Media reaction to BVB win: “Guirassy Villarreal’s nemesis again” | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund beats Villarreal in their Champions League opener – the international press reacts to Serhou Guirassy’s brace and the concerns surrounding new BVB signing Konstantinos Karetsas.

Borussia Dortmund began the new Champions League season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Villarreal CF. Serhou Guirassy emerged as the match-winner with two goals, though he also scored an own goal. The victory was overshadowed by circulation problems suffered by new signing Konstantinos Karetsas, who had to be taken to hospital. The domestic and international press also focused on BVB’s performance and expressed concern for the Greek player.

Germany:

kicker: “Fabio Silva provides a spark, Guirassy strikes twice late: BVB break down Villarreal in their CL opener. Borussia Dortmund beat Villarreal CF at the start of the Champions League league phase thanks to a late Guirassy brace. Despite concerns over Karetsas, who had to be substituted with circulation problems, BVB recovered and wrapped things up late on.”

Ruhr Nachrichten: “Silva and Guirassy suddenly look like a dream duo. BVB need a huge effort against Villarreal.”

BILD: “First the shock, then Guirassy! Concern over the next BVB star! The 3-2 win in the Champions League opener against Villarreal is overshadowed by a medical emergency involving Dortmund’s €30 million new signing Konstantinos Karetsas (18).”

Press reactions to BVB’s win against Villarreal

Spain:

Marca: “Villarreal once again fail to overcome Dortmund’s fortress”

AS: “Guirassy once again Villarreal’s executioner. The Yellow Submarine dominated the game at times and came very close to a draw in Dortmund.”

Mundo Deportivo: “Cruel ending for Villarreal in Dortmund”

El Pais: “A very mature Villarreal side loses to Borussia Dortmund in its Champions League opener”

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More press reactions:

Gazzetta dello Sport (Italy): “It was a gripping match in Dortmund that really picked up in the second half. Borussia Dortmund beat Villarreal 3-2 thanks to a Guirassy brace and an own goal by Veiga. Guirassy himself then gave away a meaningless own goal for his team in the 93rd minute.”

The Sun (England): “Fingers crossed: Borussia Dortmund’s 18-year-old star carried off and taken to hospital after worrying scenes in the Champions League”

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