During the 1997–98 German football season, Borussia Dortmund competed in the German Bundesliga, finishing 10th.
Season summary Manager Ottmar Hitzfeld was promoted to sporting director, and Nevio Scala was appointed as his replacement. Under Scala, Dortmund made a strong showing in the Champions League: although they failed to defend the title, there was no shame in their semi-final defeat to eventual winners Real Madrid. Of more concern was their league form, coming 10th (their lowest finish since 1991). This prompted his departure; replacing him was his assistant Michael Skibbe, making him (until 2016) the youngest Bundesliga head coach of all time.
First-team squad Squad at end of season
Left club during season
Competitions DFB-Ligapokal
Preliminary round
Semi-finals
Bundesliga
League table
UEFA Super Cup
Intercontinental Cup
Final
Champions League
Group stage
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
References