Borussia Dortmund drops first points in Bundesliga draw with Werder Bremen

On October 9, 2026, Borussia Dortmund conceded a late comeback to draw 2-2 against Werder Bremen, marking the team's first point loss in the current Bundesliga season. Despite leading 2-0 with only minutes remaining in regulation time, Dortmund failed to maintain its perfect start to the campaign.

Konstantinos Karetsas, who started on the bench due to illness, entered the match in the 72nd minute for Dortmund. His impact was immediate, as he contributed to the opening goal scored by Svensson in the 80th minute. Shortly after, Schlotterbeck doubled the lead with a header from a corner kick in the 85th minute. However, Werder Bremen rallied late, with Rice scoring from long range in the 88th minute and Fullkrug equalizing with a header during stoppage time at 90+2 minutes.

This result prevents Dortmund from maintaining a perfect 5-0 record, potentially allowing Bayern Munich to catch up in the standings depending on their upcoming match against Augsburg. Dortmund's performance has been labeled a self-inflicted collapse by local observers, highlighting a recurring inconsistency for the club.