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Borussia Dortmund suffered a 0-1 home defeat against Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal Round of 16, marking their first home loss since March. Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza scored the decisive goal. Emre Can performed well defensively, winning most of his duels against Leverkusen’s Poku. Waldemar Anton received a yellow card for Dortmund’s second foul of the game. Fabio Silva made his first start for Dortmund, following a recent assist. The loss casts a shadow over Dortmund’s previously strong season start, ending their DFB-Pokal hopes and potentially impacting their chances of winning any trophy this season. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig advanced in the DFB-Pokal, defeating Magdeburg.

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Dortmund’s DFB-Pokal Dream Crushed by Leverkusen in Home Upset

DORTMUND, GERMANY – December 3, 2025 – Borussia Dortmund’s aspirations for DFB-Pokal glory were dashed last night as they fell 0-1 at home to Bayer Leverkusen in a hard-fought Round of 16 clash. The defeat marks Dortmund’s first home loss since March, a significant blow to their season following a promising start.

Youngster Ibrahim Maza proved to be the hero for Leverkusen, netting the game’s only goal. While Dortmund captain Emre Can delivered a strong defensive performance, winning a majority of his battles against Leverkusen’s attack, the team ultimately failed to find the back of the net.

The match also saw Fabio Silva make his first start for Dortmund, a decision that came three days after he assisted Adeyemi’s goal. Defender Waldemar Anton received a yellow card.

The loss is a bitter pill for Dortmund to swallow, ending their DFB-Pokal campaign and raising questions about their ability to secure silverware this season. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig secured their place in the next round of the DFB-Pokal with a victory over Magdeburg.

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