Dortmund vs. Rangers: Dortmund can't live without Haaland

Marco Rose's men were at the mercy of their rival throughout the match

Dortmund does not start without Haaland. Or rather, there is a Dortmund with the Norwegian striker on the pitch and there is another without the Nordic 'giant'. Against the Scottish Rangers (2-4) it was confirmed again that the 'Haalan dependence' goes far beyond Erling's scoring contribution.

As happened to them against Bayer Leverkusen, Dortmund 'disconnects' at home without Haaland. After his injury against Hoffenheim, Dortmund have played two games at Signal-Iduna Park: a 2-5 loss against the 'aspirin' team and a 2-4 loss against Rangers today.

The match was barely played in one direction, Kobel's goal. Only Raphaël Guerreiro's final goal made up for a result that was blushing throughout the match.

The Scottish team, without being anything to write home about, was already winning 0-3 before the 50th minute of the game, thanks to goals from Tavernier from penalties, Morelos and Lundstram.

After this last goal, Dortmund reacted, almost thinking more about getting something positive for the second leg at Ibrox Park than winning the match. That's where Bellingham's goal came, just three minutes after Zagadou cleared a shot from Morelos inside his goal.

Guerreiro's great goal from outside the box was the best of a Dortmund that can't live without Haaland. Next week they need a 0-2, at least, to force extra time. The said. The best, understand, the final result.