Emotional Farewell for Mats Hummels as Borussia Dortmund Fall to Juventus in Pre-Season Clash
Borussia Dortmund wrapped up their pre-season campaign with a 2–1 home defeat to Juventus, in a match that doubled as a heartfelt farewell to club legend Mats Hummels.
The 35-year-old defender, a 2014 World Cup winner and veteran of 508 appearances for Dortmund and 78 caps for Germany, was honoured before leaving the pitch to a standing ovation. Hummels walked through a guard of honour formed by both sets of players, marking the end of an era at Signal Iduna Park.
On the pitch, Andrea Cambiaso stole the spotlight. The Italian wing-back opened the scoring in the 16th minute, slotting home from a pinpoint cross by Pierre Kalulu. He added a second in the 53rd minute, finishing off a sharp team move involving João Mário, Jonathan David and Kenan Yildiz with a rocket past Gregor Kobel.
Dortmund pulled one back late in the game, as Maximilian Beier smashed the ball in off the crossbar in the 89th minute — but it wasn't enough to spoil Juve's night.
Pre-Season Friendly
Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Juventus
Goals: Cambiaso 16' (0–1), Cambiaso 53' (0–2), Beier 89' (1–2)
¡Un líder en la zona defensiva! ⚽️🇩🇪
— Deportes RPC (@deportes_rpc) August 10, 2025
El defensor alemán Mats Hummels se retiró al final de la pasada temporada, pero hoy inició de la partida en el choque de pretemporada que el Borussia Dortmund perdió 1-2 contra la Juventus para despedirse en el Signal Iduna Park.… pic.twitter.com/a8OFu0w0QB
