Overview
- The 4–1 defeat was Borussia Dortmund's first loss of the current Champions League group phase.
- Emre Can entered in the 66th minute for his first appearance since May and immediately took the captain's armband.
- The hosts' fourth goal was credited after Can inadvertently deflected a shot from Rayan Cherki.
- Waldemar Anton and Nico Schlotterbeck praised Can's leadership and said his quality had been missing.
- Reporting indicates Kovac will manage Can's workload carefully as his return boosts Dortmund's defensive options.