Serhou Guirassy played a pivotal role in Borussia Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday night, scoring twice to help secure his side’s place in the Champions League play-offs.
The match, which was the final game of the group stage, was crucial for Dortmund, who needed a victory to ensure their qualification for the knockout rounds.
Guirassy’s first-half brace, coupled with a third goal from Ramy Bensebaini, ensured the German side triumphed, confirming their spot in the next stage of the competition.
Guirassy opened the scoring with a well-taken goal, followed by a second strike that gave Dortmund a commanding 2-0 lead before the break.
Bensebaini added a third, extending Dortmund’s advantage, though Shakhtar Donetsk managed to pull one back late in the game.
51 – Serhou Guirassy has averaged a goal or assist every 51 minutes in this season’s UEFA Champions League (9G 2A), the best minutes per goal involvement ratio by any player with 300+ minutes played. Champion. @Guirassy_19 pic.twitter.com/3vUq21SOHZ
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) January 29, 2025
The victory saw Dortmund finish 10th in their group, but with enough points to progress to the Champions League play-offs, where they will now face additional challenges before reaching the round of 16.
Guirassy’s double on the night brought his tally to an impressive 9 goals and 2 assists in just 8 Champions League appearances this season, further establishing his importance to Dortmund’s campaign.
His clinical finishing and performances have made him a standout player in this year’s competition.
The win also lifted Dortmund’s spirits, as they now look ahead to the challenges awaiting them in the knockout rounds.
