Dortmund take narrow win over Real Betis

Michael Emons
BBC Sport journalist

Borussia Dortmund gained a home victory over Real Betis to end the Spanish side's winning run in the Champions League.

Betis had won all of their opening three matches in this season's competition but went behind four minutes into the second half.

England Under-21 midfielder Jobe Bellingham's shot was saved by the foot of visiting goalkeeper Alvaro Valles, but Fabio Silva was well placed to convert the rebound.

Betis equalised in the 67th minute when substitute Aitor Ruibal scored five minutes after coming on, unmarked at the back post and converting a low cross from Abde Ezzalzouli.

However, Dortmund, second in the German Bundesliga and only behind leaders Bayern Munich on goal difference, responded superbly.

Bellingham's diving header produced a brilliant one-handed save from Valles with Nico Schlotterbeck heading over soon after.

Former Wolves striker Silva was involved as Dortmund retook the lead in the 72nd minute. His pass found 18-year-old Konstantinos Karetsas and he scored his first Champions League goal with a low strike.

Both teams now have nine points out of a possible 12 after four matches.

Dortmund play at 2025-26 runners-up Arsenal on Tuesday, 24 November, with Betis at bottom-of-the-table Slovan Bratislava.

Players from Borussia Dortmund and Real Betis during the minute's silenceGetty Images

There was a minute's silence in tribute to Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel, who died after an on-field collision in a Spanish second-division match on Monday