Borussia Dortmund keep finding new ways to make the unbelievable believable.Friday's 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen was nowhere near the footballing tragedy of 2023, when Dortmund surrendered the title in one of the most painful finales of the 21st century, failing to beat Mainz in the final matchday of the season. But for those inside the packed Signal Iduna Park, this was another night to wonder how on earth it happened.🇩🇪 DORTMUND HAVE SEEN THIS NIGHTMARE BEFORE 2022: Dortmund lead 2–0 in the 88th minute. Werder score THREE late goals to win 3–2. 2026: Dortmund lead 2–0 after 85 minutes. Werder score in the 88th and 90+2nd minutes to draw 2–2. Some things never change. https://t.co/l4ZI2aCpZd— Limitless Football (@lmts_football) October 9, 2026 Dortmund spent 80 minutes struggling to find ideas in the final third, with Werder goalkeeper Karl Hein producing seven saves to frustrate the hosts. Then Niko Kovac introduced substitutes Konstantinos Karetsas and Fabio Silva, and suddenly the game changed. Dortmund looked sharper, quicker and more inventive – and two goals in five minutes appeared to have settled everything.The hosts seemed on course for a fifth win in five games and a dream start to the season. Then came a shocking turnover.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Svensson pulled one back in the 88th minute, giving Bremen a lifeline and setting up a frantic finale. Werder threw everything forward, even as the clock seemed to be working against them. But Dortmund have learned the hard way that when Bremen visit, the drama is never over until the final whistle.A free-kick delivery from Marco Grull caused chaos in the box. Several players were flirting with the offside when the ball was struck, but the goal stood. Niclas Fullkrug – the veteran with the experience and instinct to appear at precisely the right moment – arrived from deep and made it 2-2 in the 90+3rd minute.This was a reminder that changing Dortmund's mentality may be a much bigger job than simply changing the tactics.🇩🇪🟢 INCREÍBLE PIFIA DEL DORTMUND: DOS GOLES CONCEDIDOS EN CUATRO MINUTOS NICLAS FULLKRUG SE LLEVA EL EMPATE AGÓNICO 👀 Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen | Bundesliga https://t.co/EcQGqQ8ICM— Ligas Top del Fútbol (@LigasTopFutbol) October 9, 2026 The ghosts of 2023 were not truly back. This was only a draw, not a title slipping through their fingers. But the familiar feeling of disbelief was unmistakable.And if Dortmund are serious about challenging Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga crown, nights like this cannot keep happening. Bayern rarely need an invitation to take control of a title race. BVB, once again, have given their rivals reason to believe they will not provide a serious challenge.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 5FridayDortmund – Werder 2-2 (0-0)/Svensson , Schlotterbeck 85 – Reis 88, Fullkrug 90+2/Saturday16.30: (11.0) Augsburg (7.75) Bayern (1.20) 16.30: (1.45) Hoffenheim (5.00) Hamburger (6.75) 16.30: (3.05) Mainz (3.60) Leverkusen (2.25) 16.30: (4.70) Paderborn (4.50) Stuttgart (1.65)16.30: (2.35) Union Berlin (3.50) Elversberg (2.90) 19.30: (1.60) RB Leipzig (4.30) Eintr.Frankfurt (5.20)Sunday16.30: (2.10) Koln (3.60) M' gladbach (3.35)18.30: (1.70) Freiburg (3.70) Schalke (5.10) ***odds are subject to change***
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