UEFA Champions League Gameweek 1
Borussia Dortmund 3 - 2 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' ↓ K. Karetsas ↑E. Nwaneri
38' Waldemar Anton
Pau Navarro 38'
Sergi Cardona 42'
HT
↓ S. Cardona ↑A. Freeman 46'
53' R. Veiga
↓ N. Saliba ↑N. Pepe 59'
↓ T. Oluwaseyi ↑A. Moleiro 59'
S. Mourino (G. Mikautadze) 66'
75' ↓ F. Nmecha ↑F. Silva
75' ↓ M. Sabitzer ↑J. Bellingham
↓ T. Buchanan ↑A. Diatta 75'
80' S. Guirassy (F. Silva)
82' ↓ Borussia Dortmund ↑C. Chukwuemeka
82' ↓ M. Beier ↑K. Prates
Santiago Mouriño 83'
↓ P. Navarro ↑G. Moreno 83'
85' S. Guirassy
S. Guirassy 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Kouakou Joane Gadou 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Waldemar Anton
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Daniel Svensson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Julian Ryerson 
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
45
Passes
14
Duels
Joey Veerman
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
87
Passes
8
Duels
Felix Nmecha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Maximilian Beier 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Konstantinos Karetsas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
27
Entry
Marcel Sabitzer 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Serhou Guirassy 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.4
Rating
BENCH
Alexander Meyer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Patrick Drewes
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Reggiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kauã Prates
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Nwaneri 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
5
Blocks
Jobe Bellingham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuele Inácio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Mathis Albert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Péter Gulácsi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Pau Navarro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Renato Veiga 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Sergi Cardona
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Santi Comesaña
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
59
Passes
12
Duels
Pape Gueye
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
54
Passes
8
Duels
Tajon Buchanan
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Nathan-Dylan Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Georges Mikautadze
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Luíz Júnior
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rubén Gómez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Logan Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Freeman 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Macia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Pépé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilias Akhomach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoze Pérez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -6
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: 24/100. 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.