UEFA Europa League

Dortmund vs Rangers 2021-22 UEFA Europa League, Knockout Round Playoffs

  • 51': Jude Bellingham
  • 82': Raphaël Guerreiro
FT
2 - 4
1st Leg
  • 38': James Tavernier (P)
  • 41': Alfredo Morelos
  • 49': John Lundstram
  • 54': Dan-Axel Zagadou (OG)

Rangers smash Haaland-less Borussia Dortmund in Europa League stunner

Rangers pulled off a stunning 4-2 win away to Borussia Dortmund on Thursday to take command of their Europa League knockout stage playoff tie.

Match Commentary

  • 0': First Half begins.
  • 38': Goal! Borussia Dortmund 0, Rangers 1. James Tavernier (Rangers) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
  • 41': Goal! Borussia Dortmund 0, Rangers 2. Alfredo Morelos (Rangers) right footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Joe Ayodele-Aribo with a headed pass following a corner.
  • 45'+2': First Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 0, Rangers 2.
  • 45': Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Giovanni Reyna replaces Axel Witsel.
  • 45': Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Youssoufa Moukoko replaces Julian Brandt.
  • 49': Goal! Borussia Dortmund 0, Rangers 3. John Lundstram (Rangers) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Ryan Kent.
  • 51': Goal! Borussia Dortmund 1, Rangers 3. Jude Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from outside the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Raphael Guerreiro.
  • 54': Own Goal by Dan-Axel Zagadou, Borussia Dortmund. Borussia Dortmund 1, Rangers 4.
  • 55': Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Nico Schulz replaces Manuel Akanji because of an injury.
  • 66': Substitution, Rangers. James Sands replaces Scott Arfield.
  • 68': Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Steffen Tigges replaces Donyell Malen.
  • 73': Dan-Axel Zagadou (Borussia Dortmund) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
  • 79': Allan McGregor (Rangers) is shown the yellow card.
  • 82': Goal! Borussia Dortmund 2, Rangers 4. Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from outside the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Jude Bellingham.
  • 82': Substitution, Borussia Dortmund. Reinier replaces Marco Reus.
  • 86': Substitution, Rangers. Aaron Ramsey replaces Joe Ayodele-Aribo.
  • 86': Substitution, Rangers. Glen Kamara replaces Ryan Jack.
  • 90'+5': Substitution, Rangers. Scott Wright replaces Alfredo Morelos.
  • 90'+6': Second Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 2, Rangers 4.

Game Information

Competition: UEFA Europa League

Venue: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
Location: Aue, Germany
Attendance: 10,000

Statistics

https://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/soccer/500/257.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=originRAN DORhttps://a.espncdn.com/combiner/i?img=/i/teamlogos/soccer/500/124.png&h=100&scale=crop&w=100&location=origin
7 Fouls 11
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
0 Offsides 1
6 Corner Kicks 4
1 Saves 2
35.2 Possession 64.8
9 SHOTS 13
5 ON GOAL 3
0.6 On Target % 0.2
1 Penalty Goals 0
1 Penalty Kicks Taken 0
259 Accurate Passes 550
347 Passes 649
0.7 Pass Completion % 0.8
2 Accurate Crosses 6
10 Crosses 12
0.2 Cross % 0.5
53 Long Balls 47
21 Accurate Long Balls 22
0.4 Long Balls % 0.5
3 Blocked Shots 4
10 Effective Tackles 9
20 Tackles 19
0.5 Tackle % 0.5
21 Interceptions 12
20 Effective Clearances 9
20 Clearances 9

Line-Ups

DOR Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Gregor Kobel (GK)
5 Dan-Axel Zagadou
15 Mats Hummels
13 Raphaël Guerreiro
16 Manuel Akanji
11 Marco Reus
28 Axel Witsel
8 Mahmoud Dahoud
21 Donyell Malen
22 Jude Bellingham
19 Julian Brandt

RAN Rangers (4-2-3-1)

No. Name
1 Allan McGregor (GK) Yellow Card
3 Calvin Bassey
6 Connor Goldson
31 Borna Barisic
2 James Tavernier
17 Joe Aribo
4 John Lundstram
8 Ryan Jack
20 Alfredo Morelos
14 Ryan Kent
37 Scott Arfield

UEFA Europa League News

What do Premier League sides need to progress in Europe? Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool all up against it

What do Premier League sides need to progress in Europe? Man City, Chelsea, Liverpool all up against it

As boos rang out at Palace and Forest, a dismal week for Premier League sides in Europe came to a close.

Late Midtjylland winner sinks Nottingham Forest in UEL first leg

Late Midtjylland winner sinks Nottingham Forest in UEL first leg

Nottingham Forest suffered another Europa League defeat to Midtjylland after Cho Gue-sung's late header earned the Danish side a 1-0 win at the City Ground in the last-16 first leg.

Aston Villa edge Lille to take Europa League first-leg lead

Aston Villa edge Lille to take Europa League first-leg lead

Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as Aston Villa battled to a 1-0 away win at Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last 16 tie.

Aston Villa get Europa League boost with John McGinn return

Aston Villa get Europa League boost with John McGinn return

Aston Villa's UEFA Europa League hopes have been boosted by the return to contention of captain John McGinn for Thursday's last-16 tie in Lille.

Best Champions League tifos: Bob Marley, The Beatles, 'Erling the Great'

Best Champions League tifos: Bob Marley, The Beatles, 'Erling the Great'

From legends of music to Erling Haaland as a Viking, tifos in this season's European competitions have had it all. But fans of one club stand apart.