Drama in Dortmund: FC Köln is defeated and Hübers is seriously injured!

Drama in Dortmund: FC Köln is defeated and Hübers is seriously injured!

In a dramatic duel under the floodlights of Signal Iduna Park, 1. FC Köln suffered a bitter defeat on October 25, 2025. Cologne lost 1-0 to Borussia Dortmund in the last minute of the game thanks to a goal from national player Maximilian Beier, whose goal came in the 96th minute. The game was characterized by a tough struggle, with Dortmund dominating the ball but unable to capitalize on their scoring opportunities, especially in the first half.

A dark shadow fell over the game when Cologne defender Timo Hübers was seriously injured in a duel. The scene, which minutes later caused concern among teammates, resulted in Hübers having to be transported off the pitch on a stretcher. After this injury, Cologne was outnumbered and was no longer able to intervene significantly in the game. Goalkeeper Marvin Schäbe spoke clearly about the worrying situation after the game, while his defense colleagues Dominique Heintz and Eric Martel were also concerned about the defense chief's condition. [Welt] reports on the dominant performance of Dortmund, who despite their superiority were unable to take the lead early on.

Cologne's next challenges

Despite the defeat, 1. FC Köln put up some resistance and proved to be an unpleasant opponent for the big names in the league. A highlight at FC was Saïd El Mala's good chance in the first half, but it was wasted. With this defeat behind them, the Cologne team is now looking ahead to their next challenge: on Wednesday (8:45 p.m.) FC Bayern awaits in the DFB Cup at the Rheinenergiestadion.

Dortmund's victory was of great importance for coach Edin Terzić's team, as they temporarily climbed to third place in the table and thus remain in touch with the two leaders from Munich and Leipzig. Waldemar Anton from Dortmund emphasized the importance of this victory after the team had to fight for a long time to see the reward for their efforts.

Fears of rising injury rates

But not only Cologne, but also the entire Bundesliga is constantly under pressure from injuries. A recent study by insurance broker Howden shows an increase in injury rates in football, confirming the trend of recent years. With 1,255 injuries, the Bundesliga has the highest rate among the five major leagues in Europe. According to the Men's European Football Injury Index, an injury occurred on average every 52 minutes, highlighting the sheer intensity of the game. In view of these frightening figures, concerns about the physical demands on the players are growing, especially since the Champions League preliminary round includes eight games for the first time this season. [Football data] speaks of an alarming situation, especially considering that the average length of absence for knee injuries is 51.46 days.

It remains to be hoped for 1. FC Köln and its loyal supporters that Timo Hübers will get fit again quickly and that the team can tackle the coming challenges with a strong team spirit.