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Borussia Dortmund Defeats Atletico Madrid 4-2 in UEFA Champions League

Borussia Dortmund

4–2

Atletico Madrid

Apr 16, 2024

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Apr 16, 2024 · FT

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Borussia Dortmund secured a commanding 4-2 win over Atletico Madrid in their UEFA Champions League encounter. The match was characterized by early goals from Julian Brandt and Ibrahima Maatsen, followed by an own goal from Marcos Alonso. Despite Ángel Correa's late response for Atletico, Niclas Füllkrug and Marcel Sabitzer ensured Dortmund's victory with key strikes.

Key Facts

• Borussia Dortmund defeated Atletico Madrid 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League.
• Julian Brandt scored at minute 34 assisted by Mats Hummels.
• Ibrahima Maatsen found the net at minute 39, aided by Marcel Sabitzer.
• An own goal from Marcos Alonso occurred at minute 49.
• Ángel Correa responded for Atletico Madrid with a goal at minute 64.
• Niclas Füllkrug scored another goal at minute 71 assisted by Marcel Sabitzer.
• Marcel Sabitzer secured the victory with his goal at minute 74, assisted by Niclas Füllkrug.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 G. Kobel (G)
26 J. Ryerson (D)
15 M. Hummels (D)
4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
22 I. Maatsen (D)
20 M. Sabitzer (M)
23 E. Can (M)
10 J. Sancho (M)
19 J. Brandt (M)
27 K. Adeyemi (M)
14 N. Füllkrug (F)

Substitutes

43 J. Bynoe-Gittens
6 S. Özcan
11 M. Reus
18 Y. Moukoko
17 M. Wolf
38 K. Wätjen
8 F. Nmecha
35 M. Lotka
16 J. Duranville
33 A. Meyer
25 N. Süle

Atletico Madrid

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

13 J. Oblak (G)
20 A. Witsel (D)
2 J. Giménez (D)
22 Hermoso (D)
16 N. Molina (M)
14 Marcos Llorente (M)
6 Koke (M)
5 R. De Paul (M)
3 César Azpilicueta (M)
19 Álvaro Morata (F)
7 A. Griezmann (F)

Substitutes

10 Á. Correa
17 Rodrigo Riquelme
24 Pablo Barrios
8 Saúl
18 A. Vermeeren
15 S. Savić
1 H. Moldovan
4 Gabriel Paulista
23 Reinildo
31 Antonio Gomis
32 Adrián Niño

Timeline

30' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

C. Azpilicueta

Foul
34' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal

J. Brandt · Assist: M. Hummels
39' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal

I. Maatsen · Assist: M. Sabitzer
43' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card

J. Ryerson

Foul
45'+1 Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow Card

M. Hermoso

Foul
46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Morata · On: Á. Correa
46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2

Off: C. Azpilicueta · On: R. Riquelme
46' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3

Off: N. Molina · On: Pablo Barrios
49' Atletico Madrid Goal · Own Goal

M. Hummels
64' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal Goal

Á. Correa
66' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1

Off: K. Adeyemi · On: J. Gittens
71' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal

Niclas Füllkrug · Assist: M. Sabitzer
74' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal

M. Sabitzer · Assist: Niclas Füllkrug
84' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4

Off: R. De Paul · On: Saúl Ñíguez
86' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2

Off: J. Sancho · On: S. Ozcan
90' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3

Off: J. Brandt · On: M. Reus

Match Stats

Stat	Borussia Dortmund	Atletico Madrid
Fouls	9	11
Pass Accuracy	86%	84%
Offsides	1	2
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	19	10
Corners	6	2
Total Passes	561	520
Yellow Cards	1	2
Blocked Shots	6	3
Shots on Target	9	3
xG	1.48	1.89
Shots off Target	4	4
Possession	52%	48%
Accurate Passes	483	437
Shots Inside Box	13	8
Saves	2	5
Shots Outside Box	6	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Borussia Dortmund took an early lead with goals from Julian Brandt and Ibrahima Maatsen in quick succession within the first half-hour.
▸ The own goal by Marcos Alonso at minute 49 sealed the momentum in favor of Borussia Dortmund, effectively turning a 2-0 advantage into a three-goal lead.