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At 4:00 a.m. Beijing time on February 25, the second leg of the Europa League knockout play-off ushered in a match, and Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund challenged the Wanderers. Borussia Dortmund have a good record in the league, finishing 2nd with 49 points and being Bayern's strongest opponent. Of course, given Bayern's formidable strength, it will be extremely difficult for Dortmund to squeeze into Bayern. In the first leg against the Rangers, Dortmund played a little badly, being fed four goals and losing. Dortmund had no way back, this time to the away can only fight for a fight, the result of Dortmund only got a draw, the total score lost, tragically eliminated. Wanderers become big winners. Dortmund can only focus on the league next.
In this match, Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 4231 formation. Greg Korbel as the starting goalkeeper. Schultz, Hummels, Emre-Jan and Meunier form 4-backs. Bellingham and Dahud form a double back. Hazard Jr., Royce and Brant join forces. Mullen was at the top. Mukoko, Witsel and Jesus sat on the bench. Haaland, Schmeltze, Renner and Akängy are all sidelined with injuries.
Shortly after the game began, Bellingham's shot was rejected by the upright. In the 21st minute, Kent was brought down inside the penalty area and the referee awarded a penalty. Tafnier took the penalty and he blasted a shot into the net to give the Rangers the lead. Three minutes later, Brent's shot was deflected by the goalkeeper. In the 30th minute, Borussia Dortmund equalised when Bellingham pushed a one-handed shot from close range. In the 41st minute, Mullen also scored to help Dortmund reverse the score. At half-time, Borussia Dortmund led 2-1. Borussia Dortmund had 68% possession in the first half, scoring 2 goals with 12 shots on target and 5 shots on target. The Rangers only had four shots on goal in the first half, but scored 1 goal.
The second half was easy to fight again. In the 48th minute, Morelos cut inside the right side of the penalty area and the goalkeeper saved the ball. In the 56th minute, Tavonia scored, and he volleyed in from the back post to score the ball. Both sides returned to the same running line. In the 65th minute, Kent pushed a shot into the net, but, because Morelos had already fouled before, the goal was ruled invalid. Dortmund then made crazy substitutions, with Jesus, Mukoko, Tiggs and Witsel all playing the route, but to no avail. The final score was tied at 2-2! With Borussia Dortmund losing 2-4 in the first leg, Dortmund were eliminated on aggregate 4-6. The Europa League is also out, meaning Borussia Dortmund are left with only the Bundesliga to hope for the title. But, in the case of Haaland's injury, Dortmund's prospects are worrying.