Bologna Comes From Behind To Defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 For First Champions League Win

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Bologna secured their first Champions League win this season by defeating Borussia Dortmund 2-1. The Serie A team overturned a deficit with two quick goals in the second half, handing Dortmund their fourth consecutive loss across all competitions. Despite taking an early lead through Serhou Guirassy's penalty, Dortmund couldn't maintain their advantage.

Dortmund initially led after Serhou Guirassy converted a penalty in the 15th minute, following Emil Holm's foul on Waldemar Anton. However, Bologna equalised in the 71st minute when Thijs Dallinga scored from Jens Odgaard's cross. Just a minute later, Samuel Iling-Junior netted the winning goal after Dortmund's goalkeeper Gregor Kobel parried his initial attempt.

The defeat leaves Dortmund struggling in 13th place with 12 points in the 36-team table. They are set to face Shakhtar Donetsk in their final group match. Meanwhile, Bologna climbed to 27th place with five points after this victory.

Dortmund's poor form persists as they remain winless in 2025. They have also suffered defeats against Bayer Leverkusen, Holstein Kiel, and Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga since the year began. Against Bologna, they managed only three attempts compared to Bologna's 17.

Sahin's team had just two shots on target and recorded an expected goals (xG) of 0.97, while Bologna achieved an xG of 1.98. This marks the first time since November 2021 that Dortmund have lost consecutive Champions League matches within a single season.

Bologna's victory highlights their resilience and ability to capitalise on opportunities quickly. As both teams prepare for their upcoming fixtures, Dortmund will need to address their current challenges to improve their standing.