Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in UEFA Champions League

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
0–3
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Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Nov 27, 2024

Borussia Dortmund stuns Dinamo Zagreb with a dominant performance and a clean sheet in the UEFA Champions League. The German side's early goal by J. Gittens set the tone for the game, followed by goals from R. Bensebaini and S. Guirassy to secure a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Key Facts

  • • Dinamo Zagreb vs Borussia Dortmund: Dinamo Zagreb 0–3 Borussia Dortmund
  • • J. Gittens scored the first goal for Borussia Dortmund at minute 41
  • • R. Bensebaini netted the second goal for Borussia Dortmund at minute 56
  • • S. Guirassy sealed the victory with a late goal in the 90th minute
  • • Raúl Torrente and Siniša Kulenovic received yellow cards for Dinamo Zagreb

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Zagorac (G)
  • 22 S. Ristovski (D)
  • 28 K. Théophile-Catherine (D)
  • 6 M. Bernauer (D)
  • 4 Raúl Torrente (D)
  • 18 R. Pierre-Gabriel (D)
  • 30 M. Rog (M)
  • 66 B. Pavić (M)
  • 7 L. Stojković (M)
  • 8 L. Kačavenda (F)
  • 10 M. Baturina (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 M. Pjaca
  • 17 S. Kulenović
  • 11 A. Hoxha
  • 77 D. Špikić
  • 23 I. Filipović
  • 21 N. Mbuku
  • 3 T. Ogiwara

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 13 P. Groß (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 20 M. Sabitzer (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 10 J. Brandt (M)
  • 21 D. Malen (F)
  • 14 M. Beier (F)
  • 43 J. Gittens (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 J. Ryerson
  • 7 G. Reyna
  • 9 S. Guirassy
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 2 Yan Couto
  • 37 C. Campbell
  • 23 E. Can
  • 42 A. Kabar
  • 35 M. Lotka
  • 33 A. Meyer

Timeline

  1. Dinamo Zagreb
    19' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    Raúl Torrente

    Foul

  2. Borussia Dortmund
    41' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Gittens · Assist: J. Brandt
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brandt · On: J. Ryerson
  4. Borussia Dortmund
    56' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Bensebaini · Assist: P. Groß
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    60' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bensebaini

    Argument

  6. Dinamo Zagreb
    62' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Stojkovic · On: M. Pjaca
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Sabitzer · On: G. Reyna
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Beier · On: S. Guirassy
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gittens · On: J. Duranville
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    66' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kulenovic

    Foul

  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    73' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Pavić · On: A. Hoxha
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    73' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Kačavenda · On: D. Spikic
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    75' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: D. Malen · On: Y. Couto
  14. Borussia Dortmund
    90' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 12 11
Pass Accuracy 74% 90%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 17
Corners 3 8
Total Passes 282 670
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 3 2
Shots on Target 1 6
xG 0.13 1.75
Shots off Target 1 9
Possession 30% 70%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 210 602
Shots Inside Box 2 14
Saves 3 1
Shots Outside Box 3 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ J. Gittens' early goal at minute 41 provided Borussia Dortmund with the momentum needed to control the game.
  • ▸ R. Bensebaini's second goal in the 56th minute secured a comfortable lead for Borussia Dortmund, demoralizing Dinamo Zagreb.
  • ▸ S. Guirassy's late goal in the 90th minute sealed the victory and ensured a comprehensive performance by Borussia Dortmund.