UEFA Champions League Gameweek 3
FC Copenhagen 2 - 4 FT Borussia Dortmund
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
F. Nmecha (J. Bellingham) 20'
33' W. Anton
HT
60' Lukas Lerager
R. Bensebaini 61'
↓ Y. Couto ↑J. Ryerson 62'
↓ M. Beier ↑F. Silva 62'
↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka 62'
63' ↓ B. Meling ↑M. Lopez
Ramy Bensebaini 74'
75' ↓ P. Hatzidiakos ↑M. Garananga
75' ↓ J. Larsson ↑V. Dadason
F. Nmecha (C. Chukwuemeka) 76'
↓ F. Nmecha ↑M. Sabitzer 77'
81' ↓ E. Achouri ↑M. Madsen
81' ↓ W. Clem ↑Y. Zague
↓ R. Bensebaini ↑A. Anselmino 85'
F. Silva 87'
89' Yoram Zague
90' V. Dadason (J. Suzuki)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
Dominik Kotarski 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Junnosuke Suzuki 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Pereira 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pantelis Hatzidiakos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Birger Meling
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Midfielders
Jordan Larsson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Lukas Lerager 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
William Clem
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Elias Achouri
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Youssoufa Moukoko 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Viktor Claesson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Rúnar Alex Rúnarsson 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oscar Gadeberg-Buur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Munashe Garananga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcos López 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Yoram Zague
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mads Emil Madsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dominik Sarapata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Viktor Bjarki Dadason 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
Gregor Kobel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Waldemar Anton
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Nico Schlotterbeck 
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
105
Passes
6
Duels
Ramy Bensebaïni 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Yan Couto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Felix Nmecha 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jobe Bellingham
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Daniel Svensson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Julian Brandt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Maximilian Beier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Serhou Guirassy
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
Silas Ostrzinski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Niklas Süle
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Ryerson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Anselmino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pascal Groß
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carney Chukwuemeka 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Marcel Sabitzer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fábio Silva
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Karim Adeyemi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2022 | FC Copenhagen | 1 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League | Parken |
| 09/06/2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 0 | FC Copenhagen | UEFA Champions League | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
11/02/2022
09/06/2022
FC Copenhagen Win
Borussia Dortmund Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +9
P: 3 GD: +8
P: 3 GD: +7
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +6
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 3 GD: +4
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: +2
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -7
P: 3 GD: -8
P: 3 GD: -5
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
FC Copenhagen
Borussia Dortmund
FC Copenhagen
Borussia Dortmund
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Nmecha's Double Ignites Dortmund's European Statement at Parken
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. In a match that swung between tactical control and late-game desperation, Borussia Dortmund dismantled FC Copenhagen's European hopes with a clinical 4-2 victory that proved possession and precision trump passion in the Champions League.
Possession as Weapon
From the opening whistle at Parken Stadium, the intensity was unmistakable. Jude Bellingham orchestrated Dortmund's rhythm with a 64% stranglehold on possession, turning the pitch into a German training ground. Felix Nmecha struck first in the 20th minute, a clinical finish from Bellingham's assist that set the tone. When Waldemar Anton's own goal doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, Copenhagen faced a mountain. Yet the hosts refused to crumble—Youssoufa Moukoko kept them tethered to hope with relentless pressing, his work rate a lone beacon in Dortmund's storm.
Penalties and Precision
The turning point arrived at the hour mark when Ramy Bensebaini converted a penalty in the 61st minute—a moment that crystallized Dortmund's balance between control and ruthlessness. Nmecha's second goal in the 76th minute, assisted by Carney Chukwuemeka, felt like a final statement. With five shots on target to Copenhagen's four, Dortmund's efficiency was surgical. Their 1.64 expected goals versus Copenhagen's 0.82 told the story: they created the better chances and finished them.
Late Drama Cannot Erase Dortmund's Dominance
Fabio Silva's goal in the 87th minute and Viktor Dadason's 90th-minute reply, assisted by Jens Suzuki, gave Copenhagen a final flourish—a reminder that European football rewards neither mercy nor complacency. But Dortmund's stakes were higher. With only three games played and seven points on the board, they proved their early-season resurgence is no mirage. Copenhagen's fourth-place position (15 points from nine matches) suddenly feels precarious after this loss exposes their vulnerability against elite pressure. The six-goal spectacle masked a mismatch in class: Dortmund's 85% pass accuracy and seven corners created the framework for dominance that Copenhagen's 36% possession could never dismantle.
Key Questions
What made Felix Nmecha the Man of the Match?
Two clinical finishes, intelligent movement in Dortmund's midfield press, and a 8.9 rating cemented Nmecha's dominance in the engine room.
What caused the six-goal thriller?
Dortmund's relentless possession and Copenhagen's desperate late push for goals created a rollercoaster where both sides found the net repeatedly.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Parken Stadium: The Battle for the Knockout Line
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. FC Copenhagen clings to the final playoff spot by a thread as they host a Dortmund side eyeing the elite top eight.
The Setup
As we reach the third round of the league stage on October 21, 2025, the Stakes could not be higher for the hosts. FC Copenhagen currently occupies the 24th position—the final available slot for the knockout playoffs—making this a critical juncture for their European ambitions. While their domestic Form has shown flashes of brilliance, three losses in their last five outings suggest a vulnerability that Borussia Dortmund is well-equipped to exploit. The German giants arrive in Denmark sitting 10th, possessing a superior Balance and the offensive depth to secure a direct qualification spot if they can maintain their recent momentum.
Key Battle
This contest will be decided by the tactical friction between Copenhagen’s organized low block and the creative engine of the Dortmund midfield. Without individual stars to lean on, the Danish side must rely on collective defensive discipline at Parken Stadium. Dortmund will look to monopolize possession and use their superior Stars rating to stretch the home defense, searching for the vertical passes that have defined their high-scoring season so far.
Our Prediction
Copenhagen will likely find success early by frustrating the visitors, potentially even snatching a goal on the counter-attack to ignite the home crowd. however, Dortmund’s quality and tactical flexibility should prevail in the final half-hour. We expect a 1-2 result, with the visitors clinical finishing eventually breaking down a tired Danish back line to secure three vital points.