Borussia Dortmund beat HEBC Hamburg 5-0 in the DFB Pokal, imposing their 4-3-3 structure against a deep 5-4-1 through sustained territorial control and repeated pressure around the penalty area. Dortmund held 77.0% possession and generated 3.89 xG from 36 shots, 12 of which were on target, illustrating the scale of their control even if the final margin exceeded their expected-goals total. Daniel Svensson and Fabio Silva were among the Dortmund scorers, providing named attacking contributions in a performance built on circulation, width and volume rather than transition-heavy football. HEBC managed two shots and one on target, with their 0.26 xG reflecting how rarely they reached threatening positions. Dortmund’s goalkeeper saved the only shot on target faced, finishing with a 100.0% save percentage, while HEBC’s keeper faced 12 on-target attempts and recorded a 58.33% save rate. Dortmund progress with an emphatic early cup statement.