Post-Match Report

Postgame Reactions: “An Important Win for the Team”

It was reief all arond as Sporting Director Ole Book, two-goal scorer Serhou Guirassy, Joey Veerman, Gregor Kobel and Head Coach Niko Kovac shared their thoughts after the 2-1 away win over Sabah FC in Baku, with Kovac saying, “It was a tough battle, but totally deserved." Check out the postgame reactions!

Ole Book (in the mixed zone): “When you travel this far — and not just us, but the fans as well — it only makes it sweeter to get the three points, which were also critical because of our loss in Norway. Of course, it feels good to get a victory after three winless games. We definitely could have helped ourselves out today by being more ruthless. On the other hand, we took a significant step forward in terms of the way we played football.”

Niko Kovac (on DAZN): “We played a really good attacking game today and created a lot of chances. If we had even capitalized on half of them, we no doubt would have won by three or four goals. We made small mistakes here and there, which allowed our opponent back into the game. It was a tough battle, but totally deserved.”

Serhou Guirassy (on DAZN): “I’m obviously happy with the win because it was so important for the team. The last two games were tough, which is why it was so important to win today. And that’s exactly what we did. Congratulations to the entire team, and thanks also to the fans for their support. But we missed a few chances. If we can all be consistent, I believe we can achieve a lot this season.”

Joey Veerman (in the mixed zone): “We created a lot of chances. Compared to last week, I think we played a really good game today — in terms of chances and our style of play. But yes, we have to close out the game. We should have scored a lot more goals.”

Gregor Kobel (on DAZN): “In the end, it was harder than it needed to be. We could have scored a goal or two earlier to make the game a bit more comfortable. We created a ton of chances — no doubt the most of any game we've played in recent weeks — so that's a very positive takeaway. In the end, it’s a bit of a bummer we couldn't settle down a bit by sealing the win earlier.”
Recorded by Boris Rupert

