UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 FT Villarreal
Popular today
Most read in the last 24 hours
Futmetrix Verdict
87
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
vs
Cerezo Osaka
Sat, Sep 12 • 10:00 UTC
⚡ Form
59
⚖️ Balance
63
🏆 Stakes
67
⭐ Stars
92
Top four ambitions tested in Hiroshima.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Fri, Sep 11
Kyoto Sanga
2-3
Kashiwa Reysol
⚡ Intensity
98
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
0
Segawa sparks stunning ten-man Reysol comeback.
Futmetrix Verdict
90
FT
Sat, Sep 12
Coritiba
3-3
Atletico Paranaense
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
68
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
29
Stoppage-time brace completes ten-man miracle.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' ↓ Konstantinos Karetsas ↑Ethan Nwaneri
38' Waldemar Anton
Pau Navarro 38'
↓ Sergi Cardona Bermúdez ↑Alex Freeman 45'
HT
53' Renato Veiga
↓ Nathan-Dylan Saliba ↑Nicolas Pépé 59'
↓ Tani Oluwaseyi ↑Alberto Moleiro 59'
Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González (Georges Mikautadze) 66'
75' ↓ Felix Nmecha ↑Fábio Silva
75' ↓ Marcel Sabitzer ↑Jobe Bellingham
↓ Tajon Buchanan ↑Alassane Diatta 75'
80' Serhou Guirassy (Fábio Silva)
82' ↓ Ethan Nwaneri ↑Carney Chukwuemeka
82' ↓ Maximilian Beier ↑Kauã Prates
↓ Pau Navarro ↑Gerard Moreno 83'
85' Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy 90'+3
FT
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2024 | Borussia Dortmund | 2 - 2 | Villarreal | Friendlies Clubs | CASHPOINT Arena |
| 07/22/2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 0 - 2 | Villarreal | Friendlies Clubs | CASHPOINT Arena |
08/06/2024
07/22/2022
Borussia Dortmund Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris Saint Germain | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | +5 | |
| 2 | Bayern München | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | +5 | |
| 3 | Barcelona | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +4 | |
| 4 | Manchester United | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 | +4 | |
| 5 | Como | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | +3 | |
| 6 | VfB Stuttgart | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | |
| 7 | Sporting CP | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | +2 | |
| 8 | Manchester City | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | |
| 9 | Aston Villa | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | |
| 10 | Lens | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | |
| 11 | Real Betis | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | |
| 12 | Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | +1 | |
| 13 | Liverpool | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 14 | Real Madrid | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 15 | Arsenal | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 16 | AEK Athens FC | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 17 | AS Roma | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 18 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 19 | PSV Eindhoven | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 20 | Fenerbahçe | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 21 | Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -1 | |
| 22 | Lille | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -1 | |
| 23 | Slavia Praha | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -1 | |
| 24 | Club Brugge KV | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -1 | |
| 25 | Inter | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 26 | Atletico Madrid | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 27 | Napoli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 28 | Lask Linz | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 29 | Viking | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2 | |
| 30 | Galatasaray | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -2 | |
| 31 | FC Porto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | |
| 32 | RB Leipzig | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -3 | |
| 33 | Feyenoord | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -4 | |
| 34 | Sabah FA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -4 | |
| 35 | Slovan Bratislava | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | -5 | |
| 36 | Bodo/Glimt | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | -5 |
P: 1 GD: +5
P: 1 GD: +5
P: 1 GD: +4
P: 1 GD: +4
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +2
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -2
P: 1 GD: -2
P: 1 GD: -2
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -4
P: 1 GD: -4
P: 1 GD: -5
P: 1 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Borussia Dortmund
Villarreal
Borussia Dortmund
Villarreal
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Guirassy's Chaotic Heroics Settle a Five-Goal Signal Iduna Park Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. An astonishing night of European football delivered endless plot twists, culminating in a dramatic late triumph for the German hosts.
