half ended scoreless as Niko Kovac’s side struggled to break down a resilient Werder Bremen defense anchored by goalkeeper Karl Hein, who recorded six saves before the intermission. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 80th minute when Daniel Svensson scored following an attacking sequence initiated by Fabio Silva.
Captain Nico Schlotterbeck doubled the advantage five minutes later, heading in a corner kick delivered by Konstantinos Karetsas in the 85th minute. With a two-goal cushion established late in the fixture, Dortmund appeared poised to secure their perfect domestic start.
Werder Bremen’s Late Surge Punishes Defensive Lapses
Despite trailing by two goals inside the final five minutes, Werder Bremen mounted an immediate comeback.
In the second minute of stoppage time, former Dortmund striker Niclas Füllkrug completed the equalizer. Left unmarked at the penalty spot following a free-kick delivery by Marco Grüll, Füllkrug headed past Kobel to level the score at 2–2. The finish marked Füllkrug’s fourth match in the Bundesliga since returning to his formative club over the summer.
Dortmund Keeps Bundesliga Lead Before Champions League Trip
The draw halts Dortmund’s winning run in the German top flight. The club maintains provisional first place in the Bundesliga standings with 13 points from five matches, though reigning champions Bayern Munich trail with 10 points ahead of their fixture against Augsburg. Werder Bremen climbs to fourth place in the league table with eight points following the result.
The squad travels northward early in the week to face Norwegian side FK Bodø/Glimt on Wednesday, October 14, at 21:00 local time for the second fixture of the UEFA Champions League league phase. Domestic play resumes on Saturday, October 17, with a Bundesliga match against Union Berlin.
Bayern and Dortmund Meet for the Klassiker
Bayern and Borussia Dortmund, the two heavyweights of German football, are scheduled to meet at the end of the month on October 31 at the Allianz Arena for the Klassiker during the 8th matchday. Meanwhile, the squad’s journey to face Bodø/Glimt will take them toward the Arctic Circle.
