The history of Borussia Dortmund

Key milestones in the club's history, in chronological order.

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1960–1969

  1. Cup Winners' Cup victory

    Borussia Dortmund
    2:1a.e.t.
    Liverpool FC
    Cup Winners' Cup
    Location: Glasgow Stadium: Hampden Park Neutral venue

    BVB beat Liverpool 2–1 after extra time to win their first European trophy.

1990–1999

  1. Champions League victory

    Borussia Dortmund
    3:1
    Juventus
    Champions League
    Location: München Stadium: Olympiastadion München Neutral venue

    Borussia defeat Juventus 3–1 in the final.

2000–2009

  1. UEFA Cup final in Rotterdam

    Feyenoord Rotterdam
    3:2
    Borussia Dortmund
    UEFA Cup
    Location: Rotterdam Stadium: De Kuip

    Four days after winning the league, Borussia lose the UEFA Cup final 2–3 to Feyenoord.

2010–2019

  1. Champions League final against Bayern

    Borussia Dortmund
    1:2
    Bayern Munich
    Champions League
    Location: London Stadium: Wembley-Stadion Neutral venue

    Borussia lose 1–2 to Bayern Munich in the Wembley final.

2020–2029

  1. Third Champions League final

    Borussia Dortmund
    0:2
    Real Madrid
    Champions League
    Location: London Stadium: Wembley-Stadion Neutral venue

    Borussia lose the Champions League final 0–2 to Real Madrid.