Borussia Dortmund through in DFB Cup after shootout win in Frankfurt

Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the DFB Cup Round of 16 for the 2025/26 season following a dramatic penalty shootout win against fellow Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt.

Match Summary

The hosts, Eintracht Frankfurt, took an early lead when former Dortmund youth player Ansgar Knauff found the net in the seventh minute (assisted by Götze). The Black-Yellows struggled to respond immediately but found their equalizer shortly after the restart, with Julian Brandt converting Julian Ryerson`s precise cross from the right wing in the 48th minute.

The match remained tense throughout normal time. Eintracht came closest to taking the lead before the 90-minute mark when Ritsu Dōan struck the woodwork. Extra time proved equally nerve-wracking, punctuated by a goal from Jonathan Burkardt that was disallowed for offside in the 115th minute, keeping the score deadlocked at 1-1 after 120 minutes of play.

Penalty Thriller

The contest proceeded to penalties to decide who would advance. Dortmund demonstrated composure and clinical finishing from the spot, scoring all four of their attempts. Eintracht, however, faltered.

The shootout sequence quickly tilted in BVB`s favor:

• Dortmund’s first penalty (Silva) found the net.
• Frankfurt leveled through Uzun.
• Dortmund’s Süle scored, giving them the lead.
• Eintracht`s Ritsu Dōan missed his attempt, firing the ball over the bar.
• Dortmund remained flawless as Chukwuemeka scored.
• Batshuayi kept Frankfurt`s hopes alive, scoring his shot.
• Nmecha converted BVB`s fourth attempt.
• The tie was decided when Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a fantastic save against Farès Chaïbi, sealing the 4-2 shootout victory for the visitors.

Thanks to Kobel`s heroics and a perfect penalty record, Dortmund successfully marched on to the Round of 16.