Mats Hummels: Farewell game today against Juventus at Signal Iduna Park!

Mats Hummels: Farewell game today against Juventus at Signal Iduna Park!

Today, August 10, 2025, Borussia Dortmund is ringing in the new 2025/26 season with a special highlight. The BVB men will meet Juventus Turin at Signal Iduna Park at 5:30 p.m., while the women will fight heated duels against the Italian women from the same club at 1 p.m. in the Rote Erde stadium. This day is not only of sporting significance, but also marks the emotional farewell to football legend Mats Hummels, who officially ends his career as captain in this test match.

Mats Hummels, who had to wait a long time for a dignified farewell after joining in the summer of 2024, is expected to be substituted early, although Niklas Süle could come on the field for him. Overall, there are a few changes on the agenda around Hummels, because while Julian Brandt has to take a seat on the bench, new signing Jobe Bellingham has already secured his place in the attacking midfield. Heidelberg24 reports on intense fights for the coveted regular places, especially between Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha. The BVB line-up against Juventus looks like this: Kobel in goal, Anton, Hummels and Bensebaini in defense, Ryerson, Groß, Sabitzer and Svensson in midfield and Bellingham, Guirassy and Adeyemi in attack.

The big farewell

This test match not only serves as preparation for the season, but also as a big ceremony to honor Hummels, who was able to set numerous milestones in his career. In a total of 509 competitive games for BVB, he did a lot for the club not only in terms of sport but also as a person. Today he will be farewelled by the fans, his teammates and the entire club - an emotional moment that makes the hearts of all BVB supporters beat faster. [Kicker](https://www.kicker.de/inklusive-hummels-verabschiedung-bvb- Feiert-saisoneroeffnung-gegen-juve-1125051/artikel) emphasizes that this day also marks the start of the new season, which will continue with the competitive game in the DFB Cup against RW Essen on August 18th.

The preparations for this season are characterized by intensive training camps, such as the stay in Saalfelden, Austria, from August 4th to 9th. The current season could also last until the end of June, with another highlight being the Club World Cup final on July 13th in New Jersey. If you look at the last performances of the two clubs, Juventus women won the Serie A championship, while the men of the Serie A club finished fourth. This promises an exciting encounter on the pitch.

A look into the future

With Jobe Bellingham in the squad, he is expected to play a key role in the new team, while the entire squad will do their best to overcome the challenges ahead under the leadership of coach Niko Kovač. Hummels' return to the pitch is highly anticipated and it remains to be seen how the various players will fare in their new positions. The fan community can look forward to a thrilling duel!

The sporting preparations are in full swing and the first tests of the season are a crucial step in finding the right balance in the team. The entire BVB family is looking forward to today with anticipation.