The Guinean forward's brace secured a crucial 2-1 away victory against Sabah FK in the Champions League.
Borussia Dortmund secured a vital 2-1 away win against Sabah FK on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, thanks to a brace from Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy. Guirassy opened the scoring in the tenth minute after a rebound from Felix Nmecha's shot, only for Sabah FK to equalize through Aden McCarthy in the 39th minute. The German club regained the lead in the 53rd minute when Guirassy converted a cross from Joey Veerman.
This victory places Borussia Dortmund provisionally in contention for qualification, with six points from three matches. The win marks a significant turnaround after a previous setback against Bodø/Glimt. Guirassy's two goals bring his Champions League tally to four for the season, solidifying his role as the team's offensive leader.
The win moves Borussia Dortmund to ten points in the standings, pending other matches in the third round of the European competition. The team showed a more determined performance in the second half, ultimately securing the three points on the road in Azerbaijan.
Why it mattersGuinean international Serhou Guirassy is directly affected as his performance and goals are highlighted.
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