BVB and Roma play to a 2-2 draw in Bundesliga opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 11:45 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma ended their match in a 2-2 draw at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK on August 15, 2026. Early in the game, Dybala scored for Roma in the 4th minute, followed by a Cristante header five minutes later. Dortmund quickly responded with goals from Ryerson and Guirassy, equalizing by the 28th minute. In a competitive second half, both teams had chances, with notable moments including a shot off the crossbar from Karetsas and a disallowed goal for Sabitzer due to offside. The match showcased both teams' offensive energy in their season opener amidst a sold-out crowd of 81,365 fans.
- •Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma draw 2-2 in the Bundesliga season opener.
- •Dybala and Cristante scored early for Roma, leading 2-0.
- •Dortmund equalized with goals from Ryerson and Guirassy.
- •Karetsas hit the crossbar and had several chances to score.
- •Sabitzer's goal was disallowed for offside in the second half.
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — BVB ties Roma 2–2 after a blistering first half
- 11:45 PMYahoo Sports — BVB draw with Roma after blistering first half
"In the opening minutes, Black and Yellow struggled to get a handle on their opponents or the game, lost many one-on-one battles, and lacked cohesion on defense. After a Cristante cross was initially b...
"In the opening minutes, the Black and Yellows failed to get a grip on either the opposition or the game, lost many challenges, and lacked defensive awareness. A ball unfortunately deflected by Nmecha ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:45 PMBVB ties Roma 2–2 after a blistering first half
In the opening minutes, Black and Yellow struggled to get a handle on their opponents or the game, lost many one-on-one battles, and lacked cohesion on defense. After a Cristante cross was initially b...
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 11:45 PMBVB draw with Roma after blistering first half
In the opening minutes, the Black and Yellows failed to get a grip on either the opposition or the game, lost many challenges, and lacked defensive awareness. A ball unfortunately deflected by Nmecha ...
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