Ethan Nwaneri makes Champions League debut for Borussia Dortmund during injury crisis

Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri earned his first Champions League appearance for Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday. Nwaneri entered the match in the first half following an injury to Konstantinos Karetsas, marking the second consecutive game he was substituted into play due to a teammate's injury. Borussia Dortmund ended the match with a 3-2 victory over Villarreal, mirroring the scoreline from Nwaneri’s recent Bundesliga debut. He played 82 minutes in his European debut, contributing to 113 total minutes of unexpected action over two matches. As Dortmund manages a series of injuries, Nwaneri appears increasingly likely to secure a starting position in upcoming fixtures. Other Arsenal opponents were also active on Tuesday, with Real Madrid securing a 2-1 result against Inter Milan and Real Betis winning 3-2 against Lille.

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