The history of Borussia Dortmund

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1970–1979

  1. Return to the Bundesliga

    Borussia Dortmund
    3:2
    1. FC Nürnberg
    Location: Dortmund Stadium: Westfalenstadion

    A 3–2 win over 1. FC Nürnberg seals Borussia's promotion.

    After a 1–0 first-leg win, BVB also win the promotion play-off return match at the Westfalenstadion. Their four-year second-division spell ends.