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Borussia Dortmund defeats Villarreal 3-2 in Champions League opener

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Borussia Dortmund defeats Villarreal 3-2 in Champions League opener

Summary

Borussia Dortmund secured a 3-2 victory against Villarreal in their Champions League opener on Monday. The match remained scoreless until the 53rd minute when an own goal off Veiga put Dortmund ahead. Villarreal equalized through a Mourino header in the 65th minute following a corner. Serhou Guirassy restored the Dortmund lead in the 80th minute before converting a penalty five minutes later to extend the advantage. An own goal in stoppage time finalized the scoring for Villarreal. The first half was interrupted by the medical evacuation of Konstantinos Karetsas, who left the pitch due to circulatory issues. Dortmund will face Bodø/Glimt on 14 October in their next Champions League fixture.

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By the Numbers

•Borussia Dortmund beat Villarreal 3-2 on the first matchday of the Champions League.
•Konstantinos Karetsas was substituted in the 24th minute for medical treatment.
•Serhou Guirassy recorded two goals for Dortmund in the final ten minutes of regulation.
•Gregor Kobel made several critical saves to maintain the Dortmund lead.
•Dortmund travels to play Bodø/Glimt on 14 October.

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Borussia tried hard, but were not quick enough to act in a first half overshadowed by the departure of Konstantinos Karetsas and concerns over his condition. In the 24th minute, the Greek raised his a...
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