Borussia Dortmund defeats Athletic Bilbao in Champions League
Borussia Dortmund convincingly beat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on the second matchday of the Champions League. Goals from Serhou Guirassy and Felix Nmecha secured the victory. The win bolsters Dortmund's standing in the group stage.
Borussia Dortmund faced Athletic Bilbao at Signal Iduna Park on the second matchday of the Champions League. Nuri Sahin's team dominated the match and earned a deserved 2-0 victory.
The first goal came in the 23rd minute: Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty to make it 1-0. Athletic Bilbao fought resiliently but could not break through Dortmund's defense. In the 68th minute, Felix Nmecha sealed the win with a counter-attack goal for 2-0.
Sahin’s side delivered a strong performance, particularly in attack. 'We played a solid game and took our chances,' Sahin said after the final whistle. Athletic coach Ernesto Valverde praised the opponents: 'Dortmund were superior and deserved winners.'
This victory follows the 1-0 win against Club Brugge on the first matchday and solidifies Dortmund's prospects for the round of 16. Athletic Bilbao remains pointless after two losses. The match took place on October 2, 2024, and was attended by over 81,000 spectators.
In the context of the Bundesliga season, the success highlights Dortmund's upward trajectory after recent league setbacks. For Bilbao, it marked a second consecutive European defeat.