Dortmund triumphs over Hamburg with key contributions from Konstantelias and Karetsas

Borussia Dortmund successfully opened their Bundesliga campaign on August 29, 2026, with a 2-0 victory against Hamburger SV at the Signal Iduna Park. The match featured standout performances from Greek newcomers Giannis Konstantelias and Konstantinos Karetsas, who both played pivotal roles in the team's victory. Karetsas provided the assist for the opening goal scored by Serhou Guirassy in the 9th minute, while Konstantelias extended the lead just before halftime by capitalizing on a pass from Maximilian Beier, with his shot deflecting off defender Bornauw into the net.

Despite the positive result and the enthusiastic atmosphere where fans played Greek music in the stands, the victory was tempered by concerns regarding the physical condition of the players. Reports indicate that Konstantelias departed the match due to an injury that appears serious, casting a shadow over his debut goal. While Karetsas was recognized as the player of the match, the club is currently awaiting further evaluation regarding the severity of the injury sustained by Konstantelias during the season opener.