Serhou Guirassy Surpasses Lewandowski in Borussia Dortmund's Exciting Champions League Win
Serhou Guirassy celebrated his 100th match for Borussia Dortmund by scoring twice in a thrilling 3-2 win against Villarreal. The Guinea international's goals helped secure three vital points in Dortmund's opening Champions League group stage match at Signal Iduna Park.
Match Highlights
- First goal: Renato Veiga scored an own goal, giving Dortmund the initial lead.
- Equaliser: Santiago Mourino levelled the score for Villarreal.
- Guirassy's contribution: He netted two goals—a close-range tap-in and a penalty—to put Dortmund ahead.
- Late twist: Gregor Kobel's saved shot deflected off Guirassy's face into the net, adding an accidental own goal for Villarreal.
Guirassy Beats Lewandowski's European Record
The brace brought Guirassy's total to 64 goals in 100 appearances for Dortmund, lifting his Champions League tally to 19 goals in 25 matches. This surpassed Robert Lewandowski's club record of 17 goals in the competition.
"I'm very, very happy to have played a hundred games for Dortmund - I didn't even realise that," Guirassy said after the game. "Of course, it's something very special to break Lewandowski's record, because he's a great striker."
European Success and Reflections
Since joining Dortmund from Stuttgart in 2024, Guirassy has been remarkably consistent in European competitions. His 19 Champions League goals place him second in Dortmund's all-time list behind only Marco Reus, who has 24 goals.
Regarding the intense match and his late own goal, Guirassy commented, "It was a strange game tonight - a crazy game. We could have done better, but we're happy with the win."
Dortmund Focuses on Bundesliga Next
After their strong start in Europe, Borussia Dortmund return to Bundesliga action this weekend to face Paderborn at Signal Iduna Park. The team aims to maintain its perfect domestic record with six points from two games. Guirassy's sharp attacking form will be key as Dortmund seeks to stay atop the league standings.
- Next Bundesliga fixture: Borussia Dortmund vs Paderborn, 12 September 2026, 15:30
- Upcoming La Liga match: Villarreal vs Real Betis, 14 September 2026, 21:00
