Fortuna Düsseldorf and Borussia Dortmund confirm pre-season lineups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Borussia Dortmund is set to face Fortuna Düsseldorf in a pre-season match on Saturday at Merkur Spiel-Arena. This match marks Dortmund's second pre-season fixture, while Düsseldorf is ahead in its preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season, starting on August 7. Dortmund will be without World Cup participants Felix Nmecha, Waldemir Anton, Maximilian Beier, and Daniel Svensson due to their recent returns from international duty. Focus will be on newcomers Justin Lerma and Takato Yamamoto for the visitors. The confirmed lineups are available as both teams finalize their rosters ahead of the match.
- •Match scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Merkur Spiel-Arena.
- •Dortmund missing several key players returning from the World Cup.
- •Düsseldorf's league campaign starts on August 7.
- •Confirmed lineups released by both teams.
- 11:10 PMYahoo Sports — Re-Live: BVB takes on Fortuna Düsseldorf in a friendly
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Confirmed Pre-season Lineups: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs. Borussia Dortmund
"Borussia Dortmund will play their second pre-season fixture on Saturday afternoon as they face 3. Liga side Fortuna Düsseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The hosts are well ahead in their preparations fo...
"Pre-season preparations at Borussia Dortmund are picking up steam. To wrap up the second week of training, BVB travelled to Fortuna Düsseldorf for their second preseason friendly—presented by Vodaf...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 11:10 PMRe-Live: BVB takes on Fortuna Düsseldorf in a friendly
Pre-season preparations at Borussia Dortmund are picking up steam. To wrap up the second week of training, BVB travelled to Fortuna Düsseldorf for their second preseason friendly—presented by Vodaf...
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:17 AMConfirmed Pre-season Lineups: Fortuna Düsseldorf vs. Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund will play their second pre-season fixture on Saturday afternoon as they face 3. Liga side Fortuna Düsseldorf at Merkur Spiel-Arena. The hosts are well ahead in their preparations fo...
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