Deprived of Erling Haaland, Borussia Dortmund fell at home to Rangers (4-2), this Thursday, in the first leg of the European League. In Russia, Betis beat Sevilla against Zenit St. Petersburg (3-2), while Sharif secured Tiraspol against Braga (2-0).
Dortmund – Rangers: 2-4
Big surprise in Germany. Without Erling Haaland, who is still not available due to muscle problems, Borussia Dortmund jumped on the water at home Thursday night against Rangers (2-4) in the first leg of the European League. The Scots, who finished behind OL in the group stage, struck a blow at Signal Iduna Park. The score was 3-0 before 50, with goals from James Tavernier (38), Alfredo Morelos (41) and John Lundstram (49). Judd Bellingham gave hope to his people (51st place), but the vice president from France’s Dan-Axel Zagadou (54) stunned the BvB team a little more. A beautiful goal from Raphal Guerreiro (82) allowed the second goal in the Bundesliga to raise his head a bit at the end of the match. He is scheduled to return in Glasgow on February 24.
Zenit St Petersburg – Betis: 2-3
It was a crazy evening match. Even denied the role of their master Nabil Fekir, suspended, Betis Sevilla confirmed his excellent form at the moment by going to win in the cold on the turf of Zenit Saint Petersburg (3-2). All five goals were scored in the first half. Guido Rodriguez (eighth) and Willian Jose (18) gave the Andalusians a good advantage, but Sergi Semak’s players put it all back together in three minutes thanks to goals from Artem Dziuba (25) and former Bordeaux player Malcom (28). Then Betis took advantage of an opportunity that failed to increase the Russian goalkeeper Mikhail Kergakov to regain the lead with Andres Guardado (41). But with Target’s extraterrestrial base gone, nothing was done before returning to Seville (February 24).
Sheriff of Tiraspol-Braga 2-0
He fell in the group of Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League, and Sherif Tiraspol did not move away from qualifying for eighth place. The Moldovan champion had only failed by three points from second place. He is now determined to shine in the European League. In the face of the Portuguese from Braga, Al-Sharif players made the difference with a penalty kick from Sebastian Tell (43), before the second half on a beautiful dumpling from Bruno Rodriguez. The 20-year-old Portuguese defender lost control of the actions of former Messin Adama Traoré, who was able to run towards goal and score quite calmly. Fourth in the Portuguese Championship, Braga will have to show a completely different face when they return on February 24.
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As a reminder, the winners of this Europa League qualifier will advance to the Round of 16 where they will find the eight group winners from Stage One, including Monaco, Lyon, Leverkusen and West Ham.
