By Reuters
Updated: Oct 2, 2024, 04:16 am
In an explosive UEFA Champions League group stage clash on October 1, 2024, Borussia Dortmund delivered a resounding 7-1 victory over Celtic at the Westfalenstadion. The match will be remembered for Karim Adeyemi’s stunning first-half hat trick, which powered Dortmund to a dominant victory. The result pushed Dortmund to the top of the 36-team Champions League standings, while Celtic slipped from third to 19th in the table, experiencing a harsh reality check.
Both teams entered the game in good form, with Dortmund fifth in the Bundesliga and Celtic sitting atop the Scottish Premiership. However, it was Dortmund who capitalized on Celtic’s mistakes early and often, inflicting a painful defeat on the Scottish champions.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Head-to-Head
This was the first-ever meeting between Borussia Dortmund and Celtic in a competitive match. Despite both clubs’ strong histories in European competitions, they had never crossed paths before.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Lineups
Here are the actual Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic lineups today (Oct 1, 2024)
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
- GK: Gregor Kobel
- RB: Julian Ryerson
- CB: Nico Schlotterbeck
- CB: Waldemar Anton
- LB: Yan Couto (Subbed off: Ramy Bensebaini, 62’)
- CM: Emre Can (Captain)
- CM: Pascal Groß (Subbed off: Felix Nmecha, 61’)
- RW: Jamie Gittens
- CAM: Julian Brandt (Subbed off: Maximilian Beier, 61’)
- LW: Karim Adeyemi (Subbed off: Julien Duranville, 48’)
- ST: Serhou Guirassy (Subbed off: Marcel Sabitzer, 70’)
Substitutes:
- Alexander Meyer, Niklas Süle, Marcel Lotka, Ayman Azhil, Marcel Sabitzer, Felix Nmecha, Maximilian Beier, Julien Duranville, Ramy Bensebaini
Celtic (4-3-3):
- GK: Kasper Schmeichel
- RB: Alistair Johnston (Subbed off: Anthony Ralston, 86’)
- CB: Liam Scales
- CB: Auston Trusty
- LB: Greg Taylor (Subbed off: Álex Valle, 45’)
- CM: Paulo Bernardo (Subbed off: Reo Hatate, 45’)
- CM: Callum McGregor (Captain)
- CM: Arne Engels
- RW: Daizen Maeda
- ST: Kyogo Furuhashi (Subbed off: Adam Idah, 63’)
- LW: Nicolas Kühn (Subbed off: Yang Hyun-Jun, 63’)
Substitutes:
- Scott Bain, Viljami Sinisalo, Luke McCowan, James Forrest, Stephen Welsh, Anthony Ralston, Maik Nawrocki, Reo Hatate, Luis Palma, Álex Valle, Adam Idah, Yang Hyun-Jun
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic First Half: Dominance from Dortmund
The game kicked off at a fast pace, and it didn’t take long for Borussia Dortmund to assert their dominance. Emre Can opened the scoring with a penalty in the 7th minute after Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel fouled Jamie Gittens. Though Celtic briefly equalized in the 9th minute through Daizen Maeda, Dortmund responded with an onslaught.
Karim Adeyemi restored Dortmund’s lead just two minutes later, taking advantage of a deflection off Auston Trusty. Adeyemi struck again in the 29th minute, rifling a shot into the top corner, and then won a penalty, which Serhou Guirassy calmly converted in the 40th minute. Adeyemi completed his hat trick just before halftime, making it 5-1 by the 42nd minute. The first half ended with Dortmund firmly in control, leaving Celtic shell-shocked.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Second Half: Dortmund Extend Their Lead
Celtic made changes at halftime, but it did little to stem Dortmund’s relentless attack. In the 66th minute, Guirassy scored his second goal of the night, capitalizing on a poor clearance by Alistair Johnston. Dortmund continued to press, and substitute Felix Nmecha added a seventh goal in the 79th minute to complete the rout. Despite Celtic’s best efforts, they could not prevent a humiliating defeat.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Stats
| Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Stats | Borussia Dortmund | Celtic |
| Possession | 52.6% | 47.4% |
| Shots on Goal | 13 | 2 |
| Total Shot Attempts | 16 | 9 |
| Fouls | 16 | 6 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 6 |
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Timeline
- 7th Minute: Emre Can scores from the penalty spot after Schmeichel fouls Gittens. Dortmund 1-0 Celtic.
- 9th Minute: Daizen Maeda levels the score for Celtic, bundling in a cross from Arne Engels. Dortmund 1-1 Celtic.
- 11th Minute: Karim Adeyemi restores Dortmund’s lead with a deflected shot. Dortmund 2-1 Celtic.
- 29th Minute: Adeyemi lashes the ball into the top corner to make it 3-1. Dortmund in control.
- 39th Minute: Serhou Guirassy converts a penalty, awarded for a foul on Adeyemi. Dortmund 4-1 Celtic.
- 42nd Minute: Adeyemi completes his hat trick, firing home from outside the box. Dortmund 5-1 Celtic.
- 66th Minute: Guirassy adds his second goal after a defensive error by Celtic. Dortmund 6-1 Celtic.
- 79th Minute: Felix Nmecha puts the final nail in Celtic’s coffin, scoring from close range. Dortmund 7-1 Celtic.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Player Achievements
- Karim Adeyemi: The standout player, scoring a first-half hat trick, becoming the first Dortmund player since 2002 to achieve such a feat in European competition.
- Serhou Guirassy: Scored twice, showcasing his clinical finishing.
- Felix Nmecha: Came off the bench to score the final goal of the match.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Man of the Match: Karim Adeyemi
Adeyemi’s first-half performance was exceptional, with three goals that dismantled Celtic’s defense. His pace, positioning, and finishing were top-class, earning him the Man of the Match award.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Impact on Points Table
The emphatic victory elevated Borussia Dortmund to the top of the Champions League standings, boasting a goal difference of +9 after two wins. For Celtic, this defeat was a setback as they dropped from third to 19th in the standings, with their confidence severely dented after such a heavy loss.
Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic Commentary
Full-Time: Borussia Dortmund dominates Celtic, winning 7-1.
90’+4′: The match concludes.
90’+3′: Offside for Celtic.
90’+3′: Ramy Bensebaini receives a yellow card.
90’+3′: Foul by Ramy Bensebaini.
90’+3′: Arne Engels wins a free kick.
90’+2′: Yang Hyun-Jun’s shot is blocked.
90’+2′: Reo Hatate wins a free kick.
90’+1′: Three minutes of added time.
89′: Julien Duranville wins a free kick.
89′: Foul by Arne Engels.
89′: Corner for Celtic.
89′: Arne Engels’ shot is blocked.
86′: Substitution for Celtic. Anthony Ralston replaces Alistair Johnston due to injury.
88′: Delay in the match.
83′: Julien Duranville’s shot is saved.
82′: Foul by Felix Nmecha.
82′: Callum McGregor wins a free kick.
81′: Offside for Borussia Dortmund.
79′: Goal! Felix Nmecha extends Dortmund’s lead.
79′: Foul by Maximilian Beier.
79′: Alistair Johnston wins a free kick.
78′: Adam Idah’s header is saved.
77′: Reo Hatate wins a free kick.
76′: Foul by Waldemar Anton.
76′: Álex Valle wins a free kick.
74′: Reo Hatate receives a yellow card.
73′: Foul by Reo Hatate.
73′: Felix Nmecha wins a free kick.
73′: Álex Valle wins a free kick.
72′: Foul by Ramy Bensebaini.
72′: Alistair Johnston wins a free kick.
71′: Reo Hatate’s shot goes over the bar.
70′: Substitution for Borussia Dortmund. Marcel Sabitzer replaces Serhou Guirassy.
68′: Offside for Celtic.
68′: Arne Engels’ shot is blocked.
66′: Goal! Serhou Guirassy scores another goal for Dortmund.
65′: Reo Hatate’s shot misses the target.
64′: Corner for Celtic.
64′: Foul by Emre Can.
64′: Daizen Maeda wins a free kick.
63′: Substitutions for Celtic. Adam Idah replaces Kyogo Furuhashi and Yang Hyun-Jun replaces Nicolas Kühn.
62′: Substitution for Borussia Dortmund. Ramy Bensebaini replaces Yan Couto.
61′: Substitutions for Borussia Dortmund. Maximilian Beier replaces Julian Brandt and Felix Nmecha replaces Pascal Groß.
61′: Foul by Jamie Gittens.
61′: Alistair Johnston wins a free kick.
55′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
55′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
55′: Julien Duranville’s shot is saved.
54′: Reo Hatate wins a free kick.
54′: Foul by Julian Ryerson.
54′: Julian Ryerson’s shot is saved.
48′: Substitution for Borussia Dortmund. Julien Duranville replaces Karim Adeyemi due to injury.
47′: Delay in the match.
46′: Serhou Guirassy wins a free kick.
46′: Foul by Liam Scales.
45′: Substitutions for Celtic. Álex Valle replaces Greg Taylor and Reo Hatate replaces Paulo Bernardo.
45′: Second half begins.
45’+1′: First half ends.
45’+1′: Fourth official announces added time.
45’+1′: Paulo Bernardo wins a free kick.
45’+1′: Foul by Emre Can.
44′: Greg Taylor’s shot is blocked.
42′: Goal! Karim Adeyemi scores his third goal of the match.
40′: Goal! Serhou Guirassy converts a penalty.
39′: Penalty for Borussia Dortmund.
37′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
37′: Pascal Groß’s shot is saved.
35′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
34′: Karim Adeyemi’s shot misses the target.
32′: Pascal Groß receives a yellow card.
32′: Offside for Celtic.
29′: Goal! Karim Adeyemi scores his second goal of the match.
28′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
25′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
24′: Daizen Maeda’s shot goes over the bar.
24′: Offside for Borussia Dortmund.
23′: Offside for Borussia Dortmund.
23′: Corner for Borussia Dortmund.
23′: Serhou Guirassy’s shot is saved.
21′: Paulo Bernardo wins a free kick.
21′: Foul by Waldemar Anton.
19′: Foul by Emre Can.
19′: Arne Engels wins a free kick.
18′: Karim Adeyemi’s header misses the target.
16′: Offside for Borussia Dortmund.
15′: Waldemar Anton wins a free kick.
15′: Foul by Paulo Bernardo.
15′: Foul by Julian Ryerson.
14′: Alistair Johnston wins a free kick.
13′: Serhou Guirassy’s header is saved.
11′: Goal! Borussia Dortmund scores their second goal.
9′: Goal! Daizen Maeda scores for Celtic.
9′: Corner for Celtic.
8′: Foul by Julian Brandt.
8′: Alistair Johnston wins a free kick.
7′: Goal! Emre Can converts a penalty.
6′: Kasper Schmeichel receives a yellow card.
6′: Penalty for Borussia Dortmund.
5′: Julian Ryerson’s shot is blocked.
2′: Delay in the match due to an injury to Emre Can.
1′: Corner for Celtic.
First Half Begins.
Borussia Dortmund’s 7-1 demolition of Celtic sent a clear message to their European rivals: they are serious contenders for this year’s Champions League. Karim Adeyemi’s stunning hat trick was the highlight of an outstanding team performance. For Celtic, it was a night to forget, as their defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed. Dortmund now turn their attention to a tough away match against Real Madrid on October 22, while Celtic will look to bounce back against Atalanta on October 23.
FAQs
Q: How many goals did Karim Adeyemi score in the Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic UCL 2024-25 match?
A: Karim Adeyemi scored a hat trick, netting three goals in the first half.
Q: Who was the Man of the Match in the Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic UCL 2024-25 match?
A: Karim Adeyemi was awarded Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.
Q: How did the Borussia Dortmund vs Celtic result impact the Champions League standings?
A: Borussia Dortmund moved to the top of the standings with two wins and a goal difference of +9. Celtic dropped to 19th place.
