UEFA Champions League League Stage - 3
FC Copenhagen 2 - 4 FT Borussia Dortmund
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'
↓ J. Brandt ↑C. Chukwuemeka 62'
↓ M. Beier ↑F. Silva 62'
↓ Y. Couto ↑J. Ryerson 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
Season performance ratings for players in this match
FC Copenhagen
Goalkeepers
D. Kotarski
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
J. Suzuki
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Gabriel Pereira
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.7
Rating
5.7
Rating
4
Duels Lost
27
Poss Lost
P. Hatzidiakos
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.9
Rating
5.9
Rating
4
Duels Lost
26
Poss Lost
B. Meling
NPC
63
Minutes
63
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
J. Larsson
NPC
75
Minutes
75
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
L. Lerager
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.7
Rating
W. Clem
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
E. Achouri
NPC
81
Minutes
81
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Y. Moukoko
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
53%
Duel Win %
V. Claesson
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
1
Tackles
29%
Duel Win %
BENCH
R. A. Runarsson
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
O. Buur
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Garananga
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Lopez
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Y. Zague
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
M. Madsen
CAMEO
9
Minutes
9
Minutes
7
Touches
None
Events
D. Sarapata
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
V. Dadason
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.3
Rating
Borussia Dortmund
Goalkeepers
G. Kobel
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Defenders
W. Anton
FRIENDLY FIRE
0
Mistake
0
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.5
Rating
N. Schlotterbeck
MAGNET
111
Activity
111
Activity
105
Passes
6
Duels
R. Bensebaini
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Y. Couto
SWEEPER
2
Cleanups
2
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
0
Blocks
F. Nmecha
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
J. Bellingham
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
D. Svensson
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
J. Brandt
NPC
62
Minutes
62
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
M. Beier
NPC
63
Minutes
63
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
S. Guirassy
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
BENCH
S. Ostrzinski
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Meyer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
N. Sule
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
J. Ryerson
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
A. Anselmino
CAMEO
5
Minutes
5
Minutes
6
Touches
None
Events
P. Gross
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
C. Chukwuemeka
SUPER SUB
0
Impact
0
Impact
28
Minutes
6.6
Rating
M. Sabitzer
CAMEO
13
Minutes
13
Minutes
6
Touches
None
Events
F. Silva
CLUTCH HERO
0
Goal Time
0
Goal Time
0
Impact
7.5
Rating
K. Adeyemi
CAMEO
0
Minutes
0
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/11/2022 | FC Copenhagen | 1 - 1 | Borussia Dortmund | UEFA Champions League | Parken |
| 06/09/2022 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 - 0 | FC Copenhagen | UEFA Champions League | SIGNAL IDUNA PARK |
02/11/2022
06/09/2022
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
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +18
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +11
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +10
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: 0
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -10
P: 7 GD: -12
P: 7 GD: -9
P: 7 GD: -11
P: 7 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nmecha's Double Ignites Dortmund's European Statement at Parken
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. 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.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Parken Stadium: The Battle for the Knockout Line
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. 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.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. It is a high-stakes encounter between a team fighting for survival and a European heavyweight.
What's the predicted outcome?
A 1-2 victory for Borussia Dortmund after a hard-fought tactical battle.
Where are the teams in the table?
Dortmund sits 10th with 11 points; Copenhagen is 24th with 7 points.
What is FC Copenhagen's current form?
They have a mixed record of WWLLL, showing recent defensive struggles.
What does this mean for elimination?
Copenhagen is on the bubble; a loss could drop them out of the playoff spots entirely.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.