Borussia Dortmund vs Chelsea LIVE score: Champions League result and reaction after Karim Adeyemi wins it

When Chelsea committed £106 million for Enzo Fernandez, it was not for his prowess as a one-man defence. And yet, for the club who have spent too much and are achieving too little, there was something sadly symbolic about the sight of Borussia Dortmund’s winner.

There was the most expensive signing an English club has ever made. And there, accelerating past him, was Karim Adeyemi, perhaps the next example of the smart recruitment that Dortmund have been indelibly associated with for years. Chelsea were supposed to be the seasoned European campaigners, the Champions League winners two years ago, but there was a certain naivety as they left Fernandez alone on the halfway line when they had a corner. It was hard to imagine Thomas Tuchel’s battle-hardened winners gifting a goal in such circumstances in their glory run in 2021. Graham Potter’s flaky team, however, found a way to lose.

Read Richard Jolly’s report from Dortmund below:

Chelsea boss Graham Potter speaking after the game to BT Sport: “It was a very strong performance from us, especially the second half I thought we created a lot of chances and efforts of goal. Disappointed with the goal we conceded but I thought we were the dominant team in the second half. We need to regroup and prepare for the game at Stamford Bridge.”

On Dortmund’s goal: “It’s disappointing and we need to do better in that situation. Apart from that one action, I thought second half we were really good - unlucky not to score but those are the fine lines you have to get right.”

On the positives: “I thought we had good attacking movements, showed more clarity in terms of how we were trying to attack. We showed real personality and the team is growing - it was really positive.”

His message to supporters: “You can see the fans’ reaction at the end of the game and they were positive. They can see the performance of the team and they gave us a fantastic reception so we need to keep working. We are a team in progress but there were a lot of exciting things there. At the moment we’re suffering in terms of results but the performance was a big step forward for us tonight.”

Jude Bellingham, speaking after the game to BT Sport: “It was a good performance. We were in control and probably dominated - we had some really good openings. I think in the second half we took our foot off the gas and they had a lot more control and got in some dangerous areas. I think we showed again how well we can defend to see out games and that is going to be really important going into the second leg.”

On Adeyemi’s goal: “Just speed, to be honest. We are really confident when he gets the ball one versus one. I was quite surprised that they didn’t try to bring him down. There are not many people that can stop him and it was really good from him to get into that area in the first place. He had a really tough time coming here at the start and couldn’t really find his feet but now he is flying and it is great for us all to see.”

On Can’s clearance: “When you make plays like that, you deserve all the credit. He plays in a position where maybe he gets overlooked sometimes but we know how important he is for the team and it was another game-winning block. I told him that and I hope knows he has had a brilliant game.”

In the other Champions League last-16 tie, Benfica ran out 2-0 winners away against Club Brugge.

Meanwhile, in the Premier League, Manchester City got a massive 3-1 away victory against Arsenal to draw level with Mikel Arteta’s side at the top of the table.

Read Miguel Delaney’s report from the Emirates below:

It is only the first leg but that performance felt like a perfect representation of Chelsea under Graham Potter - some moments of promise, some nice patterns of play but so much frustration at the end of it. They spent a lot in January but not even £323 million could get them an away goal tonight. The task now for Potter and his squad is to turn it around before the second leg.

And that is that. A barrage of chances for Chelsea but at the end of ninety minutes it is Adeyemi’s wonderful solo effort which separates the two sides. Felix missed numerous golden opportunities while Kobel’s saves and Can’s goal-line clearance denied Koulibaly and others. Dortmund took their chance when it presented itself, with Adeyemi’s slotting home after a delightful run and finish from his own half.

90+5 mins: SAVE! Another chance denied by Kobel as gets across well to deny a well-hit curling effort from Fernandez.

90+4 mins: Felix and Cucurella combine twice down the left flank but both crosses from the Spanish left-back are cleared away well by the Dortmund defenders.

90+2 mins: As we enter extra time, Chelsea still search for an equaliser but nothing is forthcoming.