Borussia Dortmund secures 2-1 win over Sabah FK in Champions League
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Borussia Dortmund defeated Sabah FK 2-1 in a Champions League match held in Baku on October 20. Serhou Guirassy scored both goals for Dortmund, opening in the 10th minute before Aden McCarthy equalized for Sabah just before halftime. Guirassy restored Dortmund's lead in the 53rd minute. Despite the victory, Guirassy expressed only partial satisfaction with the team's performance, citing missed opportunities. Dortmund's coach Niko Kovac agreed, mentioning their need to capitalize further on scoring chances. The win ended a three-match winless streak for Dortmund, who will next face Eintracht Frankfurt in Bundesliga action on October 22.
- •Borussia Dortmund won 2-1 against Sabah FK in Champions League.
- •Serhou Guirassy scored both goals for Dortmund.
- •Dortmund had 22 shots and 3.7 expected goals.
- •Niko Kovac emphasized need for greater scoring efficiency.
- •Dortmund faces Eintracht Frankfurt next in Bundesliga on October 22.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — 'A machine': Dortmund back to winning ways thanks to Guirassy
- 7:14 AMYahoo Sports — Borussia Dortmund finishing woes overshadow latest Champions League victory
"Borussia Dortmund complete a week of extensive travelling on Wednesday and appear ready for upcoming tasks after returning to winning ways with a 2-1 Champions League victory in Azerbaijan from Serhou Guirassy's brace. Guirassy's goals against Sabah in Baku brought his tally in the elite event to 21 since arriving in Dortmund in 2024.
"Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy was only partially satisfied with his team’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK on Tuesday evening. Despite scoring both goals in...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 8:18 AM'A machine': Dortmund back to winning ways thanks to Guirassy
Borussia Dortmund complete a week of extensive travelling on Wednesday and appear ready for upcoming tasks after returning to winning ways with a 2-1 Champions League victory in Azerbaijan from Serhou Guirassy's brace. Guirassy's goals against Sabah in Baku brought his tally in the elite event to 21 since arriving in Dortmund in 2024.
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 7:14 AMBorussia Dortmund finishing woes overshadow latest Champions League victory
Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy was only partially satisfied with his team’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Azerbaijani outfit Sabah FK on Tuesday evening. Despite scoring both goals in...
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