Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Bodø / Glimt: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Coral’s post-match review of Borussia Dortmund 2-2 Bodø / Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Borussia Dortmund and Bodø / Glimt played out a 2-2 draw in an entertaining clash. Dortmund took the lead early on when Julian Brandt scored in the 18th minute, assisted by Fábio Silva, but Bodø / Glimt fought back with Haitam Aleesami’s equaliser in the 42nd minute, thanks to Patrick Berg’s assist. The home side had to make an early change when Daniel Svensson replaced Waldemar Anton in the 33rd minute, which came amid their recent mixed form including a heavy loss to Manchester City but wins against Villarreal and others.

In the second half, Julian Brandt struck again in the 51st minute with Maximilian Beier’s assist to put Dortmund ahead once more, but Bodø / Glimt, who made Ulrik Saltnes replace Sondre Fet at the break, levelled through Jens Petter Hauge in the 75th minute, assisted by Håkon Evjen. Both teams made further substitutions, with Dortmund bringing on Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy in the 67th minute, plus Julian Ryerson and Emre Can in the 77th, while Bodø / Glimt introduced several players around the 68th minute including Andreas Helmersen, Villads Nielsen and Mathias Jørgensen, followed by A. Klynge in the 82nd. Karim Adeyemi picked up a late yellow card in the 90+5th minute, capping a game that reflected Bodø / Glimt’s recent struggles with losses to Juventus, Monaco and Galatasaray, yet they showed resilience to earn a point.

Dortmund dominated possession with the lion’s share of the ball, which helped them rack up more corners and control much of the play, though Bodø / Glimt proved more effective with their dribbles, completing more successful ones to launch quick counters. The home side’s higher corner count suggested they created pressure in the attacking third, but the visitors made the most of their chances despite less time on the ball, with both teams recording one assist each to set up their goals. Discipline-wise, Dortmund picked up one yellow card late on, while Bodø / Glimt stayed clean, and neither side saw reds or penalties, keeping the game flowing.

Both teams used all five substitutions, with Dortmund making an early switch when Daniel Svensson came on for Waldemar Anton at 33 minutes, followed by Karim Adeyemi replacing Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy coming on for Fábio Silva at 67 minutes, then Julian Ryerson for Yan Couto and Emre Can for Aarón Anselmino at 77 minutes. Bodø / Glimt started their changes at half-time with Ulrik Saltnes replacing Sondre Fet, then a triple switch at 68 minutes where Andreas Helmersen came on for Kasper Høgh, Villads Nielsen for Haitam Aleesami, and Mathias Jørgensen for Ole Didrik Blomberg, before A. Klynge replaced Isak Dybvik Määttä at 82 minutes, which helped them stay competitive.

The game burst into life when Julian Brandt opened the scoring for Dortmund in the 18th minute, slotting home after a neat assist from Fábio Silva, but Bodø / Glimt responded just before the break with Haitam Aleesami’s goal in the 42nd minute, set up by Patrick Berg to make it level. An early substitution saw Daniel Svensson replace Waldemar Anton for Dortmund in the 33rd minute, potentially due to injury, which shifted their defensive setup. After the interval, Brandt grabbed his second in the 51st minute with Maximilian Beier’s assist, restoring Dortmund’s lead and highlighting his influence.

Bodø / Glimt’s changes paid off, especially their half-time switch of Ulrik Saltnes for Sondre Fet and a flurry at 68 minutes with Andreas Helmersen replacing Kasper Høgh, Villads Nielsen for Haitam Aleesami, and Mathias Jørgensen for Ole Didrik Blomberg, injecting fresh energy that led to Jens Petter Hauge’s equaliser in the 75th minute, assisted by Håkon Evjen. Dortmund responded with their own double changes, first Karim Adeyemi for Maximilian Beier and Serhou Guirassy for Fábio Silva at 67 minutes, then Julian Ryerson replacing Yan Couto and Emre Can for Aarón Anselmino at 77 minutes, but a late yellow card for Karim Adeyemi in the 90+5th minute added tension without changing the score. A. Klynge came on for Isak Dybvik Määttä in the 82nd minute for Bodø / Glimt, helping them see out the draw.

Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, with Julian Brandt playing a key role in the attacking midfield, linking well with forwards like Fábio Silva and Maximilian Beier to create chances. Partnerships in the back three, including Waldemar Anton before his early exit, provided solidity, while wing-backs such as Yan Couto added width. Substitutes like Daniel Svensson, Karim Adeyemi, Serhou Guirassy, Julian Ryerson and Emre Can brought fresh legs to maintain their push.

Bodø / Glimt set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, relying on midfielders like Patrick Berg to anchor and distribute, with attackers such as Haitam Aleesami and Jens Petter Hauge providing threats on the flanks and up top. Their defensive line held firm against Dortmund’s possession, and partnerships in the middle, including Sondre Fet before his half-time withdrawal, helped transition play. Changes like Ulrik Saltnes, Andreas Helmersen, Villads Nielsen, Mathias Jørgensen and A. Klynge added depth to their efforts.

Coral’s Man of the Match goes to Julian Brandt, who shone for Borussia Dortmund with his brace of goals in the 18th and 51st minutes, making a real difference in attack. While he didn’t notch any assists or create big chances, his one key pass showed his vision, and his overall performance stood out in a tightly contested draw. Brandt started the game and was central to Dortmund’s best moments.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Bodø / Glimt (H)
• Win: 4-0 vs Villarreal (H)
• Loss: 1-4 vs Manchester City (A)
• Win: 4-2 vs FC København (A)
• Win: 4-1 vs Athletic Club (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Draw: 2-2 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Juventus (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Monaco (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Galatasaray (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Tottenham Hotspur (H)

Borussia Dortmund have just drawn 2-2 at home to Bodø / Glimt, leaving them in 10th place on 11 points after a run that includes a strong win over Villarreal but a tough loss to Manchester City. They’ll be looking to build on their recent victories against teams like FC København and Athletic Club as they chase a higher spot, perhaps aiming for European places. Their next match is against SC Freiburg on 2025-12-14 at 14:30, where the opposition’s form is yet to be confirmed, but a win could help Dortmund climb the table.

Bodø / Glimt have just earned a 2-2 draw away to Borussia Dortmund, sitting them in 32nd place on 3 points following a tough spell with losses to Juventus, Monaco and Galatasaray, plus a draw against Tottenham Hotspur. This result shows some fight despite their recent defeats, and they’ll hope to turn things around to avoid slipping further.

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