The history of Borussia Dortmund

Milestones and background from 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.

    Reinhard Libuda scores the winner at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Borussia become the first German club to win a UEFA European club competition.