Key Takeaways:
- Borussia Dortmund progressed to the German Cup Round of 16 after a 5:3 penalty win over Eintracht Frankfurt
- The sides were level 1:1 after extra time, with Dortmund triumphing 4:2 in the subsequent penalty shootout
- Julian Brandt levelled for Dortmund in the 48th minute after Ansgar Knauff had put Frankfurt ahead in the seventh
Match Analysis
Borussia Dortmund booked their place in the German Cup Round of 16 after navigating a tightly contested encounter with Eintracht Frankfurt that required both extra time and penalties to settle. The visitors ultimately emerged victorious, prevailing 4:2 in the shootout after the tie had ended 1:1 in regular and extra time, sealing a 5:3 win on aggregate.
😍 BORUSSIA SIEGT IM ELFMETERSCHIEßEN UND STEHT IM DFB-POKAL-ACHTELFINALE!!! pic.twitter.com/kM7Co6wAP0
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) October 28, 2025
Key Moments
The action began early, with former Dortmund player Ansgar Knauff handing Eintracht Frankfurt a seventh-minute lead on home soil. Borussia Dortmund responded after the interval, as Julian Brandt struck in the 48th minute to bring the scores level.
Despite chances for both teams, neither side managed to break the deadlock during the remainder of regular time or throughout extra time, forcing the match to a penalty shootout.
Shootout Breakdown
In a tense penalty shootout, Dortmund were clinical from the spot. Fabio Silva, Niklas Süle, Carney Chukwuemeka, and Felix Nmecha all successfully converted their penalties for the visitors. For Frankfurt, Can Uzun and Michy Batshuayi found the target, while Ritsu Doan and Fares Chaibi were unable to convert their efforts, tipping the tie in Dortmund’s favour.
Penalty Takers and Outcomes
| Borussia Dortmund | Outcome | Eintracht Frankfurt | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabio Silva | Scored | Can Uzun | Scored |
| Niklas Süle | Scored | Ritsu Doan | Missed |
| Carney Chukwuemeka | Scored | Michy Batshuayi | Scored |
| Felix Nmecha | Scored | Fares Chaibi | Missed |
