Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Zenit Saint Petersburg 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Zenit Saint Petersburg
Zenit Saint Petersburg
1–2
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Dec 8, 2020

Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial victory against Zenit Saint Petersburg, winning 2-1 in their UEFA Champions League clash. The match saw a fast-paced start with Zenit taking the lead through a goal by Driussi. However, Dortmund fought back with goals from Piszczek and Witsel to secure the win, showing resilience and determination in the face of a strong Zenit performance.

Key Facts

  • • Zenit Saint Petersburg took the lead at 16' via a goal from S. Driussi (assisted by A. Sutormin)
  • • Borussia Dortmund equalized at 68' with a goal by Ł. Piszczek
  • • A. Witsel scored the winning goal for Borussia Dortmund at 78' (assisted by J. Sancho)
  • • S. Azmoun of Zenit Saint Petersburg received a yellow card at 10'

Lineups

Zenit Saint Petersburg

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 41 M. Kerzhakov (G)
  • 44 Y. Rakitskiy (D)
  • 3 Douglas Santos (D)
  • 87 D. Prokhin (D)
  • 27 M. Ozdoev (M)
  • 5 W. Barrios (M)
  • 14 D. Kuzyaev (M)
  • 19 A. Sutormin (D)
  • 7 S. Azmoun (F)
  • 11 S. Driussi (M)
  • 8 Malcom (M)

Substitutes

  • 20 Wendel
  • 22 A. Dzyuba
  • 6 D. Lovren
  • 15 V. Karavaev
  • 4 D. Krugovoy
  • 21 A. Erokhin
  • 17 A. Mostovoy
  • 78 A. Vasyutin
  • 38 L. Musaev
  • 99 A. Lunev
  • 92 D. Shamkin
  • 18 Y. Zhirkov

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-1-4-2

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Hitz (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek (D)
  • 14 N. Schulz (M)
  • 28 A. Witsel (M)
  • 10 T. Hazard (F)
  • 23 E. Can (D)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)
  • 30 F. Passlack (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 32 G. Reyna
  • 5 D. Zagadou
  • 7 J. Sancho
  • 36 A. Knauff
  • 37 T. Raschl
  • 40 S. Drljača
  • 1 R. Bürki

Timeline

  1. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    10' Zenit Saint Petersburg Card · Yellow Card
    S. Azmoun

    Foul

  2. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    16' Zenit Saint Petersburg Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Driussi · Assist: A. Sutormin
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Passlack · On: Y. Moukoko
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brandt · On: G. Reyna
  5. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    60' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Kuzyaev · On: Wendel
  6. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    60' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Driussi · On: A. Dzyuba
  7. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    67' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Rakitskyi · On: Dejan Lovren
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    Ł. Piszczek
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    72' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ł. Piszczek · On: D. Zagadou
  10. Borussia Dortmund
    72' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Hummels · On: J. Sancho
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    78' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Witsel · Assist: J. Sancho
  12. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    79' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Malcom · On: Vyacheslav Karavaev
  13. Zenit Saint Petersburg
    79' Zenit Saint Petersburg subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Ozdoev · On: D. Krugovoy
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    83' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: T. Hazard · On: A. Knauff

Match Stats

Stat Zenit Saint Petersburg Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 8 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 86%
Offsides 5 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 14
Corners 6 8
Total Passes 488 622
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 7 1
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 6 8
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 408 534
Shots Inside Box 11 10
Saves 3 3
Shots Outside Box 6 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game took a significant turn at 68' when Ł. Piszczek scored for Borussia Dortmund, equalizing the match and changing the momentum in favor of the visitors
  • ▸ At 78', A. Witsel's goal sealed the win for Borussia Dortmund, demonstrating the team's resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities