The highly anticipated clash between Club Brugge and Borussia Dortmund in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League League Phase took place at Jan Breydelstadion on Wednesday night. Both teams came into the game with something to prove, with Club Brugge hoping to kickstart their campaign on home soil, while Borussia Dortmund aimed to secure three points to strengthen their position. Despite a strong start from Club Brugge, Dortmund’s late goals from substitute Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and a penalty from Serhou Guirassy sealed a crucial 3-0 victory for the German side.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head
Historically, these two teams have faced each other on a handful of occasions in European competition, with Borussia Dortmund holding the upper hand. Club Brugge, known for their defensive resilience, aimed to challenge Dortmund’s offensive prowess in this encounter. However, Dortmund’s recent form made them favorites going into the match.
- Previous Meetings
- Played: 5
- Borussia Dortmund Wins: 3
- Club Brugge Wins: 1
- Draws: 1
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups
Here are the Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund lineups today (Sep 18, 2024)
Club Brugge Starting XI (4-3-3)
- GK: Simon Mignolet
- RB: Joel Ordóñez
- CB: Brandon Mechele
- CB: Raphael Onyedika
- LB: Maxim De Cuyper
- CM: Hans Vanaken
- CM: Andreas Skov Olsen
- CM: Hugo Vetlesen
- RW: Christos Tzolis
- LW: Joaquin Seys
- CF: Gustaf Nilsson
Substitutes
- Romeo Vermant
- Ferran JutglÃ
- Chemsdine Talbi
- Kyriani Sabbe
Borussia Dortmund Starting XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Gregor Kobel
- RB: Julian Ryerson
- CB: Nico Schlotterbeck
- CB: Ramy Bensebaini
- LB: Emre Can
- CDM: Pascal Groß
- CDM: Marcel Sabitzer
- CAM: Julian Brandt
- RW: Karim Adeyemi
- LW: Donyell Malen
- CF: Serhou Guirassy
Substitutes:
- Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (on for Marcel Sabitzer, 68′)
- Felix Nmecha (on for Pascal Groß, 68′)
- Waldemar Anton (on for Ramy Bensebaini, 59′)
- Yan Couto (on for Karim Adeyemi, 87′)
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund First Half
The match began with high intensity, with Club Brugge dominating possession and creating early chances. In the 12th minute, Hugo Vetlesen came close to giving the hosts the lead when his close-range effort rattled the crossbar. Dortmund’s defense, led by Gregor Kobel, was under heavy pressure but managed to hold firm. As the half progressed, both teams exchanged opportunities but failed to convert, leaving the score at 0-0 by halftime.
Key Moments
- 12’ – Vetlesen hits the crossbar from close range.
- 33’ – Sabitzer’s shot blocked by Brugge’s defense.
- 45+1’ – First half ends, 0-0.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Second Half
The second half saw a more balanced approach from both teams, but it was Borussia Dortmund who began to gain the upper hand after a series of substitutions. The introduction of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens proved pivotal as he injected pace and creativity into Dortmund’s attack.
- 76’ (Goal): Jamie Bynoe-Gittens broke the deadlock with a deflected shot from the left side of the box, giving Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 lead.
- 86’ (Goal): Gittens doubled the lead after a brilliant solo effort, dribbling past the Brugge defense before finishing calmly into the bottom right corner.
- 90+5’ (Goal): A penalty was awarded to Dortmund after Brandon Mechele fouled Guirassy in the box. Guirassy stepped up and confidently converted the penalty to make it 3-0.
Despite some promising moments, Club Brugge struggled to break down Dortmund’s solid defense and were left to rue their missed chances from the first half.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Full-Time
- Final Score: Club Brugge 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Stats
| Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Stats | Club Brugge | Borussia Dortmund |
| Possession (%) | 55% | 45% |
| Shots | 15 | 12 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 6 |
| Corners | 6 | 5 |
| Fouls | 12 | 9 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Offsides | 2 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy (%) | 83% | 81% |
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Timeline
- 12’ – Hugo Vetlesen hits the crossbar with a close-range effort for Club Brugge.
- 45+1’ – Halftime: Club Brugge 0-0 Borussia Dortmund.
- 53’ – Hugo Vetlesen receives a yellow card for a foul on Adeyemi.
- 68’ – Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Felix Nmecha enter the pitch for Borussia Dortmund.
- 76’ – Goal! Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund) opens the scoring with a deflected shot.
- 86’ – Goal! Bynoe-Gittens scores again, extending Dortmund’s lead to 2-0.
- 90+3’ – Penalty for Borussia Dortmund after a foul by Brandon Mechele on Serhou Guirassy.
- 90+5’ – Goal! Serhou Guirassy converts the penalty to make it 3-0.
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Impact on Points Table
The victory pushed Borussia Dortmund to the top of their group in the UEFA Champions League League Phase, securing 3 points from their opening game. On the other hand, Club Brugge’s missed opportunities saw them remain at the bottom with 0 points, placing additional pressure on their next fixture against Sturm Graz.
| Team | Played | W | D | L | GF | GA | Points |
| Borussia Dortmund | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Club Brugge | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Club Brugge vs Borussia Dortmund Man of the Match
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)
Coming off the bench in the second half, Bynoe-Gittens changed the game with his pace and clinical finishing, scoring two decisive goals that put Dortmund in control.
In a game that saw Club Brugge start as the more aggressive side, Borussia Dortmund’s late surge and tactical changes proved too much for the Belgian team. Jamie Bynoe-Gittens’ impactful performance off the bench, coupled with Guirassy’s penalty, secured a 3-0 victory for Borussia Dortmund. The result leaves Brugge with work to do in their upcoming fixtures, while Dortmund’s strong start boosts their chances of advancing from the group stage of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League League Phase.
