Substitute Andrich Scores as Leverkusen Upsets Dortmund in Bundesliga Opener

DORTMUND, Germany (Interstat) — Robert Andrich came off the bench to score the decisive goal, leading Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

The midfielder broke a stalemate in the 42nd minute at Signal Iduna Park, finishing an attacking sequence assisted by Rami Bensebaïni. Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy were also credited with assists on the play. All three players later received yellow cards in a physical match.

The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored Dortmund. The win gives Leverkusen a perfect start to its league campaign, while Dortmund begins with a home defeat.