Match report

Manchester City Secures 2-1 Victory Over Borussia Dortmund in Champions League

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
1–2
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
Apr 14, 2021

Manchester City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, overcoming an early deficit to take control. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring for Dortmund, but goals from Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden ensured City's win. Dortmund's early lead and subsequent substitutions did not prevent the eventual turnaround by Manchester City, who demonstrated resilience and tactical flexibility to secure a vital victory.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund 1–2 Manchester City
  • • Jude Bellingham scored the opening goal for Dortmund at 15 minutes
  • • Riyad Mahrez equalized for Manchester City with a penalty at 55 minutes
  • • Phil Foden's goal at 75 minutes secured the victory for Manchester City
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams, with Dortmund making three changes and Manchester City one

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 35 M. Hitz (G)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 13 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 16 M. Akanji (D)
  • 2 Mateu Morey (D)
  • 23 E. Can (M)
  • 8 M. Dahoud (M)
  • 36 A. Knauff (F)
  • 22 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 11 M. Reus (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 32 G. Reyna
  • 10 T. Hazard
  • 27 S. Tigges
  • 19 J. Brandt
  • 40 S. Drljača
  • 30 F. Passlack
  • 37 T. Raschl
  • 20 Reinier
  • 14 N. Schulz
  • 1 R. Bürki
  • 24 T. Meunier
  • 26 Ł. Piszczek

Manchester City

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (F)
  • 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 47 P. Foden (F)
  • 26 R. Mahrez (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 R. Sterling
  • 21 Ferran Torres
  • 27 João Cancelo
  • 85 J. Trafford
  • 50 Eric García
  • 13 Z. Steffen
  • 9 Gabriel Jesus
  • 22 B. Mendy
  • 6 N. Aké
  • 25 Fernandinho
  • 14 A. Laporte

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    15' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    Jude Bellingham
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    39' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    Jude Bellingham

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    55' Manchester City Goal · Penalty
    R. Mahrez
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Knauff · On: G. Reyna
  5. Manchester City
    75' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Foden · Assist: Bernardo Silva
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    76' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Dahoud · On: T. Hazard
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    81' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mateu Morey · On: S. Tigges
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    81' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Jude Bellingham · On: J. Brandt
  9. Manchester City
    88' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Mahrez · On: R. Sterling

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Manchester City
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 84% 91%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 17
Corners 2 11
Total Passes 441 710
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 4 5
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 3 7
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 372 645
Shots Inside Box 6 10
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Manchester City turned the game around after conceding an early goal, showcasing their ability to respond under pressure.
  • ▸ The equalizing penalty by Riyad Mahrez was a key moment, boosting City's morale and setting the stage for the eventual win.
  • ▸ Phil Foden's goal at 75 minutes was decisive, solidifying Manchester City's victory and demonstrating their depth and quality.