The history of Borussia Dortmund
Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.
More milestones and background for each event.
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Nicknames through the years Three names tell a story of near misses, late goals and an unbeaten season. Read the storiesClose the stories
2000–2009
UEFA Cup final in Rotterdam
Four days after winning the league, Borussia lose the UEFA Cup final 2–3 to Feyenoord.
The final is played at Feyenoord's own De Kuip stadium. Goals by Márcio Amoroso and Jan Koller cannot prevent BVB's defeat.
2010–2019
Champions League final against Bayern
Borussia lose 1–2 to Bayern Munich in the Wembley final.
A late goal decides the all-German final. It is BVB's second appearance in a Champions League final.
2020–2029
Title narrowly missed
A 2–2 draw against Mainz 05 on the final day is not enough to win the league.
Bayern Munich win in Cologne and finish level on points with BVB. Goal difference decides the 2022/23 Bundesliga title.
Third Champions League final
Borussia lose the Champions League final 0–2 to Real Madrid.
At Wembley, BVB keep the score level for much of the match before Madrid score twice late on. It is Borussia's third final in Europe's top club competition.
