28 May 1997
Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Juventus — UCL final 1997
Two goals from Karl-Heinz Riedle and a late strike from Lars Ricken won Dortmund their only European Cup — Ottmar Hitzfeld's tactical masterpiece.
Borussia Dortmund Legendary Matches
Updated June 2026 · Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Matches that defined Borussia Dortmund. Each entry below summarises a marquee result — full editorial narratives are linked where written.
25 May 2013
Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Bayern Munich — UCL final 2013 (Wembley)
Klopp's Dortmund played the more exciting football but lost narrowly to Bayern — the first all-German Champions League final and Klopp's last shot at European glory with BVB.
1 June 2024
Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Real Madrid — UCL final 2024 (Wembley)
Dortmund dominated for an hour at Wembley but couldn't convert; goals from Carvajal and Vinícius condemned them to a 17-year wait for European success.
Frequently asked questions
When was Borussia Dortmund founded?
Borussia Dortmund were founded on 19 December 1909 by 18 footballers in the Borussia pub in the Dortmund suburb of Hörde. The 'Borussia' name was borrowed from a local beer brand.
Who is Dortmund's current manager?
Niko Kovač was appointed Borussia Dortmund head coach in February 2025. The Croatian previously managed Bayern Munich to the 2018-19 Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal double.
What is Dortmund's home stadium and what is its capacity?
Borussia Dortmund play at the Signal Iduna Park, originally the Westfalenstadion. It holds 81,365 spectators, making it the largest football ground in Germany. Its south stand — Die Südtribüne, or 'Yellow Wall' — is the largest standing terrace in European football.
Who are Dortmund's biggest rivals?
Dortmund's most local rivalry is the Revierderby with Schalke 04. On the national stage, the rivalry with Bayern Munich (Der Klassiker) has defined the modern Bundesliga.
How many Bundesliga titles have Dortmund won?
Borussia Dortmund have won the Bundesliga eight times, most recently in 2011-12 under Jürgen Klopp. They have also won the European Cup once, in 1997, defeating Juventus in the final.