Borussia Dortmund dominates Zagreb with a convincing Champions League victory

In Croatia, Borussia Dortmund secured a commanding 3-0 victory against Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on November 28, 2024. This match marked Dortmund's first away win in any competition since September, showcasing their resurgence in European football. English winger Jamie Gittens was the star of the show, scoring the opening goal in stunning fashion just before half-time, with a long-range effort that left the home goalkeeper with little chance. Shortly after the break, Ramy Bensebaini doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner taken by Pascal Gross. Adding to the tally in the final moments of the match, substitute Serhou Guirassy scored Dortmund’s third goal, further emphasizing the team’s dominance throughout the match. Despite some missed chances earlier in the game, including a near miss by Donyell Malen and a header that went wide from Gittens' assist, Dortmund maintained control and displayed their attacking prowess. Following their victory, Dortmund climbed into the top four of their Champions League group and edged closer to qualification for the knockout stages. The team has now recorded four wins out of five matches in this Champions League cycle, elevating their spirits ahead of their crucial upcoming game against their arch-rivals Bayern Munich. However, coach Nuri Sahin expressed concerns over the fitness of key player Julian Brandt, who is deemed essential for their strategy moving forward. The team's goalkeepers, Gregor Kobel and defenders, including Nico Schlotterbeck, acknowledged the solid performance and expressed satisfaction with their showing in Zagreb, while remaining aware of the challenges that lie ahead against Bayern Munich.