Borussia Dortmund began their new season with a convincing 2-0 victory
The opening matches of the new DFB-Pokal campaign delivered plenty of goals
The move is viewed as a strategic investment
The occasion carried extra significance as fans said goodbye to club stalwart
Shakhtar Donetsk head into their fourth UEFA Champions League fixture against a Sporting CP side that has consistently navigated the knockout phase under the competition’s expanded format