GOAL reported that Borussia Dortmund beat Sabah FK 2-1 in the Champions League, with Serhou Guirassy scoring both goals. The win ended Dortmund's run of three consecutive matches without a victory across all competitions and left them on six points from three games.
Guirassy scores both goals
GOAL reported that Guirassy's two goals against Sabah FK gave him a seventh brace in the competition since the start of the 2024/25 season. GOAL also reported that this put him level with Harry Kane at the top of that category.
GOAL reported that the goals took Guirassy's Champions League tally for the season to four. Immediately after the final whistle, GOAL reported that he was joint-top of the scoring charts with Ermedin Demirovic, Nicolo Tresoldi and Erling Haaland.
“I'm a little torn,” Guirassy said after the match. “I'm happy with the win; it was important for the team. But we missed some chances.”
Dortmund end winless run
GOAL reported that Dortmund had suffered a 1-0 defeat to Bodö/Glimt on the second matchday of the Champions League league phase. GOAL reported that Dortmund return to Bundesliga action at home to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.
“We played a really good attacking game today and created lots of chances. If we had taken just half of them, we would certainly have won by three or four goals,” Dortmund coach Niko Kovac said. “We made a small mistake once or twice, and that brought our opponents back into the game. It was hard work, but thoroughly deserved.”
“When you make such a long journey – and not just us, but the fans too – we're all the happier to have the three points, which were also very important after the defeat in Norway. Of course, it feels good to win again after three games without a victory,” sporting director Ole Book said. “Being more clinical would certainly have helped us today. On the other hand, we took a clear step forward in our play.”
Sport Bild claim on Kovac contract
GOAL reported that Sport Bild claims Kovac's new Borussia Dortmund contract includes bonuses for success and a so-called “firing clause”. GOAL reported that under the Sport Bild claim, Kovac and Borussia Dortmund's management would terminate the contract immediately if he fails.
GOAL reported that under the Sport Bild claim, Dortmund would calculate Kovac's remaining salary through to June 2029 and pay him 50 per cent of it. GOAL also reported that under the Sport Bild claim, Kovac could negotiate with other clubs immediately, without them having to pay a fee.
GOAL reported that under the Sport Bild claim, Kovac would receive 1.2 million euros for winning the league title and the same sum for a Champions League triumph. GOAL reported that winning the DFB Cup would earn him another 500,000 euros.
Negotiations and contract length
GOAL reported that during negotiations said to have begun towards the end of last season, Kovac reportedly insisted on a long-term contract this time. GOAL also reported that in August 2025, Kovac had accepted an extension of just one further year, and that the new deal adds two more years.