Dortmund Advances to Champions League Last 16 After Sporting Stalemate
The German side secured a 3-0 aggregate victory despite a goalless second leg, setting up a clash with Aston Villa or Lille.
- Borussia Dortmund progressed to the Champions League last 16 following a 0-0 draw with Sporting Lisbon, completing a 3-0 aggregate win.
- Serhou Guirassy, the tournament's top scorer, missed a second-half penalty, but Dortmund's first-leg dominance ensured their advancement.
- Sporting Lisbon, weakened by injuries and the absence of top scorer Viktor Gyokeres, failed to register a single shot on target in the second leg.
- Dortmund's Giovanni Reyna hit the post, while Emre Can had a goal disallowed for offside in a match where both sides created limited chances.
- The draw for the next round will determine if Dortmund faces Aston Villa or Lille in the last 16.