Last season's finalists Borussia Dortmund will have to win a play-off to reach the Champions League last-16 stage despite beating Shakhtar Donetsk.

Borussia Dortmund cruised through to the knockout phase play-offs of the Champions League with a 3-1 home win over Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday, with Guinean striker Serhou Guirassy grabbing two first-half goals as the Ukrainian side were eliminated.

Attempt blocked. Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Serhou Guirassy with a headed pass.

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The victory ensures that Dortmund finish 10th in the Champions League table, meaning they will face either Club Brugge or Sporting in the play-off round. Shakhtar, meanwhile, are eliminated after fini

Following the sacking of Nuri Sahin as head coach, Borussia Dortmund's U19 coach, Mike Tullberg, was handed the reins for Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Werder Bremen.Although they were reduced to

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Borussia Dortmund have a long shot of securing a top eight place when they welcome Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League group stage curtain call

Borussia Dortmund host Shakhtar Donetsk at the Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday night, as they look to move into the next round of the UEFA Champions League, avoiding the play-offs.Die Schwarzgelben

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Dortmund are 14th with 12 points and have qualified for the playoffs at minimum despite their 2-1 loss against Bologna on January 21, whereas their opponents are in 27th place with seven points and have a slim chance of qualifying for the round of 16 playoffs.