The 2012–13 season was a standout campaign for Borussia Dortmund under Jürgen Klopp. It began with a DFB-Pokal win over FC Oberneuland on August 18, 2012, and Dortmund’s Bundesliga opener followed on August 25 against Werder Bremen. Despite starting strong, their 31-match unbeaten league run ended on September 22 against Hamburger SV.
In the UEFA Champions League, Dortmund topped the “group of death” featuring Ajax, Manchester City, and Real Madrid. They progressed to the final after a thrilling 4–3 aggregate win over Real Madrid, with José Mourinho criticizing referee Howard Webb for not sending off Mats Hummels during the tie. On May 25, Dortmund faced Bayern Munich in the first all-German Champions League Final, narrowly losing 2–1.
Domestically, Dortmund finished second in the Bundesliga and reached the quarter-finals of the DFB-Pokal. They were also runners-up in the DFL-Supercup. Robert Lewandowski starred with 24 league goals and 36 across all competitions, cementing his place as a top striker. Despite falling short in key moments, the season was marked by Dortmund’s thrilling Champions League run and attacking football.
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