Borussia Dortmund edges Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup match

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Borussia Dortmund edges Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup match
Summary

Borussia Dortmund defeated Arsenal 3-2 in a preseason friendly at Emirates Stadium on August 9, 2026. Joane Gadou and Konstantinos Karestas were standout players, with Karestas netting a remarkable goal and Gadou performing well defensively. Dortmund, seeking to improve their offense, has increased their bid for FC Köln’s Said El Mala to €50 million including bonuses. The negotiations are ongoing, as both clubs aim to reach an agreement.

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  • Dortmund scored three goals, with Karestas and Gadou impressing.
  • The match was part of the Emirates Cup preseason friendly.
  • Dortmund's bid for Said El Mala has reached €50 million.
  • Negotiations with FC Köln continue over the potential transfer.
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  • 2:01 AMYahoo SportsBVB Updates: Dortmund Beat Arsenal, Bid Again for Said El Mala
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Hope you all had a great weekend! I haven’t written in a while, so here’s what’s going on in BVB land: BVB Beat Arsenal 3-2 in the “Emirates Cup” Normally, I wouldn’t really care about a win in a preseason friendly, but after so much acrimony among the fan base after BVB’s lackluster friendly performances […]

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