Borussia Dortmund Vs Sevilla FC
Borussia Dortmund missed the mark on Tuesday by conceding a draw against Sevilla FC (1-1). A result that qualifies Manchester City, leader of this group G.
Borussia Dortmund will have to wait at least two more weeks before validating their qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League. Held in check by a valiant Sevilla FC side that Jorge Sampaoli has managed to stabilize since replacing Julen Lopetegui five days ago, BVB nevertheless remain in an excellent position.
Second to three lengths of Manchester City (already qualified on his side) which he will receive in two weeks, Dortmund has five points ahead of the Andalusians and Copenhagen. Last season, the Ruhr club fell by the wayside from the group stage, despite opponents well within reach (Ajax, Sporting CP, Besiktas) by finishing third and this fall, joining the knockout stage is part of priorities of the current fourth in the Bundesliga.
Kouassi goalscorer
The final score reflects an intense match during which the visitors took advantage of the defensive feverishness of the Yellow and Blacks to take the lead with a free kick from Ivan Rakitic headed by Tanguy Kouassi, which left no chance for Gregor Kobel , the Swiss goalkeeper of Borussia (18th).
Edin Terzic's players took time to find the rhythm and a huge burst of energy from Jude Bellingham allowed his club to equalize (35th). In the second half, few chances on both sides. Dortmund could even thank their decisive goalkeeper by being on the trajectory following a dangerous attempt by Erik Lamela (67th).
At the end of the match, the two teams settled for sharing the points. The Sevillians will try to grab the third qualifying place for the knockout stages of the Europa League in their duel with Copenhagen, which also has two points on its counter.
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#Borussia Dortmund (GER)
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