The history of Borussia Dortmund

Milestones and background from the club's history, in chronological order.

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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.

    Karl-Heinz Riedle scores twice and Lars Ricken adds a goal shortly after coming on. At Munich's Olympiastadion, BVB win their first Champions League title.

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.

    A late goal decides the all-German final. It is BVB's second appearance in a Champions League 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.

    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.