Dortmund thrash Villarreal, break into Champions League top eight | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund thrashed Villarreal 4-0 this Tuesday, in the fifth round of the league phase of the Champions League, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. The goals of the victory were scored by Guirassy (twice), Adeyemi, and Svensson.

Standings Situation

With the victory, Borussia reached ten points and took fourth place, within the direct qualification zone for the round of 16. However, the team can still lose positions depending on the results of Wednesday's games. Meanwhile, Villarreal continues with a very poor campaign, with only one point, occupying the 34th position among the 36 participants.

Match Summary

🟡⚫ BORUSSIA DORTMUND 4 X 0 VILLARREAL 🔴⚪

 Competition: Champions League (fifth round of the league phase)  Location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany  Date: October 25, 2025 (Tuesday)  Time: 5 PM (Brasília time)

Goals

Serhou Guirassy, at 46’ of the 1st half (Borussia) Serhou Guirassy, at 8’ of the 2nd half (Borussia) Karim Adeyemi, at 12’ of the 2nd half (Borussia) Daniel Svensson, at 50’ of the 2nd half (Borussia)

How was the game?

Borussia Dortmund opened the scoring in the first half's stoppage time, at 46 minutes. After a scramble in Villarreal's area, Anselmino shot with his left foot to the middle of the area, and Guirassy appeared free to head the ball into the net.

Just five minutes into the second half, Villarreal's situation worsened. Foyth handled the ball inside the area, committed a penalty, and was sent off after a VAR review. From the penalty spot, Guirassy shot down the middle, goalkeeper Luiz Júnior saved with his feet, but the number 9 took advantage of the rebound and extended the lead.

At 13 minutes, Adeyemi exchanged passes with Brandt, went one-on-one with the goalkeeper, and finished. The ball deflected off Thomas Partey before returning to the German striker's left foot, who completed the shot into the corner to score the third goal.

The German team confirmed the rout at 50 minutes. Svensson rose among the defenders and headed firmly into the net.

Next Matches

Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund Competition: German Championship (12th round) Date and Time: November 29, 2025 (Saturday), at 2:30 PM (Brasília time) Location: BayArena, Leverkusen

Real Sociedad vs. Villarreal Competition: Spanish Championship (14th round) Date and Time: November 30, 2025 (Sunday), at 10 AM Location: Anoeta Stadium, San Sebastián

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