Jobe Bellingham has earned his chance to shine as he starts for Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League clash against FC Copenhagen. The 20-year-old’s prominent transfer, costing €30 million, has sparked numerous discussions lately as he has not significantly contributed until now. Coach Niko Kovac expects a strong performance from him in this important match.
BVB’s Starting Lineup Against Copenhagen
The lineup for Dortmund in Copenhagen includes:
- Goalkeeper: Kobel
- Defenders: Couto, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Svensson
- Midfielders: Bellingham, Nmecha, Brandt
- Forwards: Beier, Guirassy
Match Highlights
The match kicked off with excitement, showing Dortmund maintaining control early on. Felix Nmecha opened the scoring with a brilliant goal for Dortmund. However, FC Copenhagen responded with determination.
- 33rd Minute: A corner led to a defensive mix-up for Dortmund, allowing the hosts to equalize with an own goal by Anton.
- 44th Minute: Dortmund struggled to maintain control as Copenhagen grew more aggressive.
- 62nd Minute: Multiple substitutions were made by Kovac, bringing fresh energy to the squad.
Live updates of the game can be followed on El-Balad as the match unfolds, providing fans with insights and key moments from this pivotal encounter. Dortmund will need Bellingham to step up and deliver on the European stage to secure a vital win.
