UEFA Champions League League Stage - 2
Borussia Dortmund 4 - 1 FT Athletic Club
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' D. Svensson (K. Adeyemi)
Aitor Paredes 43'
HT
↓ I. Williams ↑G. Guruzeta 46'
↓ D. Vivian ↑A. Laporte 46'
↓ M. Jauregizar ↑I. Ruiz de Galarreta 46'
50' C. Chukwuemeka (S. Guirassy)
Andoni Gorosabel 59'
G. Guruzeta 61'
63' ↓ C. Chukwuemeka ↑J. Brandt
63' ↓ K. Adeyemi ↑M. Beier
↓ U. Gomez ↑N. Serrano 63'
69' ↓ N. Sule ↑N. Schlotterbeck
69' ↓ J. Bellingham ↑F. Nmecha
↓ M. Sannadi ↑I. Sanchez 80'
82' S. Guirassy (M. Sabitzer)
87' ↓ S. Guirassy ↑F. Silva
89' Maximilian Beier
90' J. Brandt (M. Beier)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
G. Kobel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
N. Sule 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
W. Anton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Bensebaini 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
92
Passes
7
Duels
Midfielders
J. Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Sabitzer 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
J. Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
D. Svensson 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
K. Adeyemi
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
C. Chukwuemeka
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Guirassy 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
A. Meyer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Schlotterbeck
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Brandt 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
P. Gross
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Beier 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
27
Minutes
6.9
Rating
F. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
U. Simon 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
A. Gorosabel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Vivian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
A. Paredes
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
70
Passes
15
Duels
I. Lekue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
A. Rego 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
9
Duels Won
82%
Win %
M. Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
I. Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
U. Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
R. Navarro
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
M. Sannadi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
BENCH
M. Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Padilla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Laporte 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Y. Berchiche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Boiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Sancet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Ruiz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Guruzeta
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
8
Rating
N. Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24/07/2021 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 2 | Athletic Club | Friendlies Clubs | Kybunpark |
24/07/2021
Borussia Dortmund Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +6
P: 2 GD: +5
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Dortmund's Four-Goal Masterclass Leaves Athletic Club Searching for Answers
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This wasn't a contest—it was a statement of intent from Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League's opening phase, exposing Athletic Club's defensive frailties on the continent's grandest stage.
Early Dominance Sets the Tone
From the opening whistle at Signal Iduna Park, the intensity was suffocating. Karim Adeyemi's assist for D. Svensson's 28th-minute opener arrived with the inevitability of a thunderstorm—Dortmund's press was relentless, their movement crisp. By the interval, BVB had already stamped their authority across the pitch, controlling 52% possession while creating genuine danger with every incursion forward. Athletic Club, arriving in Germany with form that read LL, simply couldn't match the tempo.
Chukwuemeka's Clinical Touch Seals the Narrative
Carney Chukwuemeka arrived in the second half as the executioner. His 50th-minute finish, set up by Serhou Guirassy, doubled Dortmund's lead and effectively ended the contest. The balance of power had shifted irreversibly. Athletic Club's brief moment of resistance came through Gorka Guruzeta's 61st-minute penalty-area finish—a consolation that merely delayed the inevitable. By the 82nd minute, Guirassy's second goal made it 3-1, and Julian Brandt's late strike wrapped up a demolition that left the Spanish visitors without a prayer.
The Data Tells a Ruthless Story
Dortmund's 13 shots (8 on target) versus Athletic Club's 6 (3 on target) revealed the chasm in quality. The hosts' 86% pass accuracy and 531 total passes created a suffocating control that Athletic Club's 84% accuracy and 487 passes simply couldn't challenge. This wasn't luck—it was systematic superiority. With xG favoring Dortmund 1.18 to 0.95, the scoreline felt almost conservative.
Key Questions
What caused the five-goal thriller?
Dortmund's relentless pressing and clinical finishing overwhelmed Athletic Club's porous defence. The visitors' 0-point form made them sitting ducks.
Who were the standout performers?
Chukwuemeka (8.2 rating, 1 goal) led Dortmund's charge. Guruzeta's late strike (8.0 rating) was Athletic Club's sole bright spot.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
The Playoff Precipice
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 22/100. This clash represents a desperate fight for continental survival as Athletic Club attempt to claw their way back toward the top-24 playoff line against a prolific German powerhouse.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage intensifies on October 01, 2025, Borussia Dortmund find themselves in a position of relative strength. Sitting 10th in the table, the hosts have displayed a lethal Form in front of goal, netting 19 times in just six matches. Their objective at Signal Iduna Park is clear: secure a victory to break into the top-eight bracket for direct qualification. Conversely, the Stakes could not be higher for Athletic Club. Currently languishing in 28th place, the Basque side is staring at an early exit from the competition. Their defensive Balance has been tested, conceding nine goals while struggling to find the net at the other end, making this a quintessential battle for survival in the new European format.
Key Battle
The defining tactical struggle will center on the Dortmund midfield's ability to dismantle a desperate Athletic low block. Without individual Stars dominating the narrative in the selection sheets, the focus shifts to the collective units. The home side's creative engine room has been the catalyst for their high-scoring run, and they will look to overwhelm an Athletic back line that has lacked cohesion during this continental campaign. If the visitors cannot disrupt the rhythm of the Dortmund transitions, their stay in the competition may be effectively over before the winter break.
Our Prediction
The gulf in confidence is likely to dictate the flow. Dortmund will dominate possession early, utilizing the rapturous atmosphere of their home ground to pin Athletic back. While the visitors may offer stern resistance in the first half, the cumulative pressure should see the hosts break through. We expect a 2-0 victory for Dortmund, a result that cements their top-eight credentials while leaving Athletic Club with a mountain to climb to reach the playoff spots.