Borussia Dortmund’s hopes of securing automatic progression to the Champions League knockout stage suffered a setback as Bodo/Glimt twice fought back to claim a 2-2 draw at Signal Iduna Park. Despite dominating possession and creating 22 chances to the visitors’ seven, Dortmund were unable to turn control into a victory.
The result leaves Dortmund on 11 points, just outside the top eight in the group standings, while Bodo/Glimt, despite failing to win any of their first six matches, earned a morale-boosting point and sit in 32nd place.
Match Summary
Dortmund appeared set for a comfortable night when Julian Brandt opened the scoring after a precise pass from Fábio Silva. The hosts were buoyed by the confidence from their recent home thrashing of Villarreal, but Bodo/Glimt responded quickly. Veteran defender Haitam Aleesami headed in a well-worked corner to level the score before halftime.
In the second half, Brandt once again gave Dortmund the lead, only for former AC Milan striker Jens Petter Hauge to equalize for the Norwegians with a close-range finish, sealing a deserved point for Kjetil Knutsen’s side.
Key Player Performances
While Dortmund dominated the match, several players stood out:
- N. Haikin (Bodo/Glimt) – Player of the Match, rating 8.25, made crucial saves to preserve the draw.
- J. Brandt (Dortmund) – Scored both goals, rating 6.67.
- Haitam Aleesami (Bodo/Glimt) – Equalizer with a header from a corner.
- Jens Petter Hauge (Bodo/Glimt) – Second-half equalizer showing clinical finishing.
Dortmund’s attacking efforts from Fábio Silva, Jude Bellingham, and Karim Adeyemi were largely frustrated by a well-organized Bodo/Glimt defense.
Club Milestones and Celebrations
Prior to kickoff, Dortmund celebrated club legends Dede and Marco Reus, with Reus officially announced as a club ambassador. Reus, now with LA Galaxy, made over 400 appearances for Dortmund and captained the side for five seasons, highlighting the club’s rich history as they continue their European campaign.
Looking Ahead
Dortmund will travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday, 20 January for their next Champions League match, while Bodo/Glimt host Manchester City on the same evening. Both teams will be looking to improve their standing as the group stage enters its crucial phase.
With the current point tally leaving Dortmund just outside the top eight, every remaining fixture carries significant weight for their hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds.
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