Dortmund vs Rangers 2021-22 UEFA Europa League, Knockout Round Playoffs
FT
2 - 4
1st Leg
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: Dortmund, Germany
Attendance: 10,000
Venue: SIGNAL IDUNA PARK
Location: Dortmund, Germany
Attendance: 10,000
Statistics
 DOR |
RAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Fouls | 7 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 0 |
| 4 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 64.8 | POSSESSION | 35.2 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 9 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 5 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.6 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 1 |
| 550 | Accurate Passes | 259 |
| 649 | Passes | 347 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 2 |
| 12 | Crosses | 10 |
| 0.5 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 53 |
| 22 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 4 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 19 | Tackles | 20 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.5 |
| 12 | Interceptions | 21 |
| 9 | Effective Clearances | 20 |
| 9 | Clearances | 20 |
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 |
Rangers (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Allan McGregor (GK)  |
| 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 |
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