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Of course, it feels good to get a victory after three winless games. We definitely could have helped ourselves out today by being more ruthless. On the other hand, we took a significant step forward in terms of the way we played football.\u201d \n<\/p>\nNiko Kovac<\/b> (on DAZN): \u201cWe played a really good attacking game today and created a lot of chances. If we had even capitalized on half of them, we no doubt would have won by three or four goals. We made small mistakes here and there, which allowed our opponent back into the game. It was a tough battle, but totally deserved.\u201d<\/p>\nSerhou Guirassy<\/b> (on DAZN): \u201cI\u2019m obviously happy with the win because it was so important for the team. The last two games were tough, which is why it was so important to win today. And that\u2019s exactly what we did. Congratulations to the entire team, and thanks also to the fans for their support. But we missed a few chances. If we can all be consistent, I believe we can achieve a lot this season.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"97-Veerman-1792525365638\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-reaktionen/97-Veerman.jpg\"><\/p>\nJoey Veerman<\/b> (in the mixed zone): \u201cWe created a lot of chances. Compared to last week, I think we played a really good game today \u2014 in terms of chances and our style of play. But yes, we have to close out the game. We should have scored a lot more goals.\u201d<\/p>\nGregor Kobel<\/b> (on DAZN): \u201cIn the end, it was harder than it needed to be. We could have scored a goal or two earlier to make the game a bit more comfortable. We created a ton of chances \u2014 no doubt the most of any game we've played in recent weeks \u2014 so that's a very positive takeaway. In the end, it\u2019s a bit of a bummer we couldn't settle down a bit by sealing the win earlier.\u201d \nRecorded by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"97-Kobel-1792525405762\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-reaktionen/97-Kobel.jpg\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Ole Book<\/b> (in the mixed zone): \u201cWhen you travel this far \u2014 and not just us, but the fans as well \u2014 it only makes it sweeter to get the three points, which were also critical because of our loss in Norway. Of course, it feels good to get a victory after three winless games. We definitely could have helped ourselves out today by being more ruthless. On the other hand, we took a significant step forward in terms of the way we played football.\u201d \n<\/p>\nNiko Kovac<\/b> (on DAZN): \u201cWe played a really good attacking game today and created a lot of chances. If we had even capitalized on half of them, we no doubt would have won by three or four goals. We made small mistakes here and there, which allowed our opponent back into the game. It was a tough battle, but totally deserved.\u201d<\/p>\nSerhou Guirassy<\/b> (on DAZN): \u201cI\u2019m obviously happy with the win because it was so important for the team. The last two games were tough, which is why it was so important to win today. And that\u2019s exactly what we did. Congratulations to the entire team, and thanks also to the fans for their support. But we missed a few chances. If we can all be consistent, I believe we can achieve a lot this season.\u201d<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"97-Veerman-1792525365638\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-reaktionen/97-Veerman.jpg\"><\/p>\nJoey Veerman<\/b> (in the mixed zone): \u201cWe created a lot of chances. Compared to last week, I think we played a really good game today \u2014 in terms of chances and our style of play. But yes, we have to close out the game. We should have scored a lot more goals.\u201d<\/p>\nGregor Kobel<\/b> (on DAZN): \u201cIn the end, it was harder than it needed to be. We could have scored a goal or two earlier to make the game a bit more comfortable. We created a ton of chances \u2014 no doubt the most of any game we've played in recent weeks \u2014 so that's a very positive takeaway. In the end, it\u2019s a bit of a bummer we couldn't settle down a bit by sealing the win earlier.\u201d \nRecorded by Boris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"97-Kobel-1792525405762\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-reaktionen/97-Kobel.jpg\"><\/p>\n","exportedType":"text/html"},"id":"editable-4e754267a6","prio":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"prio","title":"Prio (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"value":false,"exportedType":"boolean"},"headline":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"headline","title":"Headline","multiValue":false,"value":"Postgame Reactions: \u201cAn Important Win for the Team\u201d","exportedType":"text/plain"},"author":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"author","title":"Author","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"teaserType":"relatedContent","match":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"content-fragment","name":"match","title":"Related Match","multiValue":true,"value":["/content/dam/bvbweb/en/matches/football/profis/2026_2027/5/2685406_3_sabah_-borussiadortmund"],"exportedType":"text/plain"},"externalId":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"externalId","title":"External ID (Clubplatform)","multiValue":false,"exportedType":"text/plain"},"displayOnHome":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"boolean","name":"displayOnHome","title":"Display in News Wall on Homepage","multiValue":false,"value":true,"exportedType":"boolean"},"url":{"multiLine":false,"dataType":"string","name":"url","title":"Vanity URL (LEAVE EMPTY FOR AUTOMATIC VANITY URL. 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The quartet started in place of Maxi Bier, Joane Gadou, Jobe Bellingham and Ethan Nwaneri, all of whom moved to the bench. In addition, Head Coach Niko Kovac changed the tactical approach, switching to two strikers (Guirassy & Fabio Silva) and to a 3-2-3-2 formation, with Chukwuemeka playing centrally behind the forwards and Felix Nmecha frequently pushing up from the double pivot.<\/p>\nIn the fifth minute, Serhou Guirassy set up his strike partner with a through ball. Fabio Silva won the footrace against Zedadka but couldn\u2019t beat the goalkeeper. Seconds later, the Portuguese then tried his luck with an effort from the edge of the penalty area.<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"99-Sabah-Tor-1792518054948\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-spielbericht/99-Sabah-Tor.jpg\"><\/p>\nBorussia started out strong (69% possession) and took the lead with its fourth shot of the contest. The play that led to the opening goal was initiated by Nico Schlotterbeck's excellent switch to Julian Ryerson on the right wing. Ryerson found Chukwuemeka, who combined with Fabio Silva and kept his composure in the penalty area, managing to lay the ball off to Nmecha. The Germany international's powerful shot from 16 meters (roughly 17.5 yards out) was parried by Sabah goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov and fell right to the feet of Guirassy, who pounced on the chance from five meters (roughgly 5.5 yards) out, scoring his 22nd Champions League goal (10').