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

Borussia Dortmund and Bodø / Glimt played out a 2-2 draw in an entertaining encounter. Dortmund took the lead in the 18th minute when Julian Brandt scored, but Bodø / Glimt equalised just before half-time through Haitam Aleesami in the 42nd minute. The hosts made a substitution in the 33rd minute with Daniel Svensson replacing Waldemar Anton, and Bodø / Glimt brought on Ulrik Saltnes for Sondre Fet at the break, setting up a competitive second half.

Dortmund regained the advantage early in the second period with Julian Brandt netting his second in the 51st minute, building on their recent form that included wins over Villarreal and FC København. Both sides made further changes, with Dortmund introducing Karim Adeyemi and Serhou Guirassy in the 67th minute, while Bodø / Glimt made a triple substitution a minute later. Jens Petter Hauge levelled for the visitors in the 75th minute, and despite late yellow for Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi in stoppage time, neither team could find a winner, extending Bodø / Glimt’s run of draws and losses.

Dortmund dominated possession with nearly two-thirds of the ball and racked up more than double the corners of Bodø / Glimt, pointing to sustained pressure and territorial advantage throughout the match. However, Bodø / Glimt edged out in successful dribbles, showing they were more effective at beating defenders on the counter, which helped them stay in the game despite the possession gap. Both teams recorded one assist each, underlining the clinical nature of their goals, while Dortmund picked up the only yellow card late on, with no reds or penalties to disrupt the flow.

Each side used all five substitutions, with Dortmund making early changes like Daniel Svensson coming on for Waldemar Anton at 33 minutes and later double swaps at 67 and 77 minutes to freshen up their attack and midfield. Bodø / Glimt mirrored this with a half-time switch of Ulrik Saltnes for Sondre Fet, followed by a triple change at 68 minutes that seemed to boost their momentum leading to the equaliser, and a final tweak at 82 minutes.

The game burst into life in the 18th minute when Julian Brandt put Dortmund ahead, assisted by Fábio Silva, but Bodø / Glimt responded before the interval with Haitam Aleesami’s goal from Patrick Berg’s assist in the 42nd minute to make it level. Dortmund’s early substitution saw Daniel Svensson replace Waldemar Anton at 33 minutes, potentially steadying their defence, while Bodø / Glimt’s half-time introduction of Ulrik Saltnes for Sondre Fet added midfield energy.

Brandt struck again in the 51st minute, this time assisted by Maximilian Beier, to restore Dortmund’s lead, but fresh legs proved crucial as both teams made key changes around the hour mark—Dortmund bringing on Karim Adeyemi for Beier and Serhou Guirassy for Silva at 67 minutes, with Bodø / Glimt swapping in Andreas Helmersen for Kasper Høgh, Villads Nielsen for Aleesami, and Mathias Jørgensen for Ole Didrik Blomberg at 68 minutes. Jens Petter Hauge then equalised in the 75th minute with Håkon Evjen’s assist, and despite Dortmund’s late substitutions of Julian Ryerson for Yan Couto and Emre Can for Aarón Anselmino at 77 minutes, plus Bodø / Glimt’s final change of A. Klynge for Isak Dybvik Määttä at 82 minutes, the match ended all square after Adeyemi’s yellow card in added time.

Borussia Dortmund lined up in a 3-4-2-1 shape, allowing Julian Brandt to thrive in an advanced role where he scored twice, supported by partnerships like the one with Maximilian Beier who provided an assist before being replaced by Karim Adeyemi. Defensive adjustments were evident with Daniel Svensson coming on for Waldemar Anton early, while later changes saw Julian Ryerson replace Yan Couto and Emre Can take over from Aarón Anselmino to bolster the backline and midfield.

Bodø / Glimt set up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, which helped them absorb pressure and hit on the break, with Jens Petter Hauge making a key impact by scoring after Håkon Evjen’s assist. Midfield solidity came from players like Patrick Berg who assisted Haitam Aleesami’s goal before Aleesami was substituted for Villads Nielsen, while changes such as Ulrik Saltnes replacing Sondre Fet and Mathias Jørgensen coming on for Ole Didrik Blomberg added fresh legs in the engine room.

Julian Brandt earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his brace, scoring in the 18th and 51st minutes to give Dortmund the lead twice, even if he didn’t register any assists or big chances created. His one key pass highlighted his influence in linking play, standing out in a game where Dortmund controlled much of the ball but couldn’t secure the win.

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 mixed run that includes a strong win over Villarreal but a heavy loss to Manchester City. They need to build momentum to chase European spots, and their next fixture against SC Freiburg on 2025-12-14 at 14:30 offers a chance to do just that, with Freiburg’s form still to be confirmed but the points on offer vital for climbing the table.

Bodø / Glimt have just drawn 2-2 away to Borussia Dortmund, sitting them in 32nd place on just 3 points following a tough spell of three straight losses before this result and a prior draw with Tottenham Hotspur.

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