Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 in UEFA Champions League

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
3–1
FT
Shakhtar Donetsk
Shakhtar Donetsk
Jan 29, 2025

Borussia Dortmund demonstrated strong form to defeat Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League with a decisive 3-1 win. The match saw early goals from S. Guirassy and later R. Bensebaini, while Marlon Gomes briefly narrowed the gap for Shakhtar.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund secured victory with a 3-1 scoreline.
  • • S. Guirassy scored two goals (at 17' and 44') assisted by K. Adeyemi and J. Brandt respectively.
  • • Marlon Gomes found the back of the net for Shakhtar at 50'.
  • • R. Bensebaini added a crucial third goal for Dortmund from an assist by G. Reyna at 79'.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 26 J. Ryerson (D)
  • 23 E. Can (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (M)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 10 J. Brandt (M)
  • 43 J. Gittens (M)
  • 14 M. Beier (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 P. Groß
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 2 Yan Couto
  • 3 W. Anton
  • 39 F. Mané
  • 35 M. Lotka
  • 46 A. Azhil
  • 38 K. Wätjen
  • 42 A. Kabar
  • 37 C. Campbell
  • 33 A. Meyer

Shakhtar Donetsk

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 31 D. Riznyk (G)
  • 17 Vinícius Tobias (D)
  • 5 V. Bondar (D)
  • 22 M. Matviienko (D)
  • 16 I. Azarovi (D)
  • 30 Marlon Gomes (M)
  • 8 D. Kryskiv (M)
  • 11 O. Zubkov (M)
  • 10 H. Sudakov (M)
  • 37 Kevin (M)
  • 38 Pedrinho (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 Pedro Henrique
  • 2 L. Traoré
  • 39 Newerton
  • 21 A. Bondarenko
  • 6 T. Stepanenko
  • 72 K. Fesiun
  • 48 D. Tvardovskyi
  • 18 A. Ghram
  • 26 Y. Konoplia
  • 74 M. Faryna
  • 9 M. Shved

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    17' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: K. Adeyemi
  2. Shakhtar Donetsk
    25' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Kevin

    Argument

  3. Borussia Dortmund
    27' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    M. Beier

    Foul

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    44' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: J. Brandt
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Beier · On: P. Groß
  6. Shakhtar Donetsk
    50' Shakhtar Donetsk Goal · Normal Goal
    Marlon Gomes
  7. Shakhtar Donetsk
    58' Shakhtar Donetsk Card · Yellow Card
    Marlon Gomes

    Foul

  8. Borussia Dortmund
    64' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brandt · On: G. Reyna
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    64' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: J. Duranville
  10. Shakhtar Donetsk
    72' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: I. Azarovi · On: Pedrinho
  11. Shakhtar Donetsk
    73' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: O. Zubkov · On: L. Traore
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    79' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bensebaini · Assist: G. Reyna
  13. Shakhtar Donetsk
    83' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Pedrinho · On: Newerton
  14. Shakhtar Donetsk
    84' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Marlon Gomes · On: A. Bondarenko
  15. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gittens · On: Y. Couto
  16. Shakhtar Donetsk
    89' Shakhtar Donetsk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Kryskiv · On: T. Stepanenko

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund Shakhtar Donetsk
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 85% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 440 536
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 7 2
xG 2.43 0.39
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 372 461
Shots Inside Box 13 4
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ S. Guirassy's early double (17' and 44') set the tone for Borussia Dortmund, ensuring their lead was firmly established.
  • ▸ R. Bensebaini's goal at 79', after G. Reyna’s assist, secured the victory for Borussia Dortmund, despite Shakhtar Donetsk’s attempt to fight back.