UCL: Dortmund beat Zagreb to secure top four spot in Champions League

Goals from Jamie Gittens, Ramy Bensebaini, and Serhou Guirassy secured a 3-0 victory for Borussia Dortmund over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday.

English winger Gittens opened the scoring with a spectacular solo strike from the edge of the box before half-time. Bensebaini doubled the lead early in the second half, heading in Pascal Gross’s corner, while Guirassy sealed the win with a late goal after coming off the bench.

The victory marked Dortmund’s first away win in any competition since September, moving them into the Champions League top four and virtually guaranteeing a place in the knockout rounds.

“We did really well and didn’t allow many chances. We dominated possession—it was a really good game from us,” said Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

Defender Nico Schlotterbeck added, “We controlled the game and are happy to have secured this important win in Zagreb.”

Despite the triumph, Dortmund coach Nuri Sahin faces concerns over Julian Brandt’s fitness ahead of their crucial Bundesliga clash with Bayern Munich on Saturday. The midfielder limped off with a suspected thigh injury before half-time.

The win extends Dortmund’s impressive Champions League campaign, with four victories from five matches. Their only blemish remains a 5-2 loss to Real Madrid in October’s final rematch.

AFP

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