Felix Nmecha scored twice, including a stunning bicycle kick, as Borussia Dortmund defeated SC Paderborn 3-0 on September 12, 2026. The midfielder found the net in the 80th and 89th minutes to secure the win for the Black and Yellows. Dortmund now sits second in the Bundesliga with nine points from three games.
The opening goal came from Fábio Silva in the fifth minute after a pass from Serhou Guirassy. Dortmund dominated possession but struggled to add a second until Nmecha struck in the 80th minute following a cross from Maximilian Beier. Just nine minutes later, he doubled his tally with a remarkable bicycle kick from close range after a assist by Marcel Sabitzer.
With this victory, Dortmund has now won five consecutive games and has a goal difference of +6. The side has scored eight goals and conceded only two this season. Their next challenge arrives on September 19 with an away trip to VfB Stuttgart, currently 14th in the table.
Nmecha expressed satisfaction with his performance and highlighted the importance of team unity. "We played as a unit today and took our chances," said the 23-year-old midfielder. His brace shows his growing influence in Dortmund’s attacking play under head coach Nuri Şahin. The Borussia Dortmund squad is benefiting from a strong run of form, as evidenced by recent results. The win over Paderborn has solidified the team’s position in the upper half of the table and they approach the coming weeks with confidence.
VfB Stuttgart had shown interest in Fábio Silva. The Bundesliga club's sporting director, Fabian Wohlgemuth, confirmed: "A year ago, we also took a look at him." A move never materialised, however. Silva, who scored in the 3-0 home win over Paderborn on September 12, is in a good phase according to Wohlgemuth. Borussia, sitting second with nine points from three games, face Stuttgart next on September 19.
Coach Niko Kovac explained why Felix Nmecha started on the bench in the 3-0 win over Paderborn. "We have so many good players," Kovac said. Rotation is necessary to manage the workload after many games for club and country. Nmecha, who came on to score a brace, confirmed: "I'm not dissatisfied at all." Dortmund, second in the league with nine points from three games, face Stuttgart on September 19.
Serhou Guirassy spoke about his strong form. "Yes, that's right. The team is also in great form," said the striker. He played his 100th game for BVB on Tuesday without knowing it. The 30-year-old has already recorded six goal contributions this season. Dortmund, which is second in the table with nine points from three games, faces Stuttgart on September 19.
