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Borussia Dortmund have scored 13 goals in four Champions League games this season Donyell Malen hit a late winner as Borussia Dortmund squeezed past Sturm Graz on Tuesday. The German side came into the match as the Champions League's top scorers this season, but they could not find a way past visiting goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen with their first 18 shots. The 6ft 8in Dutchman, who is on loan from Brighton, made a string of fine saves in the first half, frustrating Marcel Sabitzer, Max Beier and Serhou Guirassy in quick succession. Beier looked certain to score a goal of the season contender after dribbling past several defenders from inside his own half, but Sturm captain Otar Kiteishvili produced a heroic goalline clearance. Forward Jamie Gittens had scored three goals in Dortmund's opening three European games this term, but the Englishman was kept quiet by resilient defence from the Austrian champions. Dortmund were missing several regular starters through injury and, as the second half went on, they tired and allowed the visitors to gain a foothold in the game. Sturm, who won the Austrian Bundesliga last season, grew in confidence and came close to taking the lead when Mika Biereth headed narrowly over. Just as they looked set to leave the Westfalenstadion with a point, Dutch substitute Malen fired home five minutes from time in front of the Yellow Wall with his side's 19th attempt. Victory moved Dortmund up to fourth in the table on nine points after four games, while Sturm Graz still wait for their first point. Rate players out of 10 for this game. The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. You must be signed-in to a BBC account to play. After the opportunity to rate players has closed, the score displayed represents the average from all the submissions by BBC Sport users. Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Last Updated 5th November 2024 at 22: 00 Please Note: All times UK. Tables are subject to change. The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made. Manager: Nuri Sahin Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Christian Ilzer Formation: 4 - 2 - 2 - 2 Manager: Nuri Sahin Formation: 4 - 3 - 3 Manager: Christian Ilzer Formation: 4 - 2 - 2 - 2 UEFA Champions League All competitions Borussia Dortmund and Sturm Graz have never previously faced in any European competition. Borussia Dortmund won their first four European matches (inc. qualifiers) against Austrian sides between 2003 and 2015 but failed to beat RB Salzburg in two games in the 2017-18 UEFA Europa League (D1 L1). Sturm Graz have never beaten a German team in European competition in six previous meetings (D1 L5). This is their first game against German opponents since July 2005 in the UEFA Intertoto Cup when they were beaten 3-1 by Wolfsburg. Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in their last 12 home matches in the UEFA Champions League (W8 D4), winning each of the last four in a row. In home matches played in the group/league phase of the competition, the only visiting side to win there in the last 19 attempts was Erik ten Hag’s Ajax in November 2021 (W11 D7). Sturm Graz have lost all three of their matches in the UEFA Champions League this term. Only once previously have they lost four in a row within the same campaign, with those being their first four matches in the competition in 1998-99. Borussia Dortmund are the top scorers in the UEFA Champions League this season, netting 12 goals across their three games. Indeed, they’re also both the team who have the highest shot conversion rate (29. 3%) and the one who have overperformed their x G total by the biggest margin (+5. 94 – 12 goals from 6. 06 x G). Sturm Graz have been shown the most cards of any side in the UEFA Champions League this season (12 – 11 yellows and one red). Indeed, they’re one of only two sides to have multiple players on 2+ yellow cards this term (2 - Jusuf Gazibegovic and Malick Yalcouyé), along with Liverpool. Jamie Gittens has scored three goals in three appearances for Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League this season, while only two English players aged under-21 have ever netted more in a single season in the competition: Alan Smith for Leeds United in 2000-01 (5) and Jude Bellingham on two occasions (4 in 2022-23 and 2023-24). Sturm Graz’s only goal in three games in the UEFA Champions League this season was an own goal, scored by Brest’s Edimilson Fernandes on MD1. The last Sturm Graz player to score in the competition was Mario Haas back in February 2001, against Panathinaikos. Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has made the most line-breaking passes (61) in the UEFA Champions League this season, including the joint-most while under high-intensity pressure from an opposition player (26 – level with Olivier Boscagli). Attempt missed. Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Felix Nmecha. Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Niklas Geyrhofer replaces Max Johnston. Attempt saved. Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Pascal Groß. Attempt blocked. Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Serhou Guirassy. Marcel Sabitzer (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Emanuel Aiwu (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Corner, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Conceded by Ramy Bensebaini. Corner, Borussia Dortmund. Conceded by Jusuf Gazibegovic. Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Ramy Bensebaini (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick on the left wing. Foul by Malick Yalcouyé (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Tochi Chukwuani (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Second Half begins Borussia Dortmund 0, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 0. Substitution, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Lovro Zvonarek replaces Seedy Jatta. First Half ends, Borussia Dortmund 0, SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz 0. Emre Can (Borussia Dortmund) wins a free kick in the defensive half. Foul by Mika Biereth (SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz). Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time. © 2024 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.