Football, Champions League, Borussia Dortmund v Villarreal CF

Sep 8, 2026

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Dortmund, Deutschland: 08.09..2026 - UEFA Champions League 2026 27 - Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal Im Bild: Konstantinos Karetsas (BVB) verletzt sich so schwer auf dem Spielfeld, dass er per Trage aus dem Stadion getragen werden muss (DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI-VIDEO)
September 8, 2026, Soccer, Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Joey Veerman, Borussia Dortmund taking a corner kick at Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, xRHR PHOTO DEx Copyright: DennisxEwert RHR-FOTOx RHR-FOTO DE
Ethan Nwaneri 18, Borussia Dortmund; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF; Soccer; Champions League; Group Stage; Matchday 1; September 8, 2026; Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx
Ethan Nwaneri 18, Borussia Dortmund; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF; Soccer; Champions League; Group Stage; Matchday 1; September 8, 2026; Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx
Dortmund, Deutschland: 08.09..2026 - UEFA Champions League 2026 27 - Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal Im Bild: Konstantinos Karetsas (BVB) verletzt sich so schwer auf dem Spielfeld, dass er per Trage aus dem Stadion getragen werden muss (DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI-VIDEO)
Dortmund, Deutschland: 08.09..2026 - UEFA Champions League 2026 27 - Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal Im Bild: Konstantinos Karetsas (BVB) verletzt sich so schwer auf dem Spielfeld, dass er per Trage aus dem Stadion getragen werden muss (DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI-VIDEO)
Joane Gadou 22, Borussia Dortmund; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF; Soccer; Champions League; Group Stage; Matchday 1; September 8, 2026; Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx
Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal. Pictured, from left, in a tackle: Nathan Saliba (VIL) and Joane Gadou (BVB) at Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx
Serhou Guirassy 9 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 1, September 8, 2026, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx
Maximilian Beier 14, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 1, September 8, 2026, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx
Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal; Pictured: Coach Inigo Perez (VIL) at Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx
Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League; Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal; Pictured: Daniel Svensson; BVB in possession; Signal Iduna Park; North Rhine-Westphalia Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx
Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal; Pictured, from left, in a tackle: Renato Veiga (VIL) and Waldemar Anton (BVB); Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx
Dortmund, Deutschland: 08.09..2026 - UEFA Champions League 2026 27 - Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal Im Bild: Konstantinos Karetsas (BVB) verletzt sich so schwer auf dem Spielfeld, dass er per Trage aus dem Stadion getragen werden muss (DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI-VIDEO)
Dortmund, Deutschland: 08.09..2026 - UEFA Champions League 2026 27 - Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal Im Bild: Konstantinos Karetsas (BVB) verletzt sich so schwer auf dem Spielfeld, dass er per Trage aus dem Stadion getragen werden muss (DFL DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS as IMAGE SEQUENCES and or QUASI-VIDEO)
Serhou Guirassy 9 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 1, September 8, 2026, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx
DORTMUND - Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund shoots under pressure from Villarreal CF goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi during the UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF at Signal Iduna Park on 08 September 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. MARCEL TER BALS ANP UEFA Champions League 2026 27 xVIxANPxSportx xMarcelxterxBalsxIVx 567681067 originalFilename: 567681067.jpg
Konstantinos Karetsas (Borussia Dortmund), 19, in a tackle with Santi Comesana (Villarreal CF), 14; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Dortmund Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto ScottxColemanx EP_SCN
September 8, 2026 Champions League Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal at Signal Iduna Park Renato Veiga (Villarreal) scores an own goal, making it 1–0 IMPORTANT NOTICE In accordance with DFL and UEFA regulations, it is prohibited to use or allow the use of photographs taken in the stadium and or during the game in the form of sequential images and or video-like photo series Copyright: xDavidxInderliedx
Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal CF), 21, jumps for a header against Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), 3, in the match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF, soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Dortmund Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto ScottxColemanx EP_SCN
Tani Oluwaseyi, Villarreal CF, 21, Pape Gueye, Villarreal CF, 18, Renato Veiga (Villarreal CF, 12) and Santi Comesana (Villarreal CF, 14) block a free kick by Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund, 9). Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Dortmund Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto ScottxColemanx EP_SCN
Daniel Svensson of Borussia Dortmund, 24, in a tackle with Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal CF, 17; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Dortmund Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto ScottxColemanx EP_SCN
Niko Kovac, Borussia Dortmund Head Coach, reacts to Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 Season, September 8, 2026: Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026, Dortmund Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto ScottxColemanx EP_SCN
Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal CF), 17, in a tackle with Waldemar Anton (Borussia Dortmund), 3; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026 Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Matchday 1, 2026–2027 season, September 8, 2026 Dortmund Copyright: xEibner-Pressefoto ScottxColemanx EP_SCN
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 Season: Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal CF, No. 17) in a tackle against Daniel Svensson (BVB, No. 24). DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 Season: Nathan Saliba (Villarreal CF, No. 24) in a tackle against Julian Ryerson (BVB, No. 26). DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 Season, Maximilian Beier (BVB) No. 14, disappointed, gesturing in frustration on the field. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 Season: Pape Gueye (Villarreal CF, No. 18) in a tackle against Joey Veerman (BVB, No. 25). DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 season: Ethan Nwaneri (BVB) No. 18 gesturing on the field. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 season: Serhou Guirassy (BVB 09) looks disappointed, gesturing on the field. DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 season, Julian Ryerson, BVB 26, disappointment, DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
September 8, 2026, Soccer, UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Champions League Matchday 1, Signal Iduna Park, 2026–27 Season, Penalty Area Action, Header by Waldemar Anton (BVB 03) in a duel against Renato Veiga (Villarreal CF 12). DFB regulations prohibit any use of photographs as image sequences and or quasi-video. North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The Dortmund team celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal; scoring chance by Renato Veiga; Villarreal CF 12; own goal; 08 09 2026; Soccer, Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal Club de Fútbol, Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xpepphotox xHorstxMauelshagenx pep00321, pep_20260908_hm_418708
UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, September 8, 2026. Borussia Dortmund celebrates the goal—1–0 by Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund—in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund on September 8, 2026. Copyright: xBEAUTIFULxSPORTS Buriakovx
UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, September 8, 2026. Borussia Dortmund celebrates the goal—1–0 by Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund—in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund on September 8, 2026. Copyright: xBEAUTIFULxSPORTS Buriakovx
UEFA Champions League: Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, September 8, 2026. Borussia Dortmund celebrates the goal—1–0 by Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund—in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF at BVB Stadion Dortmund in Dortmund on September 8, 2026. Copyright: xBEAUTIFULxSPORTS Buriakovx
Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
Maximilian Beier, Borussia Dortmund; Ethan Nwaneri, Borussia Dortmund; Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund and Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund celebrate after scoring the 1-0 goal during the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
Soccer: UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 1—Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal on September 8, 2026, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Ethan Nwaneri (Dortmund), left (No. 12), right xRx
Soccer: UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 1—Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal on September 8, 2026, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. The 1–0 goal was scored by an own goal from Renato Veiga of Villarreal. xRx
Joane Gadou of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
Maximilian Beier, Borussia Dortmund; Ethan Nwaneri, Borussia Dortmund; Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund and Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund celebrate after scoring the 1-0 goal during the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Ethan Nwaneri (Borussia Dortmund), Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and Joey Veerman of Borussia Dortmund celebrate after scoring the 1–0 goal during the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
Maximilian Beier (Borussia Dortmund), Ethan Nwaneri (Borussia Dortmund), Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund), Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and Joey Veerman of Borussia Dortmund celebrate after scoring the 1–0 goal during the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
The Dortmund team celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal; scoring chance by Renato Veiga; Villarreal CF 12; own goal; September 8, 2026; ¢ Soccer, Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal Club de Fútbol, Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xpepphotox xHorstxMauelshagenx pep00321, pep_20260908_hm_418660
Nathan Saliba of Villarreal CF watches the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images
September 8, 2026 Soccer, 2026–2027, Champions League, Matchday 1, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Referee: Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Ethan Nwaneri (Dortmund)
September 8, 2026 Soccer, 2026–2027, Champions League, Matchday 1, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Referee: Joane Gadou (Dortmund), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)
September 8, 2026 Soccer, 2026–2027, Champions League, Matchday 1, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, R Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) celebrates after scoring the 1–0 goal with L, M, Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund), and Ethan Nwaneri (Dortmund)
Renato Veiga (CF Villarreal) scores the 1-0 goal, an own goal, during the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF, BVB Stadion on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images. Renato Veiga (CF Villarreal) scored an own goal during the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026 in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Ralf Treese, DeFodi Images

