Champions League - BVB: Ramy Bensebaini makes his return

Europe 25 November 2025 at 04:51

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

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25.11.25 FT Champions League

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Borussia Dortmund finally receives a welcome boost ahead of their Champions League clash against Villarreal. Ramy Bensebaini, who had been sidelined in recent weeks, made his full return to team training on Monday. The Algerian defender, long hampered by physical setbacks, took part in the entire session—a positive sign for Niko Kovac as a crucial match looms.

His return stands in contrast to Maximilian Beier, who was forced to leave training due to muscle discomfort and is almost certainly ruled out for the match. The BVB staff remains cautious with Bensebaini and has yet to confirm if he will start, but his reintegration into the squad is seen as a relief after a period of uncertainty.

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With the squad nearly at full strength, Dortmund is hoping to approach Villarreal with greater stability, and the Algerian international’s return comes at the perfect time to restore balance to a defense that needed it.

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