Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats PSV Eindhoven 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
2–0
FT
PSV Eindhoven
PSV Eindhoven
Mar 13, 2024

In a decisive encounter of the UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund defeated PSV Eindhoven by a scoreline of 2-0. Early goal-scoring hero Julian Sancho put the German side ahead in the third minute, while Marco Reus sealed the victory with a late strike deep into injury time.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund: 2 Goals (J. Sancho - 3', M. Reus - 90'+5')
  • • PSV Eindhoven: No goals, multiple substitutions
  • • Key Assist from J. Brandt for Sancho's goal
  • • Late Yellow Cards to N. Sule and F. Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund
  • • Goal by Fulkrug was canceled via VAR in the 78th minute

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 25 N. Süle (D)
  • 23 E. Can (D)
  • 15 M. Hummels (D)
  • 22 I. Maatsen (D)
  • 6 S. Özcan (M)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 21 D. Malen (M)
  • 19 J. Brandt (M)
  • 10 J. Sancho (M)
  • 14 N. Füllkrug (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 F. Nmecha
  • 27 K. Adeyemi
  • 11 M. Reus
  • 38 K. Wätjen
  • 5 R. Bensebaïni
  • 35 M. Lotka
  • 18 Y. Moukoko
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 43 J. Bynoe-Gittens
  • 17 M. Wolf

PSV Eindhoven

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Benítez (G)
  • 3 J. Teze (D)
  • 22 J. Schouten (D)
  • 18 O. Boscagli (D)
  • 8 S. Dest (D)
  • 20 G. Til (M)
  • 23 J. Veerman (M)
  • 17 Mauro Júnior (M)
  • 11 J. Bakayoko (F)
  • 9 L. de Jong (F)
  • 10 M. Tillman (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 H. Lozano
  • 14 R. Pepi
  • 26 I. Babadi
  • 30 P. van Aanholt
  • 5 André Ramalho
  • 16 J. Drommel
  • 2 S. Sambo
  • 31 T. Land
  • 24 B. Waterman
  • 6 A. Bella-Kotchap
  • 37 R. Ledezma
  • 4 A. Obispo

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    3' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Sancho · Assist: J. Brandt
  2. PSV Eindhoven
    46' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Til · On: H. Lozano
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brandt · On: F. Nmecha
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    70' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Malen · On: K. Adeyemi
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    75' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Sancho · On: M. Reus
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    78' Borussia Dortmund Var · Goal cancelled
    Niclas Füllkrug
  7. PSV Eindhoven
    82' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Joey Veerman · On: R. Pepi
  8. PSV Eindhoven
    86' PSV Eindhoven subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mauro Junior · On: Isaac Babadi
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    88' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    N. Sule

    Foul

  10. Borussia Dortmund
    89' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    F. Nmecha

    Foul

  11. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+5 Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Reus · Assist: Niclas Füllkrug

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund PSV Eindhoven
Fouls 7 8
Pass Accuracy 80% 85%
Offsides 2 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 17
Corners 5 4
Total Passes 457 476
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 7 7
xG 1.47 1.57
Shots off Target 4 9
Possession 49% 51%
Accurate Passes 366 403
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 7 5
Shots Outside Box 1 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Early lead by J. Sancho in the third minute set a strong tone for Borussia Dortmund, putting immediate pressure on PSV Eindhoven.
  • ▸ Borussia Dortmund's late goal by M. Reus in injury time solidified their control and secured the win against a resilient PSV side.