Dortmund triumphs over Club Brugge with a 3-0 score, as Gittens scores twice, repeating last season's finalists' opening victory.
Borussia Dortmund Secure Historic 3-0 Win Against Club Brugge in Champions League Opener
Jamie Gittens, the 17-year-old English winger, stole the spotlight in Borussia Dortmund's Champions League opener against Club Brugge with a brace that secured a historic victory for the German side.
Gittens' first goal, a fortuitous one, took two deflections before finding the back of the net. The youngster's second goal came with just four minutes remaining, sealing Dortmund's 3-0 win.
Despite Club Brugge having the greater attacking threat for most of the match, Dortmund managed to score three unanswered goals in the final quarter of an hour. Simon Mignolet, the goalkeeper for Club Brugge, was unable to prevent Dortmund from scoring throughout the match.
Gittens' performance in the match not only marked his impact at a high continental competition level but also made him the second-youngest player to score two or more goals as a substitute in a Champions League game, older only than Monaco's David Trezeguet.
The win extends Dortmund's unbeaten run against Club Brugge in the Champions League, having not conceded any goals in five matches. Serhou Guirassy added a third goal for Dortmund from the penalty spot, deep into stoppage time.
Hugo Vetlesen came closest to scoring for Club Brugge, rattling the crossbar, but Dortmund's defence held firm throughout the match. Jamie Gittens entered the match as a 68th-minute substitute, making an immediate impact with his goalscoring prowess.
With this impressive performance, Jamie Gittens continues to establish himself as a promising winger with key goals and assists in top-level European matches, making him a player to watch in Champions League contexts.
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