The 2012-13 season was a successful one for Borussia Dortmund. The team won the Bundesliga, finishing eight points ahead of runners-up Bayern Munich. They also reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, where they lost to Bayern Munich.

Dortmund's star player during the 2012-13 season was forward Robert Lewandowski, who scored 36 goals in all competitions. Lewandowski was the top scorer in the Bundesliga and was named the Footballer of the Year in Germany. Other key players for Dortmund during the season included midfielders Mario Gotze and Marco Reus, and defenders Mats Hummels and Marcel Schmelzer.

Under manager Jurgen Klopp, Dortmund played a high-pressing, attacking style of soccer known as "gegenpressing." The team was known for their energetic and physical play, and they were able to achieve consistent results despite being up against teams with larger budgets and more star-studded rosters.

Overall, the 2012-13 season was a successful one for Borussia Dortmund. They won the Bundesliga and reached the final of the DFB-Pokal, and their performances throughout the season demonstrated their place among the top teams in German and European soccer. Despite their loss in the DFB-Pokal final, the team's success in other competitions made it a memorable season for Dortmund and their fans.