Champions League - 1-2 loss to Bologna, Dortmund suffered 2 consecutive defeats

In the 7th round of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League, another match was staged. Dortmund, who went away to play, took the lead after Girasi's goal, but conceded goals continuously in the second half and eventually lost to Bologna 1-2.

Two minutes into the match, Bologna attacked with a long pass, but Orsolini was knocked down by Dortmund defender Julian Reilson after getting the ball and missed the chance to shoot. In the third minute, Dortmund striker Bayer was knocked down when he dribbled into the penalty area, but the referee did not make any comment.

In the 11th minute, Dortmund got a free kick. Gross chose to shoot directly, but the ball was blocked by the Bologna goalkeeper. In the 15th minute, Dortmund took a corner kick. Valmad Anton was pulled down by the opponent when he was trying to grab the ball. The referee awarded Dortmund a penalty kick. Later, Giraci took the penalty kick and scored, helping Dortmund take the lead 1-0.

In the 28th minute, Bologna's corner kick was cleared, and Orsolini volleyed the ball, but the ball was saved by Dortmund goalkeeper Kerber. In the 32nd minute, Schlotterbeck made a mistake in clearing the ball, and Castro took the ball and shot, but the ball hit the side net.

In the 35th minute, Orsolini was injured and was replaced by Illin Junior after he could not hold on.

In the 51st minute of the second half, Bologna attacked with a cross, Likoyannis passed the ball back, and Ndoye's hook shot went wide. In the 68th minute, Bologna's goalkeeper made a mistake when clearing the ball, and Giraci jumped up to head the ball, but the ball went over the goal.

In the 71st minute, Jens Odegaard received a lob pass from Likogiannis and passed it to the penalty area. Dalinga immediately stepped forward and shot into the goal, helping Bologna tie the score at 1-1. In the 72nd minute, Valmade Anton made a mistake when clearing the ball. Dalinga took the ball and shot from the penalty area, but was saved by Dortmund goalkeeper Kerber. Facing the defense, Illin Junior seized the opportunity to make a supplementary shot and scored, helping Bologna to overtake 2-1.

In the 83rd minute, Jan Couto made a mistake in passing the ball, Jens Odegaard seized the ball and shot into the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Dortmund goalkeeper Kerber.

In the end, Dortmund lost to Bologna 1-2 away. After two consecutive defeats, Dortmund is currently ranked 13th in the standings with 12 points.