Lille Secure 1-1 Draw at Dortmund in Champions League Last-16 First Leg

Hakon Haraldsson's second-half equalizer boosts Lille's hopes of reaching their first-ever Champions League quarter-final.

Dortmund took an early lead with Karim Adeyemi's 22nd-minute goal, his fifth in the competition this season.
Lille's Hakon Haraldsson scored the equalizer in the 68th minute after a well-executed passing move, capitalizing on Dortmund's passive second-half performance.
Dortmund captain Emre Can and coach Niko Kovac criticized the team’s lack of intensity and control in the second half.
The result leaves everything to play for in the second leg in Lille on March 12, with the winner advancing to the quarter-finals.
Lille coach Bruno Genesio expressed optimism but emphasized the need for a strong performance at home to secure a historic quarter-final spot.