# Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund Emirates Cup match

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260810-arsenal-and-borussia-dortmund-emirates-cup-match
> Updated: 2026-08-10T02:17:05.000Z. Sources: 79. Developments: 2.

Borussia Dortmund defeated Arsenal 3-2 during a pre-season friendly in the Emirates Cup. Dortmund’s goals were scored by Samuele Inácio, Konstantinos Karetsas, and Joane Gadou, while Arsenal’s goals came from Ethan Nwaneri and a Viktor Gyökeres penalty. Although Dortmund won the match, Arsenal won the subsequent penalty shootout 5-4 as part of the tournament format.

Following the match, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta expressed dissatisfaction with defensive lapses and a lack of match rhythm. He noted that the squad remains incomplete due to injuries to players such as William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, emphasizing the need for improved collective performance and fitness ahead of the FA Community Shield. The match also featured the unveiling of Arsenal's new signing, Bruno Guimarães.

Dortmund coach Niko Kovač praised the technical ability of newcomer Konstantinos Karetsas, though he noted the youngster still requires physical conditioning.

## Claims

- Borussia Dortmund defeated Arsenal 3-2 in the Emirates Cup. (disputed by 3 sources)
- Konstantinos Karetsas scored for Borussia Dortmund in the 29th minute. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Inacio scored the opening goal for Borussia Dortmund in the 7th minute. (disputed)
- Gadou scored to extend Dortmund's lead to 3-1. (disputed)
- At least 261 people drowned in Germany in the first seven months of 2026. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- Seventy‑five drowning deaths occurred among people aged 11‑30, compared with 49 in the previous year. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- At least 101 people drowned in Germany in June 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The June death toll is the highest since the heat‑summer of 2003. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Around 90% of fatal drownings occur in freely accessible inland waters such as lakes and rivers. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The DLRG advises bystanders to follow a specific safety protocol when witnessing a water emergency. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Higher temperatures draw more people to water and increase underestimation of hazards, contributing to the rise in drownings. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: Arsenal defeated by Borussia Dortmund in Emirates Cup

Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, prompting manager Mikel Arteta to demand defensive improvements ahead of the FA Community Shield.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-defeated-by-borussia-dortmund-in-emirates-cup

### 2026-08-07: Borussia Dortmund defeats Arsenal 3-2 in Emirates Cup

Borussia Dortmund beat Arsenal 3-2 in the Emirates Cup pre-season friendly, highlighted by a debut goal from 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas. Arsenal won the subsequent penalty shootout 5-4.

77 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arsenal-faces-borussia-dortmund-in-emirates-cup-preseason-match

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