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Heavy Rain Forces Dortmund to Relocate Marbella Training

Sessions have shifted to the larger Marbella Football Center, with improved weather expected from Tuesday.

Overview

  • Borussia Dortmund moved Sunday’s training to the Marbella Football Center after the Banus pitch was left unplayable by persistent rain.
  • The team is sharing the complex with FK Bodø/Glimt and FC Basel, which features former BVB goalkeeper Marwin Hitz.
  • The alternative venue is roughly a 30‑minute drive from the team hotel, prompting adjustments to schedules and logistics.
  • Spanish authorities issued a red alert for heavy rain on the Costa del Sol, with phone warnings briefly interrupting a team meeting.
  • Rain is forecast to continue through Monday’s planned day off, with significantly better conditions expected from Tuesday.