Serhou Guirassy proved to be the difference maker in Azerbaijan, netting twice to secure a 2-1 victory for Borussia Dortmund. Despite a resilient display from Sabah FK, the Bundesliga giants' clinical edge ultimately told in this Champions League encounter.
Manchester City have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Borussia Dortmund prodigy Mathis Albert after intensifying their interest in the teenager. However, the Bundesliga outfit remain determined to retain the 17-year-old United States international despite his limited first-team opportunities at Signal Iduna Park this campaign.
Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovac urged his team to rediscover their clinical edge ahead of Tuesday's Champions League trip to Sabah FC. After failing to score in their last two matches, Kovac demanded faster execution against the Azerbaijani champions.
Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri experienced one of the most bizarre moments of the Bundesliga season during Borussia Dortmund’s recent goalless draw with Union Berlin. The teenage midfielder, currently on loan in Germany, looked set for an early shower before the game had even properly settled into its rhythm after mistakenly shown red card by referee Daniel Schlager.
Borussia Dortmund dropped crucial points after being held to a 0-0 draw by Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei. Speaking post-match, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and defender Waldemar Anton expressed frustration over the team's lack of quality in the final third.