Borussia Dortmund vs Werder Bremen Preview: BVB aiming for cup revenge
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13-second readBorussia Dortmund is seeking revenge against Werder Bremen in their DFB-Pokal cup match, following a 2-2 draw in their previous Bundesliga encounter on 9 October, where Bremen came back from a late deficit to equalize. Dortmund's defensive collapse in that match is still fresh in their memory.
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Borussia Dortmund is seeking revenge against Werder Bremen in their DFB-Pokal cup match, following a 2-2 draw in their previous Bundesliga encounter on 9 October, where Bremen came back from a late deficit to equalize. Dortmund's defensive collapse in that match is still fresh in their memory. The teams clashed in the second round of the cup at Signal Iduna Park. Dortmund has momentum after back-to-back wins in the Champions League and Bundesliga.
Werder Bremen has a historical advantage in their cup meetings, having won their last three encounters in 2008, 2018, and 2019, although the overall record is tied at four wins each. Bremen's Niclas Fullkrug is in-form and could retain his place despite being a former Dortmund player. Bremen is dealing with injuries to Justin Njinmah and Keke Topp, potentially impacting their attack.
Borussia Dortmund's probable lineup includes Joane Gadou and Jobe Bellingham, with long-term absentees like Emre Can and Giannis Konstantelias remaining out. Werder Bremen's lineup could feature Senne Lynen in midfield and Mick Schmetgens in defense, with Niclas Fullkrug likely to start in attack. The match is expected to be tough for Dortmund, with Bremen led by Fullkrug.
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Borussia Dortmund welcome back Werder Bremen to the Signal Iduna Park for the second time this month as the Bundesliga rivals renew hostilities in the second round of the DFB-Pokal cup. Dortmund and Bremen clashed on 9 October, their first game post the international break and played a 2-2 draw with all four goals coming in the last few minutes. Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck scored in the 80th and 85th minute as a fifth consecutive league win seemed guaranteed. But Bremen fired back through Ludovit Reis in the 88th minute before Niclas Fullkrug equalized in the second added minute as Dortmund dropped point for the first time in the competition this season.
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