Champions League: Guirassy Stuns in Dortmund Lineup!
In the latest Champions League match, Borussia Dortmund faced Bodø/Glimt, a Norwegian team struggling in the tournament. The match was held at 21:00 CET, and fans were eager to see if Dortmund could secure a win against a team yet to claim victory in this year’s competition.
Match Overview
Bodø/Glimt entered this match with a record of two draws and three losses, totaling just two points. In contrast, a win for Dortmund could significantly bolster their chances of direct qualification for the knockout stage of the tournament.
Team Changes
Dortmund’s coach, Niko Kovac, made several strategic changes to the starting lineup compared to their previous Bundesliga match, where they won 2-0 against Hoffenheim. Notably, four positions were altered:
- Sehrou Guirassy started on the bench.
- Fabio Silva was included in the starting eleven.
- Bensebaini, Bellingham, and Beier were also part of the starting lineup.
- Sabitzer (injured), Svensson, and Adeyemi did not feature in the match.
Dortmund’s Starting XI
The team lineup for Borussia Dortmund was as follows:
- Kobel
- Anselmino
- Anton
- Schlotterbeck
- Couto
- Bellingham
- Nmecha
- Bensebaini
- Brandt
- Beier
- Silva
Bodø/Glimt’s Lineup
The Norwegians also set a competitive squad with the following players:
- Haikin
- Sjøvold
- Bjørtuft
- Aleesami
- Bjørkan
- Evjen
- Berg
- Brunstadt Fet
- Blomberg
- Høgh
- Hauge
As the match unfolded, all eyes remained on Guirassy, expected to make an impact as a substitute. Fans and analysts alike pondered whether he would play a pivotal role in this critical Champions League clash for Dortmund.