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September 8, 2026, Soccer, Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Joey Veerman, Borussia Dortmund taking a corner kick at Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, xRHR PHOTO DEx Copyright: DennisxEwert RHR-FOTOx RHR-FOTO DE

Ethan Nwaneri 18, Borussia Dortmund; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF; Soccer; Champions League; Group Stage; Matchday 1; September 8, 2026; Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx

Ethan Nwaneri 18, Borussia Dortmund; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF; Soccer; Champions League; Group Stage; Matchday 1; September 8, 2026; Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx

Joane Gadou 22, Borussia Dortmund; Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF; Soccer; Champions League; Group Stage; Matchday 1; September 8, 2026; Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx

Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal. Pictured, from left, in a tackle: Nathan Saliba (VIL) and Joane Gadou (BVB) at Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx

Serhou Guirassy 9 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 1, September 8, 2026, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx

Maximilian Beier 14, Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 1, September 8, 2026, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx

Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal; Pictured: Coach Inigo Perez (VIL) at Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx

Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League; Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal; Pictured: Daniel Svensson; BVB in possession; Signal Iduna Park; North Rhine-Westphalia Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx

Dortmund, Germany, September 8, 2026; 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League Group Stage Match 1: Borussia Dortmund vs. FC Villarreal; Pictured, from left, in a tackle: Renato Veiga (VIL) and Waldemar Anton (BVB); Signal Iduna Park, North Rhine-Westphalia Copyright: xFotostandx xZeisingx

Serhou Guirassy 9 Borussia Dortmund, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, Soccer, Champions League, Group Stage, Matchday 1, September 8, 2026, Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Copyright: xkolbert-press MarcxNiemeyerx

Maximilian Beier of Borussia Dortmund celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal during the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images

Soccer: UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 1—Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal on September 8, 2026, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Ethan Nwaneri (Dortmund), left (No. 12), right xRx

Soccer: UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Matchday 1—Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal on September 8, 2026, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. The 1–0 goal was scored by an own goal from Renato Veiga of Villarreal. xRx

Joane Gadou of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images

Nathan Saliba of Villarreal CF watches the 2026–2027 UEFA Champions League match between Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal at BVB Stadion Dortmund on September 8, 2026, in Dortmund, Germany. Photo by Alex Gottschalk, DeFodi Images

September 8, 2026 Soccer, 2026–2027, Champions League, Matchday 1, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Referee: Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Ethan Nwaneri (Dortmund)

September 8, 2026 Soccer, 2026–2027, Champions League, Matchday 1, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal, Referee: Joane Gadou (Dortmund), Tani Oluwaseyi (Villarreal)

September 8, 2026 Soccer, 2026–2027, Champions League, Matchday 1, Borussia Dortmund vs. Villarreal CF, R Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) celebrates after scoring the 1–0 goal with L, M, Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund), and Ethan Nwaneri (Dortmund)