Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma face off in pre-season friendly

Borussia Dortmund and AS Roma faced each other in a high-profile pre-season friendly at Signal Iduna Park on August 15, 2026. The match served as the final test for both clubs before their respective league campaigns. Dortmund, managed by Niko Kovac, utilized the match to integrate new signings and refine tactics ahead of their upcoming Supercup match against Bayern Munich.

AS Roma, led by Gian Piero Gasperini, used the fixture to evaluate squad depth and fitness. The match featured notable players such as Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen for Roma, and Serhou Guirassy for Dortmund. The event also highlighted Greek players Konstantinos Karetsas for Dortmund and Konstantinos Koulierakis for Roma.

In parallel club news, AS Roma has been active in the transfer market, pursuing players like Malick Fofana and navigating negotiations for Rodrigo Mora. Additionally, the club announced a new fashion partnership with Dsquared2 and appointed John Galantic as the new CEO. On the women's side, Borussia Dortmund's team secured a 1-0 victory over AS Roma, though the match was marked by a knee injury to player Yasu Wöhrn.