Dortmund celebrates a narrow victory – bitter injury for Cologne’s Hübers!

Dortmund celebrates a narrow victory – bitter injury for Cologne’s Hübers!

1. FC Köln suffered a painful defeat in the away game against Borussia Dortmund on October 27, 2025. Cologne lost 1-0 at Signal-Iduna-Park, although the game was overshadowed by a dramatic incident. Defender Timo Hübers suffered a serious knee injury in the first half and was carried off the pitch in tears. The incident occurred during a challenge with Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy, ​​causing Hübers' knee to twist. The diagnosis for the injury is still pending, but coach Lukas Kwasniok reported that his player was agitated and crying in pain and that he is likely to be out for months.

The match itself was characterized by intense fighting, but only a few highlights. Cologne was initially able to convince defensively in the first half, while Dortmund had more possession. In this phase, Cologne player El Mala missed two good chances that could have been important goals. Goalkeeper Marvin Schwäbe was a real support and saved several shots from Dortmund, who had no shots on goal from Cologne in the second half. Cologne's defense held up bravely, but the offense couldn't set the necessary tone.

The decisive goal

However, Dortmund took their chance in stoppage time. Beier scored the 1-0, which secured the home win. The additional time was extended due to Hübers' injury, so that the spectators could cheer until the last second. The coaches of both teams, Niko Kovac for Dortmund and Kwasniok for Cologne, were actively seen on the sidelines throughout the game, trying to get the best out of their teams.

Hübers' injury shocked not only the team, but also his teammates. Dominique Heinz expressed hopes that the injury was not too serious, but the overall impression remained bleak. Marvin Schwäbe described the evening as a “shitty evening all around” and emphasized his teammate’s suffering. Eric Martel feared that more might have broken than initially thought.

Outlook and reactions

Since the official diagnosis is still pending, it remains to be seen how 1. FC Köln will deal with this setback. Typically, such an injury requires a long rehabilitation process, which could pose a major challenge for the team. The next few weeks will be crucial to stabilize both the sporting and emotional situation in the team. In the meantime, Cologne can take some positive defensive approaches from the game, even if they failed to win a point in Dortmund.

It is now more important than ever for Cologne fans to support the team in these difficult times and not to lose hope that Timo Hübers will return soon. A healthy Hübers will be an important building block for FC in defense.

In another game on the same day, Werder Bremen beat 1. FC Union Berlin 1-0. This shows that the league remains exciting, despite the setbacks that the teams have to accept due to injuries.