Match report

Borussia Dortmund 2–2 Sevilla: Champions League Draw

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
2–2
FT
Sevilla
Sevilla
Mar 9, 2021

Borussia Dortmund and Sevilla played out a thrilling 2–2 draw in their UEFA Champions League clash. Erling Haaland scored twice for Dortmund, including a penalty, but Youssef En-Nesyri's two goals, including a penalty, ensured Sevilla took a point home. Despite several VAR interventions and numerous yellow cards, both teams displayed tenacity and skill.

Key Facts

  • Erling Haaland scored twice for Borussia Dortmund (35', 54')
  • Youssef En-Nesyri scored two goals for Sevilla (68', 90+6')
  • Several VAR interventions cancelled two of Dortmund's goals
  • Mateu Morey and E. Can received yellow cards for Borussia Dortmund
  • Multiple yellow cards were issued to Sevilla players, including Joan Jordan and Diego Carlos

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Hitz (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 14 N. Schulz (D)
  • 2 Mateu Morey (D)
  • 6 T. Delaney (M)
  • 10 T. Hazard (F)
  • 23 E. Can (D)
  • 8 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 F. Passlack
  • 5 D. Zagadou
  • 24 T. Meunier
  • 20 Reinier
  • 1 R. Bürki
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek
  • 40 S. Drljača
  • 36 A. Knauff
  • 37 T. Raschl
  • 27 S. Tigges
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 19 J. Brandt

Sevilla

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 Y. Bounou (G)
  • 16 Navas (D)
  • 20 Diego Carlos (D)
  • 12 J. Koundé (D)
  • 25 Fernando (M)
  • 5 L. Ocampos (F)
  • 19 M. Acuña (D)
  • 7 Suso (F)
  • 8 Joan Jordán (M)
  • 14 Óscar Rodríguez (M)
  • 15 Y. En-Nesyri (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 L. de Jong
  • 42 Papu Gómez
  • 21 Óliver Torres
  • 11 Munir
  • 10 I. Rakitić
  • 3 Sergi Gómez
  • 6 N. Gudelj
  • 36 Iván Romero
  • 18 Escudero
  • 33 Alfonso Pastor
  • 4 K. Rekik
  • 1 T. Vaclík

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    20' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    Mateu Morey

    Foul

  2. Borussia Dortmund
    35' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Haaland · Assist: M. Reus
  3. Sevilla
    40' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    M. Acuña

    Argument

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    50' Borussia Dortmund Var · Goal cancelled
    E. Haaland
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    51' Borussia Dortmund Var · Goal cancelled
    M. Dahoud
  6. Sevilla
    51' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    J. Kounde

    Foul

  7. Borussia Dortmund
    54' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    E. Haaland
  8. Sevilla
    55' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Joan Jordan

    Argument

  9. Sevilla
    60' Sevilla subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Ocampos · On: L. de Jong
  10. Sevilla
    60' Sevilla subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joan Jordan · On: Papu Gomez
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    67' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    E. Can

    Foul

  12. Borussia Dortmund
    67' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Hazard · On: F. Passlack
  13. Sevilla
    68' Sevilla Goal · Penalty
    Y. En Nesyri
  14. Sevilla
    71' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Óscar Rodríguez

    Argument

  15. Sevilla
    76' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Fernando

    Foul

  16. Sevilla
    77' Sevilla Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Carlos

    Foul

  17. Sevilla
    79' Sevilla subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Óscar Rodríguez · On: Óliver Torres
  18. Sevilla
    86' Sevilla subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Suso · On: Munir
  19. Sevilla
    86' Sevilla subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Fernando · On: Ivan Rakitić
  20. Borussia Dortmund
    89' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Schulz · On: D. Zagadou
  21. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+5 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mateu Morey · On: T. Meunier
  22. Sevilla
    90'+6 Sevilla Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. En Nesyri · Assist: Ivan Rakitić

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Sevilla
Fouls 17 15
Pass Accuracy 66% 86%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards
Total Shots 9 19
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 265 550
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 0 5
Shots on Target 5 8
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 176 472
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 6 3
Shots Outside Box 3 9

Key Match Notes

  • Erling Haaland's first goal in the 35th minute gave Borussia Dortmund an early lead, but the momentum shifted with several yellow cards and VAR interventions in the first half
  • Youssef En-Nesyri's late penalty (68') and his equalizer in the 90th minute (90+6') kept Sevilla in the game and secured them a crucial point