Borussia Dortmund defeats Villarreal 3-2 in Champions League opening match

Borussia Dortmund opened its UEFA Champions League campaign with a 3-2 victory against Villarreal at the Westfalenstadion on September 8, 2026. The match saw Borussia Dortmund take the lead in the 53rd minute following an own goal by Renato Veiga. Villarreal equalized shortly after through a Santiago Mourino goal, but Serhou Guirassy later scored twice to secure the win for the hosts. A late own goal by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel off the face of Serhou Guirassy finalized the scoreline. The match was marked by the 27th-minute departure of Borussia Dortmund player Konstantinos Karetsas, who was transported to a hospital due to circulation issues. Both teams struggled to establish control during a scoreless first half before the match intensified after the interval.

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