Borussia Dortmund advanced to the last eight of the Champions League 3-2 on aggregate with a 2-1 comeback win over Lille in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals thanks to a brilliant performance from striker Guirassy. Guirassy’s second-half assist for team-mate Beyer not only helped his side come from behind, but also took his goals and assists figures for the Champions League this season to an impressive level.
According to statistics, Gilasi has been directly involved in 14 goals (10 goals and 4 assists) in 12 appearances in the Champions League this season, which is equal to the record for the most goals directly involved by an African player in a single season. The record was previously set by Egypt striker Mohamed Salah during the 2017-2018 season. Ghillasi’s performance has certainly been a credit to African football and has made him Dortmund’s leading scorer in the Champions League this season.
In addition to his impressive performances in the Champions League, Guirassy has also played a crucial role in the Dortmund team this season. He appeared in 35 games for the team, including 33 starts, scoring 24 goals and assisting five times. Such numbers not only show his excellent scoring ability, but also prove his versatility as a forward.
For Borussia Dortmund, however, the Champions League journey has only just begun. In the next quarter final, they will face La Liga powerhouse Barcelona. This is a strong and experienced team and it will certainly be a big challenge for Dortmund. According to statistics, the two teams have met five times before, Barcelona with three wins and two draws to remain unbeaten. However, Dortmund have a scorer like Gilasi and they are more than capable of producing miracles in the game.
Guirassy’s outstanding performance not only brought victory to the team, but also brought hope and expectation to the fans. In the next games, we expect him to continue to play well and win more honors for Dortmund. At the same time, we also expect Dortmund to go far in the Champions League and bring more exciting games to the fans.
