Goal machine Guirassy equals Salah’s African UCL record
Serhou Guirassy, the Guinea international and Borussia Dortmund striker, has made history by matching Mohamed Salah's record for the most goal involvements by an African player in a single UEFA Champions League season.
Guirassy achieved this milestone with his latest performance against LOSC Lille, where he provided a crucial assist in Dortmund's 2-1 victory, securing a 3-2 aggregate win and a spot in the quarterfinals.
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In the match, the 29-year-old’s playmaking skills were on full display as he delivered the decisive pass for Maximillian Beier to score the winning goal.
The chance was one of two created by Guirassy, who ended the intense encounter as the most fouled player on the pitch.
This assist brought his total for the season to four, complementing his impressive tally of 10 goals.
With 14 goal contributions, Guirassy joins Salah as the African player with the most goal contributions in a single Champions League campaign.
Guirassy's form has been key, if not decisive, in Dortmund's success this season, and his ability to both score and create goals has made him a key figure in the team.
By equalling Salah's record, per this B/R post, Guirassy solidifies his position among the elite African players in the Champions League, further highlighting his impact on the European stage.
This achievement not only shows Guirassy's individual quality but also reflects his growing influence in European football.
After helping Borussia Dortmund progress to the quarterfinals, Guirassy will be crucial in their bid to advance further in the competition.
The Germans will meet a familiar face in the last eight when they take on Laliga giants FC Barcelona, who are managed by a German, Hansi Flick.