Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats FC Copenhagen 4-2 in UEFA Champions League

FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
2–4
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Oct 21, 2025

Borussia Dortmund emerged victorious against FC Copenhagen in their UEFA Champions League match, securing a dominant 4-2 victory. The game was marked by strong performances from key players like F. Nmecha and R. Bensebaini, who scored two goals each for the German side. Despite an own goal turning point early on, Dortmund maintained their composure to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • F. Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund) scored at 20' and 76'
  • • R. Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund) scored a penalty at 61'
  • • Waldemar Anton (FC Copenhagen) scored an own goal at 33'
  • • V. Dadason (FC Copenhagen) scored at 90'
  • • L. Lerager (FC Copenhagen) received a yellow card at 60'

Lineups

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 20 J. Suzuki (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos (D)
  • 24 B. Meling (D)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 12 L. Lerager (M)
  • 36 W. Clem (M)
  • 30 E. Achouri (M)
  • 9 Y. Moukoko (F)
  • 7 V. Claesson (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 15 M. Lopez
  • 21 M. Madsen
  • 22 Y. Zague
  • 23 D. Sarapata
  • 39 V. Dadason

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 5 R. Bensebaini (D)
  • 2 Y. Couto (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 7 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 14 M. Beier (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 S. Ostrzinski
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 13 P. Gross
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 20 M. Sabitzer
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 25 N. Sule
  • 26 J. Ryerson
  • 27 K. Adeyemi
  • 28 A. Anselmino

Timeline

  1. Borussia Dortmund
    20' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Nmecha · Assist: J. Bellingham
  2. FC Copenhagen
    33' FC Copenhagen Goal · Own Goal
    Waldemar Anton
  3. FC Copenhagen
    60' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    L. Lerager

    Foul

  4. Borussia Dortmund
    61' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    R. Bensebaini
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Brandt · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Beier · On: F. Silva
  7. Borussia Dortmund
    62' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Couto · On: J. Ryerson
  8. FC Copenhagen
    63' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Meling · On: M. Lopez
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    74' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    R. Bensebaini

    Foul

  10. FC Copenhagen
    75' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pantelis Hatzidiakos · On: Munashe Garananga
  11. FC Copenhagen
    75' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Larsson · On: V. Dadason
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    76' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Nmecha · Assist: C. Chukwuemeka
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    77' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: M. Sabitzer
  14. FC Copenhagen
    81' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Achouri · On: M. Madsen
  15. FC Copenhagen
    81' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Clem · On: Y. Zague
  16. Borussia Dortmund
    85' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Bensebaini · On: A. Anselmino
  17. Borussia Dortmund
    87' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Silva
  18. FC Copenhagen
    89' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Zague

    Foul

  19. FC Copenhagen
    90' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    V. Dadason · Assist: J. Suzuki

Match Stats

Stat FC Copenhagen Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 9
Corners 4 7
Total Passes 347 618
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 4 5
xG 0.82 1.64
Shots off Target 3 2
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 270 527
Shots Inside Box 5 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Borussia Dortmund took the lead with an own goal by Waldemar Anton from FC Copenhagen, which boosted their momentum.
  • ▸ Dortmund capitalized on a penalty opportunity to extend their lead at 61', solidifying their advantage over the home team.