Guirassy brace powers Dortmund past Villarreal in Champions League opener
Borussia Dortmund kicked off their Champions League league phase with a win over Villarreal, powered by a brace from striker Serhou Guirassy. The result gives Dortmund an early three points in the competition. Guirassy's goals underline his importance to Dortmund's attack following his summer arrival and reinforce his strong form in European competition.
Read the full story at bundesliga.comDortmund's opening night in the Champions League was settled by the man they've built their attack around. Guirassy has quickly established himself as the focal point of Niko Kovač's forward line, and a brace against seasoned European opposition like Villarreal is exactly the kind of statement performance that validates the club's investment. For Villarreal, the defeat extends a worrying run of European away struggles and puts pressure on their group-stage campaign from day one.
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