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Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday, 25 November 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.
Borussia Dortmund controlled the early stages with 67% possession, dictating the tempo against Villarreal’s more conservative approach. The game remained tight, with Dortmund’s dribble success (68 compared to Villarreal’s 43) highlighting their edge in individual battles, but clear chances were limited until late in the first half. The breakthrough came in 45+2’ when S. Guirassy scored, assisted by A. Anselmino, giving Dortmund a deserved lead at the interval despite Villarreal’s occasional counter-threats.
The second half turned decisively when Villarreal’s J. Foyth received a red card in 53’ for a handball on the line, reducing them to ten men and shifting momentum firmly to Dortmund. Guirassy initially saw his resulting penalty in 54’ saved but was quickly able to net the rebound before K. Adeyemi added a third in 58’, unassisted, capitalising on the numerical advantage. Substitutions flowed from both sides, with Dortmund making changes around 68’ and 77’ to manage the game, while another missed penalty in 82’ did not derail them as D. Svensson sealed the win in 90+5’, assisted by P. Gross.
Dortmund’s 67% possession dominance translated into greater control, allowing them to rack up 68 successful dribbles against Villarreal’s 43, which facilitated their attacking transitions and contributed to the final result by consistently breaking lines. Corners were close at 3-2 in Dortmund’s favour, but their two penalties taken—both missed—showed inefficiency from the spot, though rebounds led to the second goal; assists stood at 2-0 for Dortmund, underlining their creative edge despite Villarreal’s resilient defence until the red card. Cards impacted the game significantly, with Dortmund picking up one yellow and Villarreal suffering a red, which compounded their issues, while both teams used all five substitutions to adapt, Dortmund refreshing their midfield and attack in the latter stages to maintain pressure.
These stats reflect how Dortmund’s superior ball retention and individual quality overwhelmed a Villarreal side that struggled after going down to ten men, with no injury-time goals for the visitors but Dortmund adding one late to emphasise their command.
The match’s pivotal shift occurred in 53’ when Villarreal’s J. Foyth was sent off with a red card for a handball, leaving his team at a numerical disadvantage and opening the door for Dortmund’s onslaught. This was compounded in 54’ by a missed penalty for Dortmund, by S. Guirassy who immediately made amends by netting the rebound, doubling the lead, before K. Adeyemi’s unassisted strike in 58’ effectively put the game beyond reach. Late substitutions helped Dortmund manage the closing stages, with P. Gross coming on at 77’ and assisting D. Svensson’s goal in 90+5’, while Villarreal’s changes, such as D. Parejo entering at 74’, could not stem the tide; an earlier missed penalty in 82’ was another missed opportunity for Dortmund but did not alter the outcome.
Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 3-4-2-1 formation, which provided defensive solidity while allowing wing-backs to push forward and support the attacking duo behind the striker. Standout partnerships included the central defensive trio holding firm against Villarreal’s counters, with midfielders like M. Sabitzer and F. Nmecha dictating play before their substitutions at 77’, and forwards such as S. Guirassy and K. Adeyemi exploiting spaces effectively.
Villarreal deployed a 4-4-2 shape, focusing on a compact midfield to absorb pressure and launch breaks, with forwards aiming to capitalise on turnovers. Key roles saw the back four, including J. Foyth before his 53’ red card, trying to contain Dortmund’s attacks, while midfielders like S. Comesana, subbed off at 74’ for D. Parejo, provided some resistance in the engine room despite the possession deficit.
S. Guirassy earned Man of the Match honours for his clinical finishing, netting twice in 45+2’ and 54’ to set Dortmund on course for victory, with his movement and positioning proving decisive against a depleted Villarreal defence. Starting the game and leading the line effectively until his substitution at 68’ when F. Silva came on, Guirassy’s contributions, including drawing a penalty, highlighted his impact in key phases.
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Borussia Dortmund will look to build on this convincing win, which extends their strong recent form in domestic and European competitions, as they prepare for their next fixture against a challenging opponent in the Bundesliga, aiming to maintain their momentum and push for top spots.
Villarreal face a tough task to recover from this defeat and the blow of the red card, amid a mixed run of results, with their next La Liga match offering a chance to regroup and address defensive vulnerabilities shown here.
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