Match report

Borussia Dortmund 3–2 Hamburger SV: Thrilling Bundesliga Clash

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
3–2
FT
Hamburger SV
Hamburger SV
Mar 21, 2026

Borussia Dortmund secured a dramatic 3–2 victory over Hamburger SV in a captivating Bundesliga encounter. The visitors took an early lead through P. Otele and A. Lokonga, but R. Bensebaini's brace and S. Guirassy's goal secured the win for Dortmund. The match was filled with key substitutions and turning points that shifted momentum in favor of the hosts.

Key Facts

  • • Hamburger SV took the lead through P. Otele (19') and A. Lokonga (38')
  • • Borussia Dortmund missed a penalty (45+4') but equalized with R. Bensebaini's (73') and S. Guirassy's (78') goals
  • • Bensebaini scored another penalty (84') to secure the win
  • • Multiple key substitutions were made by both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Gregor Kobel (G)
  • 49 Luca Reggiani (D)
  • 3 Waldemar Anton (D)
  • 4 Nico Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 26 Julian Ryerson (M)
  • 20 Marcel Sabitzer (M)
  • 7 Jobe Bellingham (M)
  • 8 Felix Nmecha (M)
  • 24 Daniel Svensson (M)
  • 14 Maximilian Beier (F)
  • 27 Karim Adeyemi (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Alexander Meyer
  • 5 Ramy Bensebaini
  • 25 Niklas Süle
  • 10 Julian Brandt
  • 6 Salih Özcan
  • 2 Yan Couto
  • 17 Carney Chukwuemeka
  • 21 Fábio Silva
  • 9 Serhou Guirassy

Hamburger SV

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Daniel Heuer Fernandes (G)
  • 17 Warmed Omari (D)
  • 44 Luka Vušković (D)
  • 25 Jordan Torunarigha (D)
  • 21 Nicolai Remberg (M)
  • 2 William Mikelbrencis (M)
  • 20 Fábio Vieira (M)
  • 6 Albert Sambi Lokonga (M)
  • 28 Miro Muheim (M)
  • 11 Ransford Yeboah Königsdörffer (F)
  • 27 Philip Otele (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Sander Tangvik
  • 16 Giorgi Gocholeishvili
  • 8 Daniel Elfadli
  • 23 Albert Grønbæk
  • 7 Jean-Luc Dompé
  • 49 Otto Stange
  • 19 Damion Downs
  • 14 Rayan Philippe
  • 45 Fabio Baldé

Timeline

  1. Hamburger SV
    19' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Otele · Assist: W. Mikelbrencis
  2. Hamburger SV
    38' Hamburger SV Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Lokonga · Assist: Fábio Vieira
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    45'+4 Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    K. Adeyemi

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    45' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Missed Penalty
    F. Nmecha · Assist: F. Nmecha
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: S. Guirassy
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luca Reggiani · On: R. Bensebaini
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    59' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Svensson · On: F. Silva
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    59' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  9. Hamburger SV
    68' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Fábio Vieira · On: D. Downs
  10. Hamburger SV
    68' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    P. Otele

    Unsportsmanlike conduct

  11. Hamburger SV
    68' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Otele · On: F. Balde
  12. Hamburger SV
    72' Hamburger SV Card · Yellow Card
    W. Mikelbrencis

    Foul

  13. Borussia Dortmund
    73' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    R. Bensebaini
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    78' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy
  15. Hamburger SV
    79' Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Konigsdorffer · On: O. Stange
  16. Borussia Dortmund
    84' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    R. Bensebaini
  17. Hamburger SV
    90'+1 Hamburger SV subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Omari · On: R. Philippe
  18. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+4 Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ryerson

    Foul

  19. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+6 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: J. Brandt

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Hamburger SV
Fouls 9 8
Pass Accuracy 87% 71%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 24 4
Corners 11 3
Total Passes 531 251
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 5 0
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 6.41 1.47
Shots off Target 11 0
Possession 69% 31%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 460 179
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 4 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Borussia Dortmund's equalizing penalty by R. Bensebaini at 73' marked a significant shift in momentum
  • ▸ S. Guirassy's goal at 78' gave Dortmund the lead, and Bensebaini's second penalty at 84' sealed the comeback victory