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BVB teams prepare for league openers amid mixed results in youth matches

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 2:20 PM

Last updated Aug 6, 2026

BVB teams prepare for league openers amid mixed results in youth matches

Summary

Borussia Dortmund's youth teams are preparing for their league matches this weekend, with the U23s facing 1. FC Köln’s U23s on August 7, 2026. After a 1-1 draw against VfL Bochum, coach Daniel Rios seeks a home win to kick off the season. The U19s aim to bounce back from an elimination in the DFB Cup with a match against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen on August 8. Meanwhile, the U17s are gearing up for their league opener against Wuppertaler SV the same day, looking to improve after a sixth-place finish at the Youngster Cup.

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Status Watch

•U23s draw 1-1 with VfL Bochum; face Köln on August 7.
•U19s look to recover from DFB Cup exit against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen on August 8.
•U17s prepare for league opener against Wuppertaler SV on August 8.
•Over 2,000 tickets sold for U23 match against Köln.
•U19 coach Hirschnagl emphasizes mental toughness in team response.

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What they're saying

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The U23s aim to improve their season opener record with a home win over 1. FC Köln’s U23s, while the U19s hope to shake off the disappointment of their early exit from the DFB Cup in Oberhausen. Th...
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