Gio Reyna earns rare Champions League start
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Two years since his last UEFA Champions League start, American attacker Gio Reyna got to enjoy that feeling Wednesday night.
Reyna started and played 73 minutes as Borussia Dortmund fell to Barcelona 3-2 at Signal Iduna Park. The 22-year-old Reyna made his first start in the competition since September 2022.
Reyna had missed most of the first half of the season following a groin injury suffered in September. However, he has fought his way back into Nuri Sahin’s squad and walked away with confidence tonight.
Raphinha broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute before Serhou Guirassy tied the match on the hour mark from the penalty spot.
Ferran Torres’ second-half brace would propel Barcelona in front for good, despite Guirassy’s equalizer in the 78th minute. Torres delivered the winner for Hansi Flick’s men five minutes before stoppage time.
Reyna was quiet in his performance, winning just one duels, making one defensive interception, and completing just 75% of his passes.
Fellow USMNT international Cole Campbell dressed but did not feature for the Black and Yellow.
Borussia Dortmund sit ninth in the Champions League table following tonight’s loss and continue Bundesliga play on Sunday against Hoffenheim.
