Champions League: Dortmund beats Villarreal 3-2, Guirassy decisive

Borussia Dortmund won 3-2 against Villarreal on Tuesday, September 8, at Signal Iduna Park, in their first match of the Champions League group stage.

After a goalless first half, Dortmund took the lead in the 53rd minute with an own goal by Renato Veiga. Villarreal responded in the 66th minute thanks to Santiago Mouriño, who scored the equalizer with a header.

Serhou Guirassy then turned the match around. The Guinean striker scored two goals in the final minutes, including one from a penalty, to allow Borussia to pull ahead.

Villarreal reduced the deficit in stoppage time with an own goal by Guirassy but failed to secure an equalizer.

With this 3-2 victory, Borussia Dortmund takes its first three points in the league phase, while Villarreal leaves Germany without any points despite a performance that was balanced for much of the match.