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Dortmund and Lille Draw in Thrilling Champions League Encounter
Borussia Dortmund and Lille OSC played out a thrilling draw at the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK in Dortmund on March 4th, 2025, in a UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash. The match, officiated by José María Sánchez Martínez (Spain), was a closely fought affair with excitement until the final whistle.
Borussia Dortmund took the lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from Karim Adeyemi. However, Lille responded and equalized in the 68th minute through a goal by Haraldsson.
Despite Lille enjoying more possession (57% to Dortmund’s 43%), both teams created few clear-cut chances. Dortmund managed 7 shots (only 1 on target), while Lille had 9 (also with only 1 on target). Disciplinary issues saw Dortmund commit 13 fouls to Lille’s 6. The match ended with yellow cards for Can and Gross of Dortmund, and none for Lille. Despite the draw, the game left both sides feeling they could have done more, with missed opportunities and an open tie heading into the second leg.
Substitutions borussia dortmund: at minute 66 M. Beier came in and J. Gittens went out., at minute 83 Y. Couto came in and J. Ryerson went out., at minute 83 R. Bensebaini came in and D. Svensson went out., at minute 83 G. Reyna came in and J. Brandt went out.
Substitutions lille: at minute 71 M. Fernandez-Pardo came in and E. Mbappe went out., at minute 77 A. Gomes came in and N. Mukau went out., at minute 77 M. Bakker came in and Ismaily went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Borussia Dortmund
Lille
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