It was tough to imagine the miracle happening tonight at the BVB Stadion, but Sevilla FC gave it their absolute all and were just one goal away from bringing it to extra time against Borussia Dortmund. The unstoppable Haaland scored two goals from a couple of chances, although Bono did save a penalty which had to be retaken and was scored on the second attempt. With everything against them, Sevilla went for the jugular and Dortmund dropped back, allowing En-Nesyri to equal the Norwegian and get a brace. Unfortunately, the second arrived moments before the final whistle, leaving the team without time to complete the comeback.
With the tie against the team, the only requirement was that they gave it their all and that is exactly what Sevilla did, closing Dortmund into their area right from the start. Ocampos took just three minutes to test Hitz with a fierce strike. Lopetegui's men pushed high up and launched crosses into the box, while Haaland was watched well and struggled to get into the game. With 15 minutes gone and Dortmund closed into their half, Ocampos fed Suso at the edge of the box but the Spaniard's shot just whistled past the post.
Sevilla closed Dortmund into their box, but Haaland scored with his first chance
Despite Sevilla's territorial dominance, the team lacked more conviction to get the goal that would change the tie. And the only mistake in the first half would have the ultimate penalty. Dortmund pressed high and won the ball on the wing, allowing Reus to burst into the box and cross into Haaland who did not miss. Despite the blow, Sevilla did not lose faith and kept pushing until the break.