Match report

Monaco Defeats Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Monaco
Monaco
3–1
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Apr 19, 2017

Monaco secured a crucial 3-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, with key goals from Kylian Mbappe, Radamel Falcao, and Valère Germain. The Red and Whites dominated early, leading 2-0 within the first 17 minutes, and held on to their lead despite a late goal from Marco Reus.

Key Facts

  • • Monaco defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-1 in the UEFA Champions League.
  • • Kylian Mbappe scored the opening goal for Monaco in the 3rd minute.
  • • Radamel Falcao doubled Monaco's lead with an assist from Thomas Lemar in the 17th minute.
  • • Marco Reus pulled a goal back for Dortmund in the 48th minute.
  • • Valère Germain scored the final goal for Monaco in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Monaco

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Subašić (G)
  • 25 K. Glik (D)
  • 23 B. Mendy (D)
  • 38 A. Touré (D)
  • 5 Jemerson (D)
  • 8 João Moutinho (M)
  • 14 T. Bakayoko (M)
  • 27 T. Lemar (M)
  • 10 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 9 R. Falcao (F)
  • 29 K. Mbappé (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 N. Dirar
  • 18 V. Germain
  • 24 A. Raggi
  • 6 Jorge
  • 16 M. De Sanctis
  • 33 I. Cardona
  • 35 K. N'Doram

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 38 R. Bürki (G)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 25 S. Papastathopoulos (D)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (M)
  • 37 E. Durm (M)
  • 28 M. Ginter (D)
  • 8 N. Şahin (M)
  • 23 S. Kagawa (M)
  • 33 J. Weigl (M)
  • 17 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 11 M. Reus (M)

Substitutes

  • 7 O. Dembélé
  • 29 M. Schmelzer
  • 22 C. Pulisic
  • 1 R. Weidenfeller
  • 6 S. Bender
  • 24 Mikel Merino
  • 27 G. Castro

Timeline

  1. Monaco
    3' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Mbappe
  2. Monaco
    17' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Falcao · Assist: T. Lemar
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    27' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: E. Durm · On: O. Dembele
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Şahin · On: M. Schmelzer
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    48' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: O. Dembele
  6. Monaco
    68' Monaco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Falcao · On: N. Dirar
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    72' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Guerreiro · On: C. Pulisic
  8. Monaco
    81' Monaco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Mbappe · On: V. Germain
  9. Monaco
    81' Monaco Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Germain
  10. Monaco
    90' Monaco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Bernardo Silva · On: Andrea Raggi

Match Stats

Stat Monaco Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 15 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 85%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 16 12
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 278 656
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 8 7
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 193 555
Shots Inside Box 14 6
Saves 6 5
Shots Outside Box 2 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Monaco's early 2-0 lead within the first 17 minutes set the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Marco Reus's goal in the 48th minute brought some hope to Dortmund, but Monaco's resilience and Germain's goal in the 81st minute sealed their victory.