Match report

Tottenham Defeats Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in UEFA Champions League

Tottenham
Tottenham
2–0
FT
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Jan 20, 2026

Tottenham demonstrated their dominance in the UEFA Champions League by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-0. Goals from C. Romero and D. Solanke secured the victory for Spurs, while a red card early in the second half left Dortmund with ten men.

Key Facts

  • • Tottenham scored two goals by C. Romero (14') and D. Solanke (37')
  • • D. Svensson of Borussia Dortmund was sent off with a red card at 26'
  • • Borussia Dortmund made multiple substitutions to counter the numerical disadvantage

Lineups

Tottenham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Vicario (G)
  • 23 P. Porro (D)
  • 4 K. Danso (D)
  • 17 C. Romero (D)
  • 13 D. Udogie (D)
  • 15 L. Bergvall (M)
  • 14 A. Gray (M)
  • 28 W. Odobert (M)
  • 7 X. Simons (M)
  • 24 D. Spence (M)
  • 19 D. Solanke (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 B. Austin
  • 31 A. Kinsky
  • 39 R. Kolo Muani
  • 44 D. Scarlett
  • 52 C. Olusesi
  • 54 T. Thompson
  • 66 M. Hardy
  • 67 J. Byfield
  • 68 L. Williams-Barnett
  • 70 Y. Akhamrich
  • 76 J. Rowswell

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)
  • 7 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Beier
  • 16 J. Duranville
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 23 E. Can
  • 25 N. Sule
  • 26 J. Ryerson
  • 28 A. Anselmino
  • 31 S. Ostrzinski
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 39 F. Mane

Timeline

  1. Tottenham
    14' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Romero · Assist: W. Odobert
  2. Borussia Dortmund
    25' Borussia Dortmund Var · Card upgrade
    D. Svensson
  3. Borussia Dortmund
    26' Borussia Dortmund Card · Red Card
    D. Svensson

    Foul

  4. Tottenham
    37' Tottenham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Solanke · Assist: W. Odobert
  5. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: E. Can
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    46' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Brandt · On: J. Ryerson
  7. Tottenham
    62' Tottenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Bergvall · On: J. Byfield
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    64' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Nmecha · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  9. Borussia Dortmund
    64' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: F. Silva
  10. Tottenham
    70' Tottenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Solanke · On: R. Kolo Muani
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    76' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Couto · On: M. Beier
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    86' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ryerson

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Tottenham Borussia Dortmund
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 80%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 16 6
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 460 401
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 5 1
xG 1.97 0.38
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 398 319
Shots Inside Box 15 3
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 1 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by C. Romero in the 14th minute set the tone for Tottenham's victory.
  • ▸ D. Svensson's red card at 26' left Borussia Dortmund with ten men, significantly altering the game's momentum.