Borussia Dortmund prepares for test against AS Roma in preseason
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Borussia Dortmund faces AS Roma in a preseason match after a recent victory over Arsenal. Dortmund's mixed results in previous friendlies included a loss to Fortuna Düsseldorf and close games against Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo. The team recently welcomed back several World Cup players and introduced new signings like Kosta Karetsas, who scored against Arsenal. Meanwhile, AS Roma returns to the Champions League after finishing third in Serie A, though they have struggled recently in preseason matches, suffering significant defeats to Cardiff City and Brighton.
- •Borussia Dortmund recently defeated Arsenal 3-2 in a friendly.
- •Dortmund has had mixed results in five preseason matches.
- •AS Roma is returning to the Champions League for the first time since 2018-19.
- •Roma has lost two recent preseason games against Cardiff City and Brighton.
- •New signings like Kosta Karetsas are making an impact in Dortmund's series.
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Why AS Roma are the perfect acid test for BVB
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Why AS Roma is the perfect test for BVB
"The Form Curve: From a Stuttering Start to a Statement WinBorussia Dortmund have played five friendlies so far in their current preseason campaign – with mixed performances and results. After the op...
"Form curve: From a stuttering start to a strong finishBorussia Dortmund has played five preseason friendlies so far this season – with mixed performances and results. After a strong start against Ro...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:16 PMWhy AS Roma are the perfect acid test for BVB
The Form Curve: From a Stuttering Start to a Statement WinBorussia Dortmund have played five friendlies so far in their current preseason campaign – with mixed performances and results. After the op...
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 7:15 PMWhy AS Roma is the perfect test for BVB
Form curve: From a stuttering start to a strong finishBorussia Dortmund has played five preseason friendlies so far this season – with mixed performances and results. After a strong start against Ro...
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