Karim Adeyemi led Borussia Dortmund to victory in the round of 16 first leg of the Champions League against Chelsea with a lightning-fast counter-attack.
Dortmund – What a solo by Karim Adeyemi! The attacker brought Borussia Dortmund 1-0 in the round of 16 first leg Champions League against Chelsea with an lightning-fast counter-attack on the road to victory. And not only the hit of the day was an absolute eye-catcher.
Artistic cheers! Karim Adeyemi (right) was delighted with his dream goal. © David Indian song/dpa
A good hour was played when Raphael Guerreiro sent the German international forward after a corner from the visitors from London.
Already in the center circle, the left foot, who completed a week-long trial with the Blues at the age of 16, only had a lot of meadow and world champion Enzo Fernandez ahead of him.
Adeyemi drove the ball in front of him at lightning speed, then picked up even more speed in a direct running duel with the Argentine and then cheekily left Kepa standing before he casually pushed the ball across the line to take the lead. That was real premier class!
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Even before the kick-off, the BVB supporters proved their CL suitability with an impressive choreography.
“And it was worth standing by your side every time,” emblazoned from the stands of the Signal Iduna Park, which was to spur the black and yellow kickers on to a courageous performance.
After the excellent results of the last few weeks, the in-form Borussia went into the top duel with confidence and acted accordingly with confidence on the ball.
The Dortmund fans impressed even before the game started with an elaborate choreography. © Federico Gambarini/dpa
Karim Adeyemi shoots BVB against Chelsea to victory
BVB defender Marius Wolf (left) had his hands full with Mykhaylo Mudryk. © INA FASSBENDER / AFP
On the other hand, the Blues’ spending frenzy ensemble was initially limited to counterattacks, which, however, always rolled towards Kobel’s box at great speed.
Above all, 100-million-man Mudryk and luxury loaner Joao Felix whirled the Dortmund defensive line up again and again.
However, there were still few clear chances to score for a long time. Only after half an hour did Haller hit the side netting from a good position, around ten pointer turns later Felix failed on the crossbar.
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It was a showdown at a high level, but both teams didn’t want to open their visors completely in the first round and so the goalless draw went into the dressing room.
The tea break apparently gave the guest from the island new energy, because the Potter elf came out of the dressing room with much more commitment. But BVB continued to resist bravely – and in turn stabbed ice cold and beautifully through Adeyemi in the middle of the blues’ best pressure phase.
In the final quarter of an hour, the guests pushed for an equalizer, but the BVB players courageously threw themselves into every duel and finish. That was enough to finally save the narrow lead over the finish line.
Statistics on the Champions League Round of 16 between Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea
Borussia Dortmund – FC Chelsea 1:0 (0:0)
lineups
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – M. Wolf (73. Ryerson), Süle, N. Schlotterbeck, Guerreiro – Bellingham, E. Can, Özcan – Brandt, Adeyemi (79. Bynoe-Gittens) – Haller (68. Modeste)
Chelsea FC: Kepa – R. James, Thiago Silva, Koulibaly, Chilwell (71. Mount) – Ziyech, Loftus-Cheek, Fernandez, Mudryk (71. Cucurella) – Joao Felix, Havertz
referee: Jesus Gil Manzano (Spanien)
Viewers: 81,365 (sold out)
Tore: 1:0 Adeyemi (63.)
yellow cards: Bellingham (1), E. Can (2), Adeyemi (1), Özcan (4), Ryerson (1), Süle (1) / R. James (2), Thiago Silva (2), Ziyech (1) , mount (3)
