Dortmund kick-start preparation for Celtic clash with a 4-2 victory

The Celtic Star

·28 September 2024

Dortmund kick-start preparation for Celtic clash with a 4-2 victory

Borussia Dortmund kickstarted their preparation for Tuesday nights Champions League encounter against Celtic with a 4-2 win over VfL Bochum…

Fans of Dortmund show a banner during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and VfL Bochum 1848 at Signal Iduna Park on September 27, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

The die Schwargelban staged a convincing comeback after being two goals down to relegation favourites Bochum.

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Nuri Sahin’s side propelled to second place in the Bundesliga table. Celtic’s opponents suffered a humiliating 5-1 defeat at the hands of an impressive Stuttgart team last Saturday.

A draw with Werder Breman in Dortmund’s second game of the season has culminated in them chasing leaders Bayern Munich after only five games played.

However, Bayern face German champions Bayer Leverkusen tomorrow at the Allianz Arena. Should Xabi Alonso’s side win, it will blow the title race between the three top wide open.

Dortmund’s main man Serhou Guirassy pulled BVB back into the game with a crucial goal before half-time. The 28 year-old struck once again on 75 minutes to put his side ahead in the match for the first time. Dortmund survived any late scares by making it four from the penalty spot and sealing the game.

Celtic will need to keep a close eye on Sehou Guirassy who has scored 42 goals in 53 appearances in the top flight since returning to the Bundesliga in September 2022. No player has scored as often in the Bundesliga during that period.

Former Scottish Football commentator who now works in Germany, Derek Rae, shared his thoughts on X about this current Dortmund side, “Celtic fans watching will have seen a lack of stability about Dortmund at times. Heidenheim, Stuttgart and Bochum have all troubled them to varying degrees recently. But don’t underestimate individual quality which gives them an advantage. Should be a great game to be at.”

There is no doubt that Tuesday night will be a special atmosphere at Signal Iduna Park. Competing in the Champions League in front of a packed 80,000 crowd is the stuff of dreams that Celtic players should be relishing.

Conor Spence