Guirassy double and own goal seal frantic Dortmund win over Villarreal

A thrilling Champions League match ended in a 3-2 home win for Borussia Dortmund against Villarreal, thanks to a brace and a memorable own goal from Serhou Guirassy. The victory on 8 September 2026 at a packed Signal Iduna Park secured three vital points in the group stage and highlighted the team's strong form, as they currently sit 3rd in the Bundesliga with two wins from two matches.

Kicking off at 21:04, the game quickly turned into an emotional rollercoaster. Serhou Guirassy put Borussia Dortmund ahead early, but Villarreal managed to equalize. In the second half, the striker turned the game around again with his second goal of the night. In the closing minutes, Guirassy then created a heart-stopping moment when he unfortunately deflected a ball into his own net, allowing the opponents to level. But BVB showed character and scored the late winner in stoppage time. Kleine Zeitung Sport reported live from the match and quoted Guirassy saying, "Guirassy schoss Dortmund spät zum Sieg".

The three points are a key step in Europe's premier club competition. They come at a time when Edin Terzić's team has also made a strong start in the league. With six points, five goals scored, and only two conceded, BVB is in a solid position. The win boosts confidence ahead of the upcoming Bundesliga match against SC Paderborn 07 on 12 September. The current form and detailed standings are available online.

Despite the success, BVB continues to be without several injured players. Currently, Filippo Mané, Giannis Konstantelias, Konstantinos Karetsas, and the important centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck are unavailable. Their return is eagerly awaited to increase squad depth. The current injury status is documented on our injuries page. Coach Terzić therefore had to rely on players like Marcel Sabitzer and Carney Chukwuemeka, who were both part of the squad and contributed to the success.

Focus now quickly shifts to the Bundesliga home game this coming Saturday. The opponent, SC Paderborn 07, is currently in 12th place and will present a different challenge. It will be interesting to see if the team can carry the positive momentum from the Champions League win. All upcoming fixtures can be found in the official fixtures calendar. A look at the team statistics under stats shows Dortmund's offensive potential this season. The next competitive match is on 12 September 2026 at home.