UCL: Borussia Dortmund Triumphs Over Athletic Club 4-1 in UEFA Champions League

Dortmund's dominant performance secures 4-1 win against Athletic Club

Borussia Dortmund earned their first win in the UEFA Champions League group stage with a convincing 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao. This result comes as Athletic Bilbao struggles, now without a win in their last six matches (1 draw, 5 losses)...

Athletic Bilbao pulled one back a minute past the hour mark when two half-time substitutes combined to create a scoring opportunity...

Borussia Dortmund secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the UEFA Champions League, claiming their first win in the current league phase. This result sees Dortmund rise to fourth place in their group with 4 points, while Athletic Bilbao remains at the bottom without any points.

The match started quietly, with few scoring opportunities in the opening exchanges. Marcel Sabitzer's tame effort from the edge of the box was the only notable chance early on. However, Dortmund took the lead in the 28th minute through Daniel Svensson's well-timed finish, capitalizing on a cross from Karim Adeyemi.

Dortmund extended their lead just five minutes into the second half when Carney Chukwuemeka scored with a precise shot that beat Unai Simón. Athletic Bilbao pulled one back through Gorka Guruzeta's goal in the 61st minute, but Dortmund sealed their victory with Serhou Guirassy's goal in the 82nd minute and Julian Brandt's stunning shot in the 90th minute.

This win marks a significant boost for Dortmund's campaign, while Athletic Bilbao's struggles continue with five losses in their last six matches. Dortmund's next challenge will be against Copenhagen on October 21, while Athletic Bilbao hosts Qarabag, needing a win to stay in contention.

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— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) October 1, 2025

The Sweden international scored his first UCL goal with a precise first-time finish from Karim Adeyemi's excellent cross. Adeyemi was brilliantly played through down the right by Julian Ryerson, setting up the scoring opportunity.

Niko Kovac's side dominated the match, showcasing solid gameplay. Niklas Sule had two notable shots, with Unai Simon parrying the first to safety and Sule dragging the second wide. Despite not being spectacular, Borussia Dortmund's performance was effective against a struggling Athletic Bilbao team.

Athletic Bilbao showed signs of recent poor performances, prompting Ernesto Valverde to make a triple change at halftime. The substitutions aimed to inject fresh energy into the team and alter the course of the match.

Dortmund doubled their lead just five minutes into the second half with a stunning goal from 21-year-old Carney Chukwuemeka. He scored his first European goal with a brilliant run down the left wing, beating defenders with his movement before firing a precise shot past Unai Simon at the near post.

Athletic Bilbao pulled one back a minute past the hour mark when two half-time substitutes combined to create a scoring opportunity. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta's cross exposed Dortmund's defensive vulnerabilities, and neither Niklas Sule nor Waldemar Anton could clear the ball. Gorka Guruzeta capitalized on the mistake, scoring his first UCL goal with a clinical finish.

Robert Navarro thought he had leveled the game with a beautiful dinked finish over Gregor Kobel, but the goal was disallowed due to an offside flag. This match showcased Dortmund's attacking prowess, while Athletic Bilbao's defense struggled to contain their opponents.

The tension was palpable at Signal Iduna Park when Robert Navarro's shot narrowly missed the target. However, Dortmund sealed the win with a fortuitous deflection in the 82nd minute. Marcel Sabitzer's shot hit Serhou Guirassy, who scored his 16th goal in his first 20 UCL appearances, a feat matched by Roberto Soldado and Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Julian Brandt added a fourth goal in stoppage time with a driven effort, capping off an emphatic 4-1 win for the hosts. This victory showcases Dortmund's home advantage in the UCL, where they've lost only one of their previous 19 matches (12 wins, 6 draws).

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— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) October 1, 2025

The loss marks a tough streak for Athletic Bilbao, who've now lost four European matches in a row after starting the UCL league phase with consecutive defeats. Dortmund's next challenge will be against Copenhagen on October 21.