UEFA Champions League / BVB - Atalanta: Guirassy reveals the reason behind his celebration

Europe 18 February 2026 at 09:03

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

17.02.26 FT Champions League

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Serhou Guirassy made a lasting impression on Tuesday night during Borussia Dortmund's 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the Champions League. Delivering a decisive performance, the Guinean striker especially moved the Signal Iduna Park crowd by unveiling a heartfelt message on his t-shirt while celebrating his goal:

"Missata, I miss you! Rest in peace. You are safe now, in heaven! Amen!"

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A moving family tribute

According to those close to him, the message was dedicated to his recently deceased niece. After the match, Guirassy explained the personal significance of his gesture in an interview with Amazon:

"It was a message to my brother. We are all supporting him. It's a difficult time for the family. But life goes on. We will all die one day."

Despite the heavy personal context, Guirassy rose to the occasion on the pitch, confirming his return to form and giving Dortmund a valuable advantage ahead of the second leg. It was a night marked as much by performance as by emotion.

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