# Borussia Dortmund squad changes and DFB-Pokal results

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/borussia-dortmund-squad-and-dfb-pokal-preparations
> Updated: 2026-08-31T08:10:12.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 2.

As the summer transfer deadline approaches, Borussia Dortmund continues to manage squad changes and injury concerns. The club is actively seeking replacements for Giannis Konstantelias, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear during his Bundesliga debut. Potential targets include Jonathan David, amid competition from Atlético Madrid, and Jadon Sancho.

Regarding player availability, midfielder Marcel Sabitzer has confirmed he will remain with the club for the 2026/27 season despite ten inquiries from other clubs, including FC Bologna. Meanwhile, Justin Lerma remains sidelined with a muscular injury.

In the DFB-Pokal, Dortmund secured a 5-0 victory against fifth-tier Hamburg Eimsbütteler Ballspiel-Club (HEBC) in the first round. Held at the Volksparkstadion to accommodate high demand, the match saw a record attendance of 45,917 spectators for a match involving a fifth-division club. The victory featured goals from an own goal by Janek Wrede, Daniel Svensson, Samuele Inacio (two goals), and Fabio Silva, with reserve goalkeeper Alexander Meyer making a starting appearance.

HEBC, a regional club from the Oberliga Hamburg, described the event as the “match of the century” for their 115-year history. Following the win, the club is now preparing for an upcoming Champions League home fixture against Villarreal CF.

## Claims

- The match between HEBC and Borussia Dortmund will take place at the Volksparkstadion. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- HEBC is a fifth-tier Oberliga Hamburg club with approximately 818 to 850 members. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- HEBC qualified for the DFB-Pokal after winning the LOTTO Hamburg-Pokal with a 5-1 victory over Vorwärts Wacker in May. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 on Tuesday. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Borussia Dortmund finished as Bundesliga runners-up last season. (single source)
- More than 41,600 tickets have been sold for the first-round match. (single source)
- Dortmund player Giannis Konstantelias suffered a cruciate ligament tear during a Bundesliga match against Hamburger SV. (single source)
- HEBC intends to use the match proceeds to renovate their club house. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Borussia Dortmund defeats HEBC Hamburg 5-0 in DFB-Pokal

Borussia Dortmund defeated fifth-tier HEBC Hamburg 5-0 in the DFB-Pokal first round, setting a record attendance for a fifth-division club match with over 45,000 fans at the Volksparkstadion.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hebc-hamburg-to-host-borussia-dortmund-in-historic-dfb-pokal-match

### 2026-08-31: Borussia Dortmund manages transfers and injuries ahead of deadline

Borussia Dortmund navigates the transfer deadline, seeking replacements for injured Giannis Konstantelias while confirming Marcel Sabitzer will stay. The club also secured a 5-0 DFB-Pokal win.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bundesliga-clubs-prepare-for-summer-transfer-deadline

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