<\/p>\nPokatilov made a difficult save to stop Joey Veerman\u2019s free kick from exactly 16 meters out (24'), helping bring Boruissia's xG after half an hour to 2.15 and its lead in the shot count to 9-3. However, the Black & Yellow were not mistake-free on defense, as they were rescued by a narrow offside decision that wiped away Joy-Lance Mickels\u2019 equalizer. The attacker had found the back of the net following an impressive solo run by Parris (30'). Nine minutes later, the ball found it's way into the goal again, and this time the leveler would stand. Puchacz delivered a free kick into the six-yard box, where center back Aden McCarthy outjumped several Borussia players and sent an unsoppable close-range header past Gregor Kobel for 1-1. Kobel then kept his team from heading into the halftime break trailing, his saves denying Simic (42') and Parris (45').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"99-Sabah-Anton-1792518072056\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-spielbericht/99-Sabah-Anton.jpg\"><\/p>\n1,800 Black & Yellow traveling supporters were among the officially announced crowd of 55,000. They were able to celebrate their side reclaiming the lead in the 52nd minute. Guirassy skillfully converted an outstanding cross from Veerman, who put it on a platter from the right side of the attack. Guirassy reached for the ball with his outstretched left leg, skillfully volleying it over the line. From that point forward, Dortmund controlled the game and manged to create a few promising looks inside the opposition penalty area. However, the visitors also narrowly escaped another scare inside their own box. After an errand pass by Schlotterbeck, a chipped ball found Mbina, who fired wide of the target \u2014 thanks in part to a slight nudge from behind by Daniel Svensson (75').<\/p>\nShortly before that key play, Niko Kovac had made a triple substitution, with Bellingham, Sabitzer and Gadou offering fresh legs and allowing Nmecha, Chukwuemeka and Bensebaini to get some early rest after the tiring travel of the previous two days. Shortly after, Beier would replace Svensson (77').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"99-Sabah-1792518041414\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-spielbericht/99-Sabah.jpg\"><\/p>\nThe Borussia players, who were wearing all-yellow kits for the game in Baku, were made to work hard for the win. The meeting with the reigning Azerbaijani champion remained on a knife's edge as Dortmund conceded more and more possession to the opposition. Nonetheless, the victory would be a well-deserved one, given the final shot count of 22\u201312.<\/p>\n<h2>SABAH FC vs. Borussia Dortmund 1-2 (1-1 at half)<\/h2>\nUEFA Champions League, Matchday 3 <\/b>Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:45 p.m. CEST<\/p>\nSabah:<\/b> Pokatilov \u2013 Zedadka, Solvet, McCarthy, Puchacz \u2013 Rakhmonaliev (81\u2019 Khaybulayev), Lepinjica \u2013 Parris (65\u2019 Mbina), Du Queiroz (65\u2019 Isaev), Simic \u2013 Mickels (81\u2019 Nwachukwu) \nBench:<\/b> Mirzammadov, Ramazanov; Dashdamirov, Almeida, Mutallimov, Fernandes, Severina, Aliyev<\/p>\nBVB:<\/b> Kobel \u2013 Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini (72' Gadou) \u2013 Ryerson, Veerman, Nmecha (72' Bellingham), Svensson (77' Beier) \u2013 Chukwuemeka (72' Sabitzer) \u2013 Guirassy, Fabio Silva (90'+1 Nwaneri) \nBench:<\/b> Drewes, Meyer; Mane, Reggiani, dos Santos, Albert, Inacio \nUnavailable:<\/b> Can (torn ACL), Karetsas (ankle), Konstantelias (torn ACL), Lerma (muscle injury)<\/p>\nGoals:<\/b> 0-1 Guirassy (10', from Nmecha), 1-1 McCarthy (39', from Puchacz), 0-1 Guirassy (52'., from Veerman) \nYellow cards:<\/b> Solvet, Lepinjica, McCarthy, Zedadka \nReferee:<\/b> Alberola Rojas (from Spain) \nOfficial attendance:<\/b> 55,000 at Baku Olympic Stadium \nBoris Rupert<\/i><\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"99-Grafik2-1792518690757\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-spielbericht/99-Grafik2.jpg\"><\/p>\n","title":"Text","multiValue":false,"value":"Newly 23-year-old birthday boy Carney Chukwuemeka was one of four new faces in the starting lineup, the others being Ramy Bensebaini, Joey Veerman and Fabio Silva. 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The play that led to the opening goal was initiated by Nico Schlotterbeck's excellent switch to Julian Ryerson on the right wing. Ryerson found Chukwuemeka, who combined with Fabio Silva and kept his composure in the penalty area, managing to lay the ball off to Nmecha. The Germany international's powerful shot from 16 meters (roughly 17.5 yards out) was parried by Sabah goalkeeper Stas Pokatilov and fell right to the feet of Guirassy, who pounced on the chance from five meters (roughgly 5.5 yards) out, scoring his 22nd Champions League goal (10').<\/p>\nPokatilov made a difficult save to stop Joey Veerman\u2019s free kick from exactly 16 meters out (24'), helping bring Boruissia's xG after half an hour to 2.15 and its lead in the shot count to 9-3. However, the Black & Yellow were not mistake-free on defense, as they were rescued by a narrow offside decision that wiped away Joy-Lance Mickels\u2019 equalizer. The attacker had found the back of the net following an impressive solo run by Parris (30'). Nine minutes later, the ball found it's way into the goal again, and this time the leveler would stand. Puchacz delivered a free kick into the six-yard box, where center back Aden McCarthy outjumped several Borussia players and sent an unsoppable close-range header past Gregor Kobel for 1-1. Kobel then kept his team from heading into the halftime break trailing, his saves denying Simic (42') and Parris (45').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"99-Sabah-Anton-1792518072056\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-spielbericht/99-Sabah-Anton.jpg\"><\/p>\n1,800 Black & Yellow traveling supporters were among the officially announced crowd of 55,000. They were able to celebrate their side reclaiming the lead in the 52nd minute. Guirassy skillfully converted an outstanding cross from Veerman, who put it on a platter from the right side of the attack. Guirassy reached for the ball with his outstretched left leg, skillfully volleying it over the line. From that point forward, Dortmund controlled the game and manged to create a few promising looks inside the opposition penalty area. However, the visitors also narrowly escaped another scare inside their own box. After an errand pass by Schlotterbeck, a chipped ball found Mbina, who fired wide of the target \u2014 thanks in part to a slight nudge from behind by Daniel Svensson (75').<\/p>\nShortly before that key play, Niko Kovac had made a triple substitution, with Bellingham, Sabitzer and Gadou offering fresh legs and allowing Nmecha, Chukwuemeka and Bensebaini to get some early rest after the tiring travel of the previous two days. Shortly after, Beier would replace Svensson (77').<\/p>\n<img data-assetref=\"99-Sabah-1792518041414\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/10/20/ucl-spielbericht/99-Sabah.jpg\"><\/p>\nThe Borussia players, who were wearing all-yellow kits for the game in Baku, were made to work hard for the win. The meeting with the reigning Azerbaijani champion remained on a knife's edge as Dortmund conceded more and more possession to the opposition. 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