Match report
Borussia Dortmund Defeats Sturm Graz 1-0 in UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund
1–0
FT
Sturm Graz
Nov 5, 2024
Borussia Dortmund edged out Sturm Graz with a narrow 1-0 win in their UEFA Champions League encounter, showcasing a resilient defensive performance. The sole goal came from Dodi Malen in the 85th minute, which proved decisive as Sturm Graz struggled to break through the formidable Borussia defense.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Borussia Dortmund 1–0 Sturm Graz
- • Goal: Dodi Malen (85')
- • Yellow Card: D. Malen (74')
- • Substitutions for Borussia Dortmund: M. Sabitzer (67'), J. Gittens (77'), M. Beier (89')
- • Substitutions for Sturm Graz: S. Jatta (46'), M. Johnston (60'), M. Biereth (75'), O. Kiteishvili (90')
Lineups
Borussia Dortmund
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 33 A. Meyer (G)
- 13 P. Groß (D)
- 23 E. Can (D)
- 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
- 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
- 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
- 8 F. Nmecha (M)
- 10 J. Brandt (M)
- 14 M. Beier (F)
- 9 S. Guirassy (F)
- 43 J. Gittens (F)
Substitutes
- 21 D. Malen
- 37 C. Campbell
- 46 A. Azhil
- 45 T. Meiser
- 42 A. Kabar
- 35 M. Lotka
- 39 F. Mané
- 31 S. Ostrzinski
Sturm Graz
Formation: 4-2-2-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Scherpen (G)
- 2 M. Johnston (D)
- 47 E. Aiwu (D)
- 24 D. Lavalée (D)
- 22 J. Gazibegović (D)
- 21 T. Chukwuani (M)
- 10 O. Kiteishvili (M)
- 8 M. Yalcouyé (M)
- 15 W. Bøving (M)
- 18 M. Biereth (F)
- 20 S. Jatta (F)
Substitutes
- 14 L. Zvonarek
- 35 N. Geyrhofer
- 9 E. Yardımcı
- 19 T. Horvat
- 53 D. Khudyakov
- 17 E. Karić
- 25 S. Hierländer
- 38 L. Grgić
- 43 J. Hödl
- 23 A. Malić
- 32 K. Schopp
- 40 M. Bignetti
Timeline
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46' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 1Off: S. Jatta · On: L. Zvonarek
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60' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Johnston · On: N. Geyrhofer
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67' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Sabitzer · On: D. Malen
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74' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow CardD. Malen
Foul
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75' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Biereth · On: Erencan Yardımcı
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77' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2Off: J. Gittens · On: C. Campbell
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85' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal GoalD. Malen · Assist: S. Guirassy
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89' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Beier · On: A. Azhil
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90' Sturm Graz subst · Substitution 4Off: O. Kiteishvili · On: Tomi Horvat
Match Stats
| Stat | Borussia Dortmund | Sturm Graz |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 9 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 77% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 21 | 7 |
| Corners | 11 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 618 | 315 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 1 |
| xG | 1.68 | 0.57 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 66% | 34% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 535 | 241 |
| Shots Inside Box | 16 | 3 |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Dodi Malen's goal in the 85th minute sealed Borussia Dortmund's victory, providing a crucial moment of momentum that secured three points.
- ▸ Despite multiple substitutions from both teams, including key changes like M. Sabitzer and J. Gittens for Borussia Dortmund, neither side could find further breakthroughs.