Serhou Guirassy delivered a commanding performance as Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in their Champions League knockout phase play-off first leg. The German side dominated the match at home, establishing a comfortable advantage ahead of the return fixture in Italy.

Guirassy, Dortmund's prolific striker, was instrumental in the win, scoring both goals to put his team in a commanding position. The Ivorian forward has been in exceptional form this season, and his clinical finishing proved decisive against the Italian visitors. Atalanta, known for their attacking prowess, struggled to break down Dortmund's organized defense.

The two-goal cushion gives Dortmund a significant advantage heading into the second leg, where they'll look to finish the job and advance to the Champions League round of 16. Atalanta will need a remarkable turnaround to overcome this deficit, having been outplayed in Germany.