They wanted to play “dirty” and transfer their recent strong Bundesliga appearances to the international stage. But nothing came of it: Borussia Dortmund was swept away by the lightning-fast kickers Ajax Amsterdams with 4-0 – an own goal ushered in the completely deserved bankruptcy.
Champions League: Dortmund loses 4-0 at Ajax Amsterdam
After ten minutes Marco Reus headed a sharp free kick from Dusan Tadic into his own net. An unfortunate move, but also a little the consequence of the strong pressure that the Ajax team inflamed from the start. A quarter of an hour later, Amsterdam cheered again. Mats Hummels couldn’t get the ball out of the danger zone and invited Daley Blind and Sebastien Haller to a one-two – Blind (25th) made it 2-0 for Ajax.
Haaland hits the bar, Ajax Amsterdam in the gate – Dortmund under pressure
The Dortmund team had little to counter the tempo game of the home side, the crossbar shot by Erling Haaland (48th) remained the exception. With the 3-0 win by Antony (57th), the game was decided, Haller (72nd) topped it off with his head. For the targeted group victory, BVB would have to win the second leg in two weeks.
Champions League: Leipzig loses after leading at Paris St. Germain
The Leipzig so far so unsuccessful in Europe showed their best performance of the season – and in the end they were left empty-handed: Despite a strong performance, RB Leipzig lost 2: 3 to the star ensemble of Paris St. Germain and is with zero points before the early departure from Europe.
Messi as Panenka – penalty of the megastar from Paris destroys dreams of RB Leipzig
Even the early deficit caused by Kylian Mbappé (9th) could not shock the “Bulls”. Jesse Marsch’s team stuck to their line, determined the game – and even turned it. After Andre Silva (28th) and Nordi Mukiele (57th) scored, a surprise was in the air.
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But two mistakes spoiled the evening: Tyler Adams lost the ball, which Lionel Messi (67th) used to make it 2-2. And an unnecessary foul by Mo Simakan led to a penalty for Paris, which Messi (74th) slipped in Panenka-style to 3-2.
