The history of Borussia Dortmund

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

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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. Title narrowly missed

    Borussia Dortmund
    2:2
    Mainz 05
    Bundesliga
    Location: Dortmund Stadium: Signal Iduna Park

    A 2–2 draw against Mainz 05 on the final day is not enough to win the league.

  2. 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.