Dortmund beats Hamburger SV with crucial performances from Greek duo

Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory against Hamburger SV in their home Bundesliga season opener at Signal Iduna Park on August 29, 2026. The match was defined by the influential performances of Greek players Konstantinos Karetsas and Giannis Konstantelias, who are both in their second official appearance for the German club.

The scoring opened in the 9th minute when Karetsas delivered an assist to Serhou Guirassy, who converted to give Dortmund the lead. Just before halftime, Konstantelias extended the advantage to 2-0. Receiving a pass from Maximilian Beier, Konstantelias executed a shot that deflected off defender Sebastiaan Bornauw and into the net. This victory marks a successful start to the 2026/2027 season for the Westphalian team.

The match highlights the immediate integration of both players into the squad, with their contributions proving decisive in securing the opening three points. Following this result, Dortmund continues its campaign, with both players expected to maintain their roles in the team's upcoming fixtures.