Villarreal vs. Borussia Dortmund: Guirassy’s Late Goals Lift Dortmund Past Villarreal 3–2

Chances Before the Break

Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal reached halftime scoreless on September 8, though both had chances to take the lead. Kobel saved Buchanan’s first-half effort, while Gulacsi stopped Guirassy before the break. Neither side turned those opportunities into an opening goal.

Own Goal Opens the Second Half

An early second-half own goal by Veiga put Dortmund ahead. Villarreal nearly conceded another when Gueye’s intervention against Nwaneri struck Villarreal’s post. At the other end, Kobel saved an effort from Santi before Villarreal found its equalizer.

Mourino leveled the match in the 66th minute from Mikautadze’s assist. Kobel then denied Buchanan again, keeping the teams tied as the match moved toward its closing stages.

Guirassy Turns the Tie Into a Lead

Substitute Fabio Silva tested Gulacsi soon after coming on. Silva later combined with Bellingham to set up Guirassy, who scored in the 80th minute to restore Dortmund’s lead. Five minutes later, Guirassy converted a penalty awarded after a foul by Mourino, giving Dortmund its third goal.

A Final Stoppage-Time Goal

Villarreal’s second goal came in the third minute of second-half stoppage time. After Kobel saved a free kick, Guirassy scored an own goal. It closed the gap to one, but Dortmund finished with a 3–2 win.