Juventus suffered a defeat at the hands of Dortmund in a game that mirrored Hummels' departure spectacle
Borussia Dortmund Bid Farewell to Mats Hummels in 1-2 Loss to Juventus
Borussia Dortmund suffered a 1-2 defeat in Mats Hummels' farewell match, played against Italian record champions Juventus Turin at a sold-out Signal Iduna Park. The goals came from Andrea Cambiaso for Juventus at the 16th and 53rd minutes, while Maximilian Beier scored a late consolation goal for Dortmund in the 89th minute.
The match began with Hummels, who started as captain, being greeted with cheers and "Mats Hummels" chants from the enthusiastic fans. However, just a minute into the game, Hummels was substituted off, receiving a guard of honor and a standing ovation for his service. His long career at Dortmund, spanning 508 competitive appearances, came to an end in front of 81,365 spectators.
Juventus took control of the game after scoring the first goal, and the flow of the match became increasingly lost due to numerous substitutions. Andrea Cambiaso scored both goals for Juventus, opening the scoring with their first attack and doubling the lead after halftime.
In the 89th minute, Maximilian Beier scored a late goal for Dortmund, giving the home side a consolation but not enough to avoid defeat. It's worth noting that Niklas Süle was substituted out due to an apparent ankle injury during the first half, but none of the sources mentioned any injury sustained by him during this match.
With the loss, Borussia Dortmund will now focus on their upcoming match in the first round of the DFB-Pokal against Rot-Weiss Essen, scheduled for August 18, 8:45 PM. Niko Kovac will lead Dortmund in the new season of the Bundesliga, which starts for Dortmund at St. Pauli on August 23.
Despite Mats Hummels' emotional farewell, his former team Borussia Dortmund succumbed to a 1-2 defeat in a football match against Juventus Turin. The game, marked by Hummels' 81,365 spectators, saw Juventus gaining control after scoring the first goal, with Andrea Cambiaso securing a brace for the Italian champions, while Maximilian Beier scored a late goal for Dortmund in soccer.
