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Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen: Talking points as BVB suffer late collapse

Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck had scored in the last 10 minutes to give Dortmund a 2-0 lead.

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 8:19 AM
Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Werder Bremen: Talking points as BVB suffer late collapse
Key Things to Know
  • Borussia Dortmund surrendered a late two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Werder Bremen.
  • Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck scored within five minutes to give Dortmund a 2-0 advantage.
  • Ludovit Reis and Niclas Fullkrug scored in the 88th and 92nd minutes to level the match.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Borussia Dortmund saw their winning start to the Bundesliga season end following a late collapse in a 2-2 draw against Werder Bremen. After a scoreless 80 minutes, Dortmund took a two-goal lead through Daniel Svensson and Nico Schlotterbeck. However, Werder Bremen mounted a rapid comeback, scoring via Ludovit Reis in the 88th minute and Niclas Fullkrug in stoppage time to secure a point.

Sachin Bhat notes that Dortmund became overly passive and suffered from defensive lapses after taking the lead. While praising Schlotterbeck's overall performance before the late breakdown, the writer argues that the match highlighted BVB's recurring tendency to concede advantage in the closing stages.

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