15 Facts About Dortmund

1. Borussia Dortmund maintained their lead at the top of the Bundesliga after a thrilling five-goal classic against old rivals Bayern Munich, but a violent post-match altercation has overshadowed the game.

2. Borussia Dortmund fans mock Bayern Munich with Arsene Wenger taunts after Bundesliga victory.

3. Borussia Dortmund moved seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga after Paco Alcacer hit the winner against rivals Bayern Munich.

4. Borussia Dortmund had a chance on Saturday to prove that its hot start to the season wasn't a fluke.

5. Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc refuses to buy in to forthcoming opponents Bayern Munich labelling BVB favourites ahead of the weekend's BUndesliga Klassiker.

6. Borussia Dortmund will not get "an extra goal" for being named as the favourites in the upcoming clash against Bayern Munich, sporting director Michael Zorc has said.

7. Borussia Dortmund has a table tennis team, playing in the first Bundesliga.

8. Borussia Dortmund has a women's handball team playing in the first Bundesliga.

9. In 2009, Dortmund was classified as a Node city in the Innovation Cities Index published by 2thinknow.

10. As of 2012, Dortmund had a population of 571,403 of whom about 177,000 were of non-German origin.

11. In 2009, Dortmund was classified as a Node city in the Innovation Cities Index published by 2thinknow and is the most sustainable city in Germany.

12. In 1920, Dortmund was one of the centres for resistance to the Kapp Putsch—a right military coup launched against the Social Democratic-led government.

13. In 2009, Dortmund was classified as a Node city in the Innovation Cities Index published by 2thinknow and is the most sustainable and digital city in Germany.

14. Borussia Dortmund fined €50k and hit with fans ban over offensive banner.

15. Borussia Dortmund reportedly have no intention of selling Jadon Sancho amid fresh speculation linking Paris Saint-Germain with a move for the youngster.