Highlights
D. Aytekin
90'
+ 5
Full-time: Darmstadt 0-3 Dortmund
Jadon Sancho is triumphant on his Borussia Dortmund return! The Englishman started on the bench but, after Julian Brandt had given them the lead in the first-half, the winger came on after the break and proved decisive, providing an assist for fellow substitute Marco Reus. As the game approached its climax, Youssoufa Moukoko completed the scoring to secure the three points.
Full-time
90'
+ 4
Moukoko denied a second
The substitute almost has a second, but Schuhen is this time equal to his effort.
90'
+ 3
Game over!
A fantastic way to secure the win, as Moukoko rifles a shot in off the crossbar following a one-two with Sabitzer and some quick feet in the penalty area.
Goal probability 
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Shot speed
Shot speed
Shot speed describes the maximum speed in km/h that a ball reaches in a shot on goal. The distance is measured from the location of the shot to the centre of the goal.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
90'
Reus denied
Reus almost grabs his second the game, but Schuhen blocks his attempt from close range with his legs.
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
88'
Substitution
88'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
87'
Substitution
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Substitution
86'
Dortmund looking comfortable
That second goal has really settled the visitors down. They look well on their way to the win now.
81'
Substitution
78'
Reus and Sancho link up!
These two know each other so well, and the two substitutes have given BVB the lead! Malen released Sancho down the right, and his cross allows Reus to tap into an empty net!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
15 minutes left
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69'
Schuhen saves
A Sabitzer curler from distance is pushed behind for a corner at an awkward height.
66'
Evenly matched
Goal attempts
6off target
2on target
5off target
3on target
65'
What. A. Save!
An unbelievable stop from Kobel keeps out a Pfeiffer header that looked a certain goal. Dortmund still in front, somehow!
58'
Sancho shot blocked
A lovely shimmy in the box from the substitute, but his subsequent effort is cleared for a throw-in.
56'
Sancho is back
35 minutes for the winger to make an impact on his second debut.
55'
Substitution
55'
Substitution
50'
Bynoe-Gittens fires wide
Following a quick counterattack, the Englishman can't turn goalscorer after assisting earlier and drags his effort past the upright.
49'
Pfeiffer shot saved
A tame effort is gobbled up by Kobel, but it is a statement of intent early on here for Die Lilien.
46'
Back up and running
Here we go again!
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4
Half-time: Darmstadt 0-1 Dortmund
Dortmund are in front in their opening game of 2024! Julian Brandt was the goalscorer, finishing off some lovely work from Jamie Bynoe-Gittens to bury into the corner. BVB still have Jadon Sancho to introduce from the bench, too, so they will be looking to put the game to bed after the break.
Half-time
45'
+ 3
Substitution
44'
Huge Klarer block
Füllkrug looks like he's about to give Dortmund a two-goal cushion before Klarer puts his body on the line and blocks his effort. That could be crucial.
42'
Malen volleys wide
A speculative effort from the Dutchman ultimately comes to nothing.
39'
Skarke chance
Darmstadt finally have a sight of goal as the forward flashes an effort beyond the post.
Man of the match
© Alex Grimm
31'
Brandt leads the way
That was the midfielder's sixth goal of the Bundesliga season - he is now his side's leading goalscoring in the competition this term.
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
24'
Dortmund in front!
Brandt may be the goalscorer, but this goal is all about Bynoe-Gittens, who picks the ball up in his own half, beats two players and slips fantastic ball into his teammate. The Germany international then buries into the bottom corner with a first-time finish.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
Distance to Goal
Distance to Goal
The distance to goal is measured at the time of the shot - from the position of the ball to the center of the goal.
21'
Brandt denied!
The visitors have the game's first shot on target! Maatsen whips in a fantastic ball, and although Brandt gets on the end of it, his effort is kept out by birthday boy Schuhen.
19'
Lots of running
15'
Youthful
With 35-year-old Hummels not available and 34-year-old Reus only on the bench, Dortmund's average age today is 26,7 - their youngest of the season so far.
9'
Enjoying possession
The hosts have seen plenty of the ball so far as they look to strike early here.
2'
Sabitzer shoots wide
The game's first chance falls to the Austrian, but his effort travels harmlessly wide.
1'
Up and running
We are underway for both teams' first match of 2023!
Kick-off!
0:15
Watch: Here come Dortmund
Head-to-head
These two sides have only met four times previously, with this their first of two matches during the 2023/24 campaign. Six years ago, the hosts ran out 2-1 winners, although Dortmund have won prevailed twice in the head-to-heads so far (one draw).
Darmstadt team news
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Dortmund team news
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Darmstadt starting XI
Schuhen - Bader, Klarer, Maglica - Riedel, Franjić, Holland (c), Karić - Kempe - Pfeiffer, Skarke
Darmstadt subs
Brunst, Isherwood, Zimmermann, Schnellhardt, A. Müller, J. Müller, Gjasula, Vilhelmsson, Torsiello
Dortmund starting XI
Kobel - Meunier, Can (c), Schlotterbeck, Maatsen - Sabitzer, Özcan, Brandt - Malen, Füllkrug, Bynoe-Gittens
Dortmund subs
Meyer, Morey, Reyna, Sancho, Reus, Wolf, Moukoko, Süle, Blank
Lieberknecht on Dortmund
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Win tickets for Der Klassiker!
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0:43
Watch: Sancho returns to Dortmund
3:02
Watch: Old familiars back in the fold at BVB
Minute's silence
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Probable line-ups
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0:30
Watch: Get ready for the Bundesliga's return!
Darmstadt - the season so far
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Dortmund - the season so far
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2:05
Watch: Darmstadt 2-1 Dortmund - previous meeting
2:03
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2:03
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