Bologna FC 1909 claimed a notable 2–1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League group stage on 21 January 2025, strengthening their position in Group play and dealing a setback to the German side’s qualification prospects.
The Italian club made the most of their home advantage, outscoring Dortmund by a single goal in a tightly contested encounter. While the final scoreline is confirmed, detailed play-by-play information such as goal scorers, times, and key turning points is not available from the official data feed. Likewise, there are no recorded entries for bookings or substitutions, meaning card details and tactical changes cannot be reported at this stage.
Even without full statistical and event data, the result itself is significant. A win over a regular Champions League contender like Borussia Dortmund underlines Bologna’s growing European pedigree and could prove decisive in the race for knockout-stage qualification. Dortmund, meanwhile, leave Italy empty-handed and may now face increased pressure in their remaining group fixtures as they look to secure a top-two finish.
This match formed part of the league-style phase of the competition, listed as Matchday 7 at the UEFA Champions League. With the group campaign approaching its decisive rounds, every point and head-to-head result will carry added weight in the final standings.
Further information, including potential updates to match events once fully confirmed, can be followed via the dedicated fixture page on Ballaxy: Bologna vs Borussia Dortmund, as well as the team hubs for Bologna FC 1909 and Borussia Dortmund.
UEFA Champions League Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Arsenal FC
|
8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | 19 | 24 | W D D W L |
| 2 |
FC Bayern München
|
8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 8 | 14 | 21 | D L W W D |
| 3 |
Liverpool FC
|
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 18 | L L L W L |
| 4 |
Tottenham Hotspur FC
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 17 | |
| 5 |
FC Barcelona
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 14 | 8 | 16 | W L L D L |
| 6 |
Chelsea FC
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 16 | |
| 7 |
Sporting Clube de Portugal
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 16 | D L D L D |
| 8 |
Manchester City FC
|
8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 16 | L L W L L |
| 9 |
Real Madrid CF
|
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 12 | 9 | 15 | L L L L W |
| 10 |
FC Internazionale Milano
|
8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 15 | L W D D W |
| 11 |
Paris Saint-Germain FC
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 14 | D W W W W |
| 12 |
Newcastle United FC
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 14 | |
| 13 |
Juventus FC
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 13 | L W L D W |
| 14 |
Club Atlético de Madrid
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 13 | L D L W L |
| 15 |
Atalanta BC
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 13 | L L D W L |
| 16 |
Bayer 04 Leverkusen
|
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 14 | -1 | 12 | L L W L W |
| 17 |
Borussia Dortmund
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 11 | W L W D D |
| 18 |
PAE Olympiakos SFP
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 14 | -4 | 11 | |
| 19 |
Club Brugge KV
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 17 | -2 | 10 | L L W W L |
| 20 |
Galatasaray SK
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | |
| 21 |
AS Monaco FC
|
8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 10 | D L L W L |
| 22 |
Qarabağ Ağdam FK
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 13 | 21 | -8 | 10 | |
| 23 |
FK Bodø/Glimt
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 15 | -1 | 9 | |
| 24 |
Sport Lisboa e Benfica
|
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 9 | L L D W W |
| 25 |
Olympique de Marseille
|
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 9 | |
| 26 |
Paphos FC
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 9 | |
| 27 |
Royale Union Saint-Gilloise
|
8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 17 | -9 | 9 | |
| 28 |
PSV
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 8 | D L W L W |
| 29 |
Athletic Club
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 8 | |
| 30 |
SSC Napoli
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | -6 | 8 | |
| 31 |
FC København
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 21 | -9 | 8 | |
| 32 |
AFC Ajax
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 21 | -13 | 6 | |
| 33 |
Eintracht Frankfurt
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 4 | |
| 34 |
SK Slavia Praha
|
8 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19 | -14 | 3 | |
| 35 |
Villarreal CF
|
8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 18 | -13 | 1 | |
| 36 |
FK Kairat
|
8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 22 | -15 | 1 |
