UEFA Champions League League Stage - 5
Borussia Dortmund 4 - 0 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' S. Guirassy (A. Anselmino)
HT
Juan Foyth 52'
Juan Foyth 52'
54' S. Guirassy
58' K. Adeyemi
↓ T. Partey ↑R. Marin 65'
↓ N. Pepe ↑A. Moleiro 65'
68' ↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka
68' ↓ S. Guirassy ↑F. Silva
71' Karim Adeyemi
↓ S. Comesana ↑D. Parejo 74'
77' ↓ M. Sabitzer ↑J. Bellingham
77' ↓ F. Nmecha ↑P. Gross
↓ T. Buchanan ↑I. Akhomach 83'
↓ S. Mourino ↑P. Navarro 83'
84' ↓ W. Anton ↑E. Can
90' D. Svensson (P. Gross)
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
A. Anselmino 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
85
Passes
9
Duels
W. Anton
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
N. Schlotterbeck 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Y. Couto
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
55
Passes
17
Duels
F. Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
M. Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
D. Svensson 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8
Rating
Forwards
K. Adeyemi
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
43
Passes
19
Duels
J. Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
S. Guirassy 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
6.9
Rating
BENCH
S. Ostrzinski 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Bensebaini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Mane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gross 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
13
Minutes
7.2
Rating
C. Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Can
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Duranville
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Junior 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
6.7
Rating
Defenders
S. Mourino 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Foyth 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.2
Rating
R. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cardona
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
S. Comesana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
T. Partey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
P. Gueye
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Buchanan
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
N. Pepe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
T. Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Marin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Solomon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Mikautadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Akhomach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 2 | Villarreal | Friendlies Clubs | CASHPOINT Arena |
| 22/07/2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 2 | Villarreal | Friendlies Clubs | CASHPOINT Arena |
06/08/2024
22/07/2022
Borussia Dortmund Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +6
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +7
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -8
P: 5 GD: -10
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 Demolition Job: Villarreal Crumbles Under Yellow Wall Pressure
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. This wasn't a match—it was a masterclass in exploiting numerical advantage, as Borussia Dortmund dismantled a hapless Villarreal side to announce their Champions League credentials with a crushing 4-0 rout.
The Red Card That Changed Everything
For 52 minutes, Villarreal clung to hope. Then Juan Foyth's moment of madness—a professional handball that VAR upgraded to red—transformed the evening into a one-sided affair. Dortmund had already struck through Serhou Guirassy's 45th-minute opener, assisted by Alejandro Anselmino, but the numerical balance shifted seismically at the Signal Iduna Park. What followed was a clinic in ruthless finishing. Guirassy doubled the lead two minutes later, before Karim Adeyemi's clinical strike in the 58th minute put the contest beyond redemption. The German winger's movement and composure—earning a 9.2 rating—epitomised Dortmund's lethal edge when space opened up.
Dortmund's Suffocating Control
Possession tells only half the story. Dortmund's 67% control translated into 13 shots, eight on target, with an expected goals tally of 3.62 that vindicated their dominance. Nico Schlotterbeck's imperious defensive display (9.0 rating) ensured Villarreal's toothless attacks rarely troubled the home backline. The visitors managed just two shots on target and 0.79 xG—a damning indictment of their attacking impotence. Daniel Svensson's late fourth goal, assisted by Patrik Gross, merely added gloss to a performance that had been decided long before the final whistle. The intensity never wavered; Dortmund's pressing suffocated Villarreal's midfield from minute one, forcing rushed passes and turnovers in dangerous areas. By full-time, the hosts had registered 628 passes at 91% accuracy—a master class in controlled dominance.
Villarreal's Season in Free Fall
This defeat extends Villarreal's nightmare campaign. Now winless in five matches (0W-1D-4L), with a -8 goal difference and just one point, they're staring at the abyss. Dortmund, meanwhile, climb to 15th in the group standings with 10 points from five games, their form reading WLWWD. The stakes for the Spanish side are now existential—every remaining fixture becomes a six-pointer in a battle for European survival. For Dortmund, this demolition signals they're a force to be reckoned with when firing on all cylinders.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Juan Foyth impact the match?
Foyth's 52nd-minute red card for professional handball tilted the balance decisively. Dortmund scored three goals in the next 38 minutes, transforming a competitive contest into a rout.
What made Karim Adeyemi the standout performer?
Adeyemi's 9.2 rating reflects his clinical finishing, intelligent movement, and relentless pressing. His 58th-minute goal epitomised his lethal edge in open space.
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.
Survival Stakes at Signal Iduna Park
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. This is a lopsided encounter where a dominant home side meets a visiting squad whose European ambitions are effectively over.
The Setup
As the Champions League league stage enters its critical phase, the Stakes couldn't be more divergent. Borussia Dortmund sits comfortably in 10th place, maintaining a steady Form that suggests they are ready for the knockout rounds. Conversely, Villarreal arrives in Germany with a dismal Balance, rooted to 35th in the table with a solitary point. For the Spanish side, this late November trip is a desperate fight for survival, though their lack of Stars performing at the elite level makes a comeback unlikely.
Key Battle
The tactical heart of this match lies in the transition. Dortmund's high-intensity engine room, led by Julian Brandt, will look to suffocate a Villarreal midfield that has struggled to retain possession under pressure. The Yellow Submarine will likely deploy a low block, hoping Gerard Moreno can provide a spark on the counter-attack, but the gulf in quality across the pitch suggests the German giants will dictate the tempo from the opening whistle.
Our Prediction
Expect Borussia Dortmund to dominate the ball and exploit the wide areas. Villarreal's defensive fragile nature will likely crumble under the Yellow Wall's atmosphere. We predict a comfortable 3-0 victory for the hosts, as they pick apart a side that has forgotten how to win on the continental stage.