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Bayern and Dortmund suffer losses to third-tier teams in friendlies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 3:37 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Bayern and Dortmund suffer losses to third-tier teams in friendlies

Summary

Borussia Dortmund lost to Fortuna Düsseldorf, and FC Bayern was defeated by Wehen Wiesbaden in their preseason friendlies. Both matches took place in Germany, where both clubs fielded mostly youth players. These defeats stand out considering Bayern and Dortmund are among the most powerful clubs in German football. The two teams are set to meet in the German Super Cup on August 22.

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Key Details

•Borussia Dortmund loses to Fortuna Düsseldorf in a preseason friendly.
•FC Bayern falls to Wehen Wiesbaden in their preseason match.
•Both teams mostly fielded youth players and substitutes.
•Next, Bayern and Dortmund will face each other on August 22 in the German Super Cup.

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3:37 PMYahoo Sports — 😱Remarkable pre-season: Bayern and Dortmund lose to third-tier sides

What they're saying

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European football preseason campaigns are already underway, and clubs have already begun playing their first friendlies. However, what happened in the Bundesliga is quite striking.Borussia Dortmund lo...
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