Arsenal 2-3 Borussia Dortmund LIVE Score, Emirates Cup 2026: Mikel Arteta Makes Flurry Of Changes In Dying Minutes

A flurry of tactical changes altered the landscape of the match as Arsenal introduced Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, Fábio Vieira, Ife Ibrahim, and Theo Julienne in place of Viktor Gyökeres, Christos Tzolis, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Max Dowman, and Ben White respectively, while Borussia Dortmund countered by bringing on Luca Reggiani to replace Ramy Bensebaini and shore up their defensive line.

Goal! Arsenal pull another one back from the spot!

The Gunners refuse to back down at the Emirates! Christos Tzolis proves to be a handful once again, drawing a crucial foul inside the penalty area to win a spot-kick for his side. Viktor Gyökeres steps up under pressure and makes no mistake, firing a confident right-footed shot straight into the bottom right corner to bring Arsenal right back within striking distance.

Goal! Borussia Dortmund restore their two-goal cushion!

The visitors strike right back to silence the home crowd at the Emirates! Following a dangerous corner kick routine, the ball pinballs into a crowded penalty area. Joane Gadou reacts quickest to the loose ball in the centre of the box, rifling a powerful right-footed shot straight into the high centre of the goal to leave Arsenal with a mountain to climb once again.

Goal! Ethan Nwaneri pulls one back for Arsenal!

The Gunners are right back in it! Christos Tzolis continues to cause problems down the flank, sliding a clever pass into the heart of the penalty area. Ethan Nwaneri arrives with great timing, taking control before unleashing a brilliant left-footed shot right into the high centre of the goal, giving Alexander Meyer no chance and cutting Dortmund's lead in half at the Emirates.

Arsenal pushing hard as Dortmund stand tall!

The second half continues at a frantic tempo at the Emirates Stadium, with Arsenal desperately searching for a way back into the contest.

Felix Nmecha tried to catch the Gunners out from distance following a setup by Carney Chukwuemeka, firing a right-footed shot that flew high and wide to the right.

At the other end, the hosts immediately carved out an opening as young star Max Dowman teed up Ben White. White drove a sharp right-footed shot from the right side of the box toward the top right corner, but Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Alexander Meyer reacted brilliantly to tip it away and preserve his two-goal cushion.

The referee blows the whistle for half-time, and Borussia Dortmund take a commanding two-goal lead into the dressing room against Arsenal in the 2026 Emirates Cup.

The visitors struck early through Samuele Inácio before Konstantinos Karetsas doubled their advantage following a rapid counter-attack. Despite creating a few promising chances—including close efforts from Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel Magalhães, and Kai Havertz—Mikel Arteta's side has been unable to find a way past Alexander Meyer and the resolute Dortmund defense.

Meyer denies Havertz as Arsenal knock on the door!

The Gunners continue to probe for a lifeline, mounting a slick attacking move down the flank. Christos Tzolis floats a pinpoint cross right into the heart of the penalty area, where Kai Havertz rises to meet it.

Havertz powers a firm header toward the top centre of the goal, looking certain to pull one back, but Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Alexander Meyer displays fantastic reflexes to tip the ball away and preserve his clean sheet.

Close for Arsenal!

The Gunners are searching for a way back into the match from a set-piece situation. The dead-ball delivery is floated invitingly into the centre of the penalty area, where center-back Gabriel Magalhães rises highest to meet it. He powers a strong header toward goal, but watches narrowly as his effort misses the target, letting Borussia Dortmund off the hook.

Goal! Borussia Dortmund double their advantage at the Emirates!

Borussia Dortmund strike on the counter-attack to stun the Emirates crowd! Daniel Svensson leads a rapid break down the pitch before slipping a clever pass to Konstantinos Karetsas on the right side of the penalty area. Karetsas cuts inside and unleashes an unstoppable left-footed curler into the top left corner, leaving the Arsenal defense shell-shocked and doubling the visitors' lead.

The action continues at a breathless pace at the Emirates Stadium. Borussia Dortmund are currently leading 1–0, but Mikel Arteta's men are pushing hard for an equalizer in this pre-season showpiece.

Dortmund threatened again when Daniel Svensson slipped through Fábio Silva down the right side of the box, allowing the forward to unleash a right-footed shot that was crucially blocked by the Arsenal defense.

The Gunners quickly turned defense into attack, earning a direct free-kick in a promising position. Viktor Gyökeres stepped up and tried his luck with a powerful right-footed strike from outside the area, but his effort sailed just a bit too high over the crossbar.

Goal! Borussia Dortmund draw first blood at the Emirates!

Borussia Dortmund strike first in the 2026 Emirates Cup! Felix Nmecha unlocked the Arsenal defense with a clever through ball, carving open the backline. Samuele Inácio timed his run to perfection, latching onto the pass in the centre of the box and rifling a precise right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to give the visitors an early lead.

The referee blows his whistle, and the 2026 Emirates Cup showdown between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund is officially underway! Both sides take to the pitch at a packed Emirates Stadium, setting the stage for an electrifying pre-season clash to see who will lift the prestigious trophy.

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A surprise guest in North London!

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has turned up in the stands at the Emirates Stadium, though Arsenal supporters shouldn't get too excited about a blockbuster transfer. The midfielder is simply in attendance to support his brother, Jobe Bellingham, who has been named in the starting XI for Borussia Dortmund ahead of this afternoon's high-profile clash.

Greetings, we are back with our Club Friendly 2026 live blog as Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund face-off at the Emirates Stadium in London, England on Sunday in their second last pre-season outing. Stay tuned for more updates