Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal

The UEFA Champions League League Phase match took place on 8 September 2026 at Signal Iduna Park in Aue. Borussia Dortmund hosted Villarreal in a fixture that promised goals and drama, and the atmosphere lived up to the occasion as both sides vied for a crucial three points.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were marked by discipline being tested. In the 38th minute, Waldemar Anton of Borussia Dortmund received a yellow card for a bad foul, while Villarreal’s Pau Navarro was booked for a similar infringement in the same minute. Just four minutes later, Sergi Cardona of Villarreal added a third booking for a bad foul in the 42nd minute, setting a physical tone for the encounter.

The deadlock was broken in the 53rd minute when Renato Veiga turned the ball into his own net, an own goal that gave the home side a 1-0 lead. Dortmund’s early advantage, however, was short-lived. Villarreal responded in the 66th minute when Santiago Mouriño rose to meet a corner from Georges Mikautadze and headed the ball into the bottom left corner, restoring parity at 1-1.

Borussia Dortmund reclaimed the lead ten minutes later. In the 80th minute, Serhou Guirassy slotted a left-footed finish from very close range after a precise pass from Fábio Silva, making it 2-1. The pressure on Villarreal intensified, and in the 83rd minute Santiago Mouriño was cautioned for a bad foul, receiving his first yellow card of the match.

Two minutes after the booking, Guirassy completed his brace by converting a penalty in the 85th minute, sending the ball to the bottom left corner and extending Dortmund’s advantage to 3-1. The home side appeared to be heading for a comfortable win, but the final moments proved decisive. In stoppage time, the 90+3 minute, Serhou Guirassy inadvertently turned the ball into his own net, an own goal that gave Villarreal a consolation goal and closed the scoreline at 3-2.

Standout performers

  • Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – Scored twice, once from open play and once from the spot, and was also involved in the late own goal.
  • Santiago Mouriño (Villarreal) – Netted the equaliser with a well-timed header and was the focal point of Villarreal’s attack.
  • Georges Mikautadze (Villarreal) – Provided the decisive corner that led to Mouriño’s goal.
  • Fábio Silva (Borussia Dortmund) – Delivered the assist for Guirassy’s first goal.
  • Renato Veiga (Borussia Dortmund) – Although unfortunate, his own goal opened the scoring.

Match facts

  • Final score: Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal
  • Scorers:
    • Renato Veiga (own goal) – 53'
    • Santiago Mouriño – 66' (assist: Georges Mikautadze)
    • Serhou Guirassy – 80' (assist: Fábio Silva)
    • Serhou Guirassy – 85' (penalty)
    • Serhou Guirassy (own goal) – 90'+3'
  • Bookings:
    • Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund) – 38'
    • Pau Navarro (Villarreal) – 38'
    • Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) – 42'
    • Santiago Mouriño (Villarreal) – 83'
  • Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Aue

What it means

The victory awards Borussia Dortmund three points from the League Phase, reinforcing their position in the group, while Villarreal return to the bench with a narrow defeat that leaves them needing points from their remaining matches.