Set-Piece Pressure and Own Goal Drama
The atmosphere crackled at Signal Iduna Park before a ball was even kicked under the stadium lights. Borussia Dortmund established the early rhythm, as the hosts edged possession during a highly contested opening period. The initial sparring quickly gave way to relentless offensive waves, turning the final third into a total shooting gallery. A combined 31 attempts flew toward the nets, setting an exceptionally aggressive tone for the evening. The breakthrough arrived in bizarre fashion shortly after the interval. Renato Veiga’s unfortunate own goal in the 53rd minute cracked the stalemate, forcing the visitors to respond. A staggering 16 total corners proved the sheer set-piece pressure exerted at both ends, pushing the match Intensity to the absolute limit. Neither defense could catch a breath in this wide-open European tie.
Substitutes and Swinging Pendulums
Stung by the initial deficit, Villarreal immediately roared back into contention on away soil. The match’s Balance violently swung when Georges Mikautadze unlocked the German backline, teeing up Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González for a sharp 66th-minute equalizer. The momentum shifted yet again in a fixture defined by multiple lead changes and heavy counter-punches. Sensing the game slipping away, the hosts turned to their bench for a crucial spark. The tactical tweak paid immediate dividends. Substitute Fábio Silva proved to be the ultimate difference-maker in the transition phase. Drifting into open space, Silva delivered a pristine assist to Serhou Guirassy with ten minutes left on the clock. That vital 80th-minute strike ignited the home faithful and completely scrambled the visitors' defensive shape.
A Frantic and Chaotic Finale
Just five minutes later, the narrative delivered another massive twist. Guirassy stepped up to the spot under immense pressure and dispatched an 85th-minute penalty, snatching what proved to be the match-winner from a tense draw. The outstanding goalkeeper heroics across the night—nine critical saves in total—could do nothing to stop the late surge. Yet, the drama refused to die quietly. Deep into stoppage time, Guirassy inexplicably turned the ball into his own net during a frantic scramble, gifting the Spaniards a late lifeline and capping off a truly bizarre personal treble. Despite that heart-stopping 93rd-minute scare, Dortmund survived the final siege. They emerged with a massive 3-2 victory in this league stage clash, leaving the visiting squad devastated after a tremendous fight.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A remarkable 31 total shots, relentless corner pressure, and a wild second half featuring lead changes, penalties, and two own goals created absolute chaos.
How dramatic was the late winner by Serhou Guirassy?
Incredibly dramatic. Guirassy converted a high-pressure 85th-minute penalty to break the deadlock, ultimately securing the victory despite his own stoppage-time own goal minutes later.
How did Borussia Dortmund complete the comeback from behind?
Substitute Fábio Silva instantly impacted the game, setting up Guirassy's 80th-minute equalizer before the striker buried the decisive penalty just five minutes later.
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.
Early Maneuvers Under the Lights in Dortmund
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. A tactical chess match awaits as both sides aim for a quiet, steady start to their European campaigns rather than risking an explosive shootout.
The Setup
The updated UEFA Champions League format means every single matchday point counts towards securing top-8 direct qualification or slipping above the top-24 playoff line. However, opening night at Signal Iduna Park carries a remarkably low Stakes rating. Neither Borussia Dortmund nor Villarreal will want to risk early exposure or open themselves up to unnecessary counter-attacks. Our take indicates modest expectations for a thriller, largely driven by a low Form rating that hints at a lack of attacking fluidity from both squads. There is also a distinct lack of heavy-hitting Stars expected to completely dominate the fixture, although N. Schlotterbeck and K. Adeyemi offer genuine top-level quality for the hosts. With Alberto Moleiro pulling the strings for the visitors in midfield, a strong Balance rating suggests this will be a tightly contested, methodical affair where the home side holds only a marginal upper hand.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty, physical contest in the middle of the park. The home midfield's ability to transition quickly out of possession will directly test the away back line's defensive structure, discipline, and stamina.
Our Prediction
Borussia Dortmund are the expected winners on home turf, but it will be an absolute grind. A narrow 1-0 victory seems the most plausible outcome, as the hosts eventually break down a stubborn Yellow Submarine resistance late in the second half through sheer persistence.