BVB v Union Berlin: No spark or drive, Guirassy saves the day again | OneFootball

In the end, it was another clear victory when BVB hosted their home favorite opponent 1. FC Union Berlin yesterday. During the 3:0 win over the Iron Ones, it took some time for the goals to fall, but they brought a perfect home start. Here are selected press reviews about the victory, which gave BVB the first three points of the new season.

In the FAZ, Daniel Theweleit speaks of a "small liberation blow" that BVB has managed. In an impressive choreography, the fans made it clear before kick-off what they want: "Not to be told anymore what can and should go better, they want to see better football". And BVB succeeded in this, albeit only in a "small step towards unleashing potential". Despite good performances from Bellingham and Anselmino, who both improved after uncertainties, the team is currently still "completely dependent on Guirassy".

It took a while for BVB to take control, observed the Süddeutsche Zeitung. This also succeeded "because Union fought and bit as usual, but was completely harmless offensively." Even the chances received in the second half did not disrupt Dortmund's plan. The team did not fully convince in terms of play, but Guirassy not only shone with his two goals, but also as a ball distributor. The debut of new signing Aaron Anselmino was "remarkably solid", but it was somewhat overshadowed by Guirassy's top performance.

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Anselmino and Guirassy the outstanding BVB actors

The Zeit even found Anselmino's debut "dreamlike". Against the "completely harmless guest", he and Guirassy were the two very different faces of Borussia Dortmund's victory. In a "long tough game without much wit and pace", the latter was once again the "can opener". Further additions are now unlikely, rather BVB could still part with Salih Özcan.

The conclusion of the Welt is very similar. In terms of play, BVB owed a lot, appeared without pace and dynamism. For a long time, the game did not really get going. Guirassy saved the weak first half with his goal just before the break. And when BVB did not get going after the break, Dortmund's "life insurance" Guirassy scored again. The preparer of this goal, Maximilian Beier, on the other hand, seemed beside himself, which could have been due to the still hot transfer rumors about him.

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