# Dortmund vs Leverkusen: DFB-Pokal Clash of Titans at Signal Iduna Park!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/dortmund-vs-leverkusen-dfb-pokal-clash/  
Published: 2025-12-01  
Updated: 2025-12-01  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Borussia Dortmund host Bayer Leverkusen in a blockbuster DFB-Pokal Round of 16 showdown on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (8:00 PM CET / 12:30 AM IST Wed), at Signal Iduna Park. Fresh off Dortmund’s 2-1 Bundesliga win over Leverkusen (Anselmino & Adeyemi goals), Niko Kovač’s Yellow Wall warriors face Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten Werkself in a rematch dripping with rivalry. Can BVB reach quarters?

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## Match Essentials: Dortmund vs Leverkusen

| Aspect | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Date & Time | Tue, Dec 2, 2025 |
| Venue | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund |
| Competition | DFB-Pokal Round of 16 |
| Recent Form | Dortmund: W vs Leverkusen (Bundesliga); Leverkusen: L 1-2 (recent H2H) ​ |
| H2H Record | Dortmund edge recent ties (2-1 Nov 29); Leverkusen 8x Pokal meetings ​ |
| Key Stats | Dortmund: 120km run vs Leverkusen; Leverkusen: 49 shots in recent loss ​ |
| Top Threats | BVB: Adeyemi (3rd straight goal); Leverkusen: Grimaldo/Wirtz creativity ​ |

Dortmund overtook Leverkusen for 3rd in Bundesliga; Pokal stakes sky-high—BVB home invincibility vs Werkself’s cup pedigree.

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## Team News & Tactical Fireworks

**Dortmund:** Solid squad post-Bundesliga win; Adeyemi/Anselmino clinical (2/6 shots). Kovač eyes rotation—Yellow Wall (81k fans) fuels press.​

**Leverkusen:** Alonso’s unbeaten run dented; 16 shots yielded 1 goal last time. Wirtz/Grimaldo key for counters; set-pieces vital vs BVB headers.​

**Prediction:** Dortmund 2-1 Leverkusen—home edge seals it in extra-time thriller.​

Recent buzz? BVB’s 120km run/160 sprints crushed Leverkusen.

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## How to Watch Dortmund vs Leverkusen

| Region | Broadcaster/Stream | Details |
| --- | --- | --- |
| India | Sony Sports/SonyLIV | Live 12:30 AM IST; free highlights ​ |
| Germany/Europe | Sky Deutschland/ARD (Erstes) | 8:00 PM CET; free TV/stream |
| USA | ESPN+/Paramount+ | Late-night slot; live commentary |
| Global | DFB-Pokal app/OneFootball | VPN access; official replays ​ |

Indian fans—midnight thriller awaits!.​

## FAQs

### **Q1: What’s at stake in Dortmund vs Leverkusen DFB-Pokal?**

Round of 16 progression—Dortmund chase quarters at home; Leverkusen seek revenge post 1-2 Bundesliga loss.​

### **Q2: Key players deciding Dortmund vs Leverkusen?**

  
BVB: Adeyemi (20th Bundesliga goal), Anselmino headers; Leverkusen: Wirtz creation amid 49-shot frustration.