Borussia returns to Bundesliga with dramatic win over Hamburger SV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 10:37 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
On August 14, 1976, Borussia Dortmund marked their return to the Bundesliga with a thrilling 4-3 victory at Hamburger SV. This match was their first after a 1,508-day absence from the top flight, having last played in the league on June 28, 1972. Dortmund dominated the first half, leading 3-0 at one point, but HSV fought back to close the gap. Despite HSV's efforts, Dortmund's robust defense, led by goalkeeper Horst Bertram, held strong in the closing moments, securing a memorable comeback win in front of 50,000 spectators.
- •Borussia Dortmund's first Bundesliga match in over four years.
- •Dortmund led 3-0 before HSV reduced the deficit to 3-4.
- •The match took place at Volksparkstadion in Hamburg.
- •Key players included Peter Geyer and Horst Bertram for Dortmund.
- •Dortmund's comeback signifies their re-emergence in German football.
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — 50 years ago: Borussia's triumphant Bundesliga return v HSV
"1,508 days lay between the 298th and 299th Bundesliga matches in the club’s history. With a 3-2 win at Hannover 96, BVB had bid farewell to the top flight on 28 June 1972 and then languished in the ...
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