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BVB prepares to face Arsenal in pre-season friendly on 18 July

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:35 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

BVB prepares to face Arsenal in pre-season friendly on 18 July

Summary

Borussia Dortmund (BVB) is set to take on Arsenal in a friendly match as part of their pre-season preparations. The match will take place on 18 July in London. This match is a return to competition for both teams, who faced each other several times in the UEFA Champions League between 2011 and 2014. Their last competitive meeting saw Arsenal secure a 2-0 victory at home. Following this match, BVB will engage in additional friendlies during their Japan tour, including fixtures against Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo.

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Key Details

•BVB faces Arsenal in a friendly on 18 July in London.
•Previous encounters include six matches in the UEFA Champions League.
•BVB's pre-season starts with a friendly against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen.
•Upcoming matches include tours in Japan against Cerezo Osaka and FC Tokyo.
•BVB's season opener is on 15 August against AS Roma.

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Between 2011 and 2014, the two teams faced each other six times in competitive matches, all of which took place in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. In their most recent encounter, some 12...
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