Serhou Guirassy returned to goalscoring form in emphatic fashion, netting in Borussia Dortmund’s 4-1 away victory over Freiburg on Saturday, just days after a subdued outing following the international break.
The Guinean striker was introduced in the 60th minute and wasted little time making his presence felt, scoring Dortmund’s third goal only seven minutes after stepping onto the pitch.
His strike sealed a commanding lead for the visitors and reaffirmed his status as one of the Bundesliga’s most effective forwards this season.
Guirassy’s goal—his 25th across all competitions this campaign—was a product of instinct and precision.
Timing his run perfectly, he latched onto a low cross from the right and calmly slotted the ball past Freiburg’s goalkeeper to put the game beyond reach.
In addition to his scoring tally, Guirassy has also contributed six assists in 37 appearances, underlining his all-around value to the Dortmund attack.
The performance marked a significant response from the striker, who had faced criticism after a quiet showing in his first match back following international duty with Guinea.
On this occasion, however, he looked sharp and decisive, injecting energy and confidence into Dortmund’s forward line during the final half-hour of play.
Dortmund had taken control of the match early, with a brace from Julian Brandt and a goal from Marco Reus setting the tone before Guirassy’s clinical finish added gloss to the scoreline.
Freiburg’s lone goal came late, offering little consolation to the home side, who struggled to cope with Dortmund’s attacking fluidity.
The result lifts Dortmund’s morale ahead of their looming UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Barcelona.
With Guirassy finding the net again and the team hitting stride offensively, manager Edin Terzić will be encouraged by the momentum building at a crucial stage of the season.
Guirassy’s role in Dortmund’s European ambitions cannot be understated. The 28-year-old has become a reliable source of goals and has shown a consistent ability to impact games, even when coming off the bench.
His return to form is timely, as Dortmund prepare to face a Barcelona side that has shown defensive vulnerabilities in recent weeks.
Speaking after the match, Terzić praised Guirassy’s contribution, saying, “He came on with focus and intent.
His goal was exactly what we needed—sharp movement, a calm finish, and a reminder of how important he is to us. We’re happy to have him back at this level.”
For Guirassy, the Freiburg performance may well silence doubts that surfaced following his international commitments.
It also sends a message to Dortmund’s European opponents: he remains a potent threat capable of changing the course of a match in an instant.
As the Bundesliga campaign intensifies and Champions League knockout stages approach, Dortmund will look to Guirassy to lead the line with the same sharpness he displayed on Saturday.
With his confidence restored and his name back on the scoresheet, the striker appears ready to take centre stage once again.
