Guirassy's heartfelt message after BVB win: "You have to be strong" | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund celebrates an important 2-0 victory against Atalanta and is on the verge of reaching the round of 16. BVB’s match-winner Serhou Guirassy scores—and moves everyone with an emotional message.

With a composed 2-0 win over Atalanta Bergamo, Borussia Dortmund has taken an important step towards the round of 16—but after the final whistle, it wasn’t just the sporting achievement that took center stage. Match-winner Serhou Guirassy touched hearts with a deeply personal gesture.

The striker put BVB ahead as early as the third minute and set up Maximilian Beier’s 2-0 just before halftime. But after his goal, things got emotional: Guirassy lifted his shirt to reveal a message in French. Among other things, it read: “May He welcome her into His great paradise.”

After the match, the forward confirmed the sad background. “Our family received very sad news. Someone has died,” he said. The words were for his late niece—and were especially meant to give his brother strength. “I did it to support him. That’s life. You have to be strong; one day, we all have to die.”

Kehl and Kovac praise BVB star Guirassy

Coach Niko Kovac also showed his sympathy after the game—and at the same time, was surprised. “I really didn’t know anything about this. So I can’t comment on it,” he initially said regarding the bereavement. On the sporting side, however, he found clear words of praise: “Serhou not only scored a goal and set one up, but he also held up the ball and put the opponent under pressure.”

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Sporting director Sebastian Kehl also emphasized the importance of the striker, who has impressively overcome his recent dip in form. “He worked hard and believed in himself. Today, he was once again extremely difficult to defend,” said Kehl, adding with a view to the Champions League: “The Champions League is kind of his thing.”

The numbers speak for themselves: Since the start of last season, Guirassy has scored 17 goals and provided six assists in the Champions League—no player has been directly involved in more goals during this period. Just in time for the decisive phase of the season, the 29-year-old seems to be back in top form.

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