Overview
- The handover occurred in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 against Eintracht Frankfurt, which Dortmund won 4–2 on penalties.
- Brandt started and scored the temporary 1–1 before voluntarily passing the armband to Schlotterbeck.
- He explained the decision as a push for continuity because he has not been a regular starter in recent weeks.
- With captain Emre Can still out injured, Brandt remains vice-captain while Schlotterbeck led the team on the night.
- Schlotterbeck’s on-field leadership comes as reports continue to link him with interest from FC Bayern.