UEFA Champions League League Stage - 8
Borussia Dortmund 0 - 2 FT Inter
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
M. Akanji 56'
↓ A. Bonny ↑F. Esposito 57'
68' ↓ S. Guirassy ↑K. Adeyemi
↓ P. Zielinski ↑D. Frattesi 74'
75' R. Bensebaini
F. Dimarco 81'
81' ↓ R. Bensebaini ↑J. Brandt
81' ↓ F. Silva ↑C. Chukwuemeka
↓ H. Mkhitaryan ↑A. Diouf 88'
↓ P. Sucic ↑A. Bastoni 88'
↓ M. Thuram ↑L. Martinez 88'
89' ↓ F. Mane ↑Y. Couto
F. Acerbi 90'+1
A. Diouf (D. Frattesi) 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Filippo Mané
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Emre Can
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico Schlotterbeck 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Felix Nmecha 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jobe Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramy Bensebaini
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Maximilian Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Serhou Guirassy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Alexander Meyer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Silas Ostrzinski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yan Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inter
Goalkeepers
Yann Sommer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Manuel Akanji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Acerbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yann Bisseck 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
LuĂs Henrique
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Petar Sučić 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
40%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Piotr Zieliński
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Federico Dimarco 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Forwards
Marcus Thuram
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
25%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Ange-Yoan Bonny
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Josep MartĂnez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Raffaele Di Gennaro
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Cocchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alessandro Bastoni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stefan de Vrij
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matteo Darmian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Bovo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Davide Frattesi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andy Diouf 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Francesco Pio Esposito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lautaro MartĂnez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2019 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 2 | Inter | UEFA Champions League | Signal-Iduna-Park |
| 23/10/2019 | Inter | 2 - 0 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Giuseppe Meazza |
05/11/2019
23/10/2019
Borussia Dortmund Win
Inter Win
Draw
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
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
Nerazzurri Conquer the Yellow Wall Late
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. Inter’s clinical efficiency in the closing stages silenced Signal Iduna Park and solidified their standing in the Champions League elite.
Stalemate in the Ruhr
Signal Iduna Park was braced for a European classic, yet for eighty minutes, the encounter remained a tactical puzzle that neither side seemed capable of solving. Borussia Dortmund operated with a cautious defensive Balance, largely reliant on the individual brilliance of Nico Schlotterbeck to repel the Italian advances. The German side struggled to find their rhythm, managing only a single shot on target throughout the entire match as their 45% possession failed to yield high-quality opportunities. On the other side, Inter controlled possession with 55%, dictating the tempo through the veteran intelligence of Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Despite the dominance of the ball, the first half lacked the Intensity required to break the deadlock, leaving the famous Yellow Wall waiting for a spark that never arrived from the home side.
Dimarco Breaks the Deadlock
The game finally shifted on its axis in the 81st minute when the visitors’ persistent pressure breached the Dortmund wall. Having spent much of the second half probing the flanks, the breakthrough came via F. Dimarco, who found the space necessary to fire home a crucial opening goal. It was a moment of pure clinical execution that rewarded Inter's patience. Until that point, the match had been a cagey affair where the high Stakes of the group phase seemed to weigh heavily on both sets of players. Dimarco’s contribution was the catalyst that forced Dortmund to abandon their rigid structure, leaving them vulnerable to the counter-attack as they desperately pushed forward in search of an equaliser that their low expected goals (xG) suggested was unlikely to manifest against such a disciplined unit.
Stoppage Time Sucker Punch
As the match entered stoppage time, the final blow was delivered with ruthless precision. In the 94th minute, A. Diouf latched onto a well-timed pass from D. Frattesi to double the advantage and end any hope of a Dortmund comeback. This late surge underlined the depth of the Inter squad and their ability to finish matches with high Intensity when the opposition begins to tire. For the hosts, a disappointing evening leaves them languishing in the lower reaches of the table, plagued by an inability to test the opposition goalkeeper. Inter, conversely, climb higher into the top tier, having successfully navigated a difficult away trip with a clean sheet. The result serves as a stark reminder of the gap in quality in the final third, where Inter’s four shots on target produced two goals, effectively silencing the partisan crowd.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Inter?
Federico Dimarco opened the scoring in the 81st minute, followed by an A. Diouf strike in the 94th minute.
Who was the top performer for Borussia Dortmund?
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck was Dortmund's standout player, earning a 7.7 rating for his defensive work before the late collapse.
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 Battle for the Top Eight
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. This is a high-stakes final matchday collision where the winner likely secures direct qualification, while the loser faces a grueling playoff path.
The Setup
As the league stage concludes at Signal Iduna Park, the mathematical tension is palpable. Borussia Dortmund enters this clash with a volatile yet lethal Form, averaging over three goals per game at home. Their defensive Balance has been questionable, but they possess the attacking Stars to overwhelm anyone. Conversely, Inter arrives as verified away specialists, having won 66.7% of their trips this season. Despite a mid-table ranking, both sides understand the Stakes: escaping the top-24 playoff lottery and jumping into the elite top-eight bracket.
Key Battle
The night hinges on the physical duel between Nico Schlotterbeck and the emerging threat of Francesco Pio Esposito. Schlotterbeck has been the defensive anchor for the home side, boasting an impressive 7.7 average rating over five matches. He will be tasked with neutralizing Esposito, whose movement and link-up play have become vital to Inter's counter-attacking blueprint. If the German defender can isolate the young forward, the visitors' primary outlet will be severed.
Our Prediction
Dortmund's home crowd usually tilts the 41.2% win probability in their favor during European nights. We expect a frantic start where S. Guirassy or K. Adeyemi find gaps in an Inter backline led by M. Akanji. While Inter will likely find the net through their structured transitions, Dortmund's sheer volume of chances should see them edge a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the knockout rounds.