

Key Takeaways:
- Last night, Borussia Dortmund overcame Copenhagen 4:2 on the road in the Champions League third round
- Nico Kovac’s side have now amassed 7 points and occupy fourth place in the standings
- Copenhagen remain on just 1 point and sit 31st in the table following the defeat
Match Summary
Borussia Dortmund extended their impressive start to the Champions League campaign by registering a 4:2 away win over Copenhagen during the third round of the tournament’s main phase. With this result, the yellow-blacks continued their stable run this season under Nico Kovac and now have 7 points, securing fourth place in the current standings. In contrast, Copenhagen are languishing in 31st position with only a single point to their name.
Drei Punkte sind aus Dänemark entführt! 💛 pic.twitter.com/jjPzcaxCrS
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) October 21, 2025
Key Match Events
Minute | Event |
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20 | Felix Nmecha scored for Dortmund after a well-timed pass from Jude Bellingham (0:1) |
33 | Gregor Kobel stopped a shot by Youssoufa Moukoko; Waldemar Anton netted an own goal for Copenhagen (1:1) |
61 | Ramy Bensebaini converted a penalty to restore Dortmund’s lead (1:2) |
76 | Felix Nmecha scored his second for the visitors, assisted by Carney Chukwuemeka (1:3) |
87 | Fabio Silva extended Dortmund’s lead (1:4) |
90 | Victor Dadašon headed in from close range after a cross from Yunosuke Suzuki (2:4) |
Performance Analysis
The Westphalians opened the scoring in the 20th minute with Felix Nmecha finding the net, courtesy of Jude Bellingham’s precision pass. The hosts quickly responded, capitalising on a defensive error as Waldemar Anton scored an own goal after Gregor Kobel had earlier denied Youssoufa Moukoko.
After the interval, Dortmund regained the initiative when Ramy Bensebaini successfully converted from the penalty spot in the 61st minute. The German side continued to press, and in the 76th minute, Felix Nmecha registered his second goal of the match, this time after being set up by Carney Chukwuemeka.
Late in the contest, Fabio Silva struck in the 87th minute to make it 1:4. Three minutes later, Victor Dadašon reduced the deficit for Copenhagen, heading home from close range following a cross by Yunosuke Suzuki.
Statistical Overview
The result further boosts Dortmund’s position in the group as they now hold 7 points, consolidating fourth spot in the temporary standings. Meanwhile, Copenhagen remain in 31st place with only one point after the third round.