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Borussia Dortmund conceded a two-goal lead in the dying stages to draw 2-2 with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Friday, marking an end to their winning start in the competition this season. Daniel Svensson put them 1-0 up after 80 minutes before Nico Schlotterbeck doubled their advantage five minutes later with a close-range header from Joey Veerman's corner.

Borussia Dortmund's perfect start to the season ended in a rather limp fashion on Friday as they let a two-goal lead slip late on to draw 2-2 with Werder Bremen. After going the first 80 minutes without a goal, the BVB struck twice over the next five minutes through Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck to seemingly clinch the tie.

Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac lamented how his team failed to see out the last few minutes of their clash with Werder Bremen on Friday that saw them let a two-goal lead slip. Despite being in control for large spells of the clash, the BVB only broke the deadlock in the 80th minute when Daniel Svensson finished from inside the box from a Serhou Guirassy layoff that Fabio Silva couldn't quiet connect with.

Borussia Dortmund's managing director Lars Ricken has rued his side's late implosion in the Bundesliga match against Werder Bremen on Friday which saw them relinquish a two-goal lead in the last four minutes of the contest. Having struggled to break the deadlock for 80 minutes, Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck scored a goal apiece within the next five to hand them a two-goal cushion and almost seemingly, all three points too. However, Werder Bremen had other plans.

Borussia Dortmund's perfect start to the 2026-27 Bundesliga season just ended with a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen on Friday as the BVB let slip a two-goal lead. Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck gave them a two-goal cushion in the last 10 minutes of normal time and a fifth win on the bounce appeared likely.

Borussia Dortmund blew away a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on Friday as former BVB striker Niclas Fullkrug headed in a stoppage-time equalizer. Daniel Svensson broke the deadlock in the 80th minute before Nico Schlotterbeck made it 2-0 five minutes later with Dortmund seemingly on their way to a fifth consecutive win. However, the River Islanders punished them for complacency with two late goals.

Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck has been included in the matchday squad for their game against Werder Bremen tonight, while Julian Ryerson misses out. Just hours until the BVB resume their 2026-27 Bundesliga campaign following a three-week hiatus, Sky reporter Patrick Berger broke the news on X. There were doubts over Schlotterbeck's availability for the clash after sustaining a ligament damage to his right ankle during a training session with Germany's national team on 30 September.

Gregor Kobel has been an unsung hero at Borussia Dortmund. Since joining from VfB Stuttgart in 2021, he's not only found a stable footing in his career, but also emerged as one of the best goalkeepers in the Bundesliga. Known for his shotstopping ability, composure under pressure and excellent distribution skills, the Switzerland international has consistently delivered for the BVB, turning in talismanic displays as their last line of defense.

Borussia Dortmund resume their 2026-27 Bundesliga season tonight at home against Werder Bremen, aiming to pick up from where they left off and extend their winning run to five games at the start of the league campaign for the first time since 2013. The BVB had a large contingent away on national duty during the recent international window with as many as 20 players called up for the games, including five with youth teams.

Emre Can has increasingly become a liability for Borussia Dortmund, let's face it. He might have arrived to the club with a lot of fanfare, but those days are long gone. Today, the German is a burden on Dortmund and it's high time they cut their losses by letting him go. According to latest reports, Can is ruled out until 2027 as the 32-year-old continues his recovery from an ACL injury. Amid his time away from the pitch, he also underwent a surgery in the adductor to resolve a persistent issue.