The 1997-98 season was a successful one for Borussia Dortmund. The team won the Bundesliga, finishing six 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 1997-98 season was forward Karl-Heinz Riedle, who scored 18 goals in all competitions. Riedle was a key part of the team's attack and was known for his clinical finishing in front of goal. Other key players for Dortmund during the season included midfielders Jurgen Kohler and Andreas Moller, and defenders Matthias Sammer and Stefan Reuter.

Under manager Nevio Scala, Dortmund played a possession-based, attacking style of soccer. The team was known for their creative attacking play and their ability to score goals from a variety of different sources.

Overall, the 1997-98 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.