Borussia Dortmund faced FC Copenhagen in their UEFA Champions League matchday 3 clash, held in the Danish capital. The match took place on a blustery night, with Dortmund aiming to recover from a recent defeat in Munich. The team succeeded, securing a 4-2 victory with three second-half goals.
Despite the absence of their ultras, who boycotted the game, Dortmund started energetically, with Julian Brandt and Yan Couto nearly connecting within the first minute. Copenhagen responded as former Schalke winger Jordan Larsson set up Claesson, whose shot was saved by goalkeeper Kobel.
The game's first goal came in the 20th minute when Felix Nmecha scored, following a well-executed play involving Serhou Guirassy and Jobe Bellingham. Nmecha navigated past Achouri and struck the ball into the roof of the net.
Copenhagen equalized shortly before the half-hour mark in an unusual manner. A shot from ex-BVB talent Youssoufa Moukoko was inadvertently redirected into the net by Waldemar Anton while Bensebaini attempted to clear the ball. The hosts increased the pressure afterward, with a full-back narrowly missing the goal from a tight angle.
No substitutions were made at halftime. Bensebaini had to make a crucial challenge to deflect Moukoko's shot out for a corner. The Westphalians regained the lead in the 60th minute when Lerager fouled Guirassy in the box, leading to a penalty awarded by referee Danny Makkeile. Bensebaini successfully converted the penalty.
Copenhagen's coach Niko Kovač made three substitutions shortly after to change the dynamics of the game. Home fans felt they should have been awarded a penalty in the 68th minute after a clash between Bensebaini and Moukoko, but their appeals were dismissed.
Kovač's adjustments proved effective when Carney Chukwuemeka intercepted a misplaced pass and assisted Nmecha, who scored with a deflected shot that wrongfooted the goalkeeper. Dortmund added another goal as Fábio Silva netted his first for the club from a challenging angle, allowing the ball to slip through the goalkeeper's legs.
Copenhagen managed to score a late consolation goal through Viktor Dadason. However, Dortmund maintained their lead, concluding the match with a 4-2 victory.
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