Borussia Dortmund were stunned on the opening day of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season as newly-promoted side St. Pauli fought back to secure a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Millerntor-Stadion. In a match with filled with lots of intensity and dramas, BVB looked to have done enough for three points only to be denied by Eric Smith's strike in stoppage time. Softfootball reports.
The game began in chaotic fashion with confetti covering the pitch and a loud home crowd creating a special atmosphere. St. Pauli nearly stunned the visitors after 17 minutes when Waldemar Anton's miscued clearance fell kindly for Andreas Hountondji, but Gregor Kobel produced a vital save.
Dortmund responded quickly as Serhou Guirassy forced a strong stop from Nikola Vasilj, before the St. Pauli goalkeeper denied Pascal Gro following neat play from Karim Adeyemi.