Champions League: Dortmund Celebrates Away Victory While Leverkusen Falls Short

On October 21, 2025, Borussia Dortmund achieved a remarkable 4:2 victory against FC Copenhagen in the Champions League group stage. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen faced a heavy defeat, losing 2:7 to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain.

Dortmund’s Dominance in Copenhagen

Felix Nmecha opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 20th minute with a precise shot from 16 meters. However, FC Copenhagen equalized just 13 minutes later due to an own goal by Waldemar Anton in the 33rd minute.

After halftime, Ramy Bensebaini converted a penalty in the 61st minute to put Dortmund back in the lead at 2:1. Nmecha scored again in the 76th minute, followed by Fábio Silva, who extended the lead to 4:1 in the 87th minute. Viktor Dadason managed to reduce the deficit for Copenhagen in the final moments, scoring in the 90th minute.

Leverkusen’s Struggles Against PSG

In contrast, Bayer Leverkusen started their match against PSG with a setback. Willian Pacho headed in the first goal for PSG in the 7th minute. Leverkusen’s Aleix García equalized with a penalty in the 38th minute, briefly giving hope to his team.

However, PSG quickly regained control. Désiré Doué scored twice, once in the 41st minute and again in stoppage time, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added another goal in the 44th minute, leaving the halftime score at 4:1. García added a spectacular goal for Leverkusen in the 54th minute, but PSG responded decisively with goals from Nuno Mendes in the 50th minute, Ousmane Dembélé in the 66th minute, and Vitinha in the 90th minute, bringing the final score to 7:2.

Current Standings

This week’s results shifted Dortmund up to fourth place in the group standings. Conversely, Leverkusen remains in search of their first win after three matches in the tournament.

Match Summary

• Dortmund vs. Copenhagen: 4:2
• Goals:
  • Nmecha (20′, 76′)
  • Bensebaini (61′ – penalty)
  • Fábio Silva (87′)
  • Dadason (90′)

• Leverkusen vs. PSG: 2:7
• Goals:
  • Aleix García (38′ – penalty, 54′)
  • P.S.G: Pacho (7′), Doué (41′, 45+3′), Kvaratskhelia (44′), Mendes (50′), Dembélé (66′), Vitinha (90′)

The outcomes of these matches underline the contrasting fortunes of the two Bundesliga teams in this season’s Champions League campaign.