"Dortmund stuns Chelsea with 1-0 victory in Champions League round of 16 first leg"

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Borussia Dortmund defeated Chelsea in the Champions League round of 16 first leg.

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 Karim Adeyemi's goal in the second half secured the win for Borussia Dortmund.

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Chelsea had a new-look XI for the Champions League after a busy January transfer window and the return of some injured players.

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Chelsea looked strong in the first half but missed a pair of chances to put their side in front during a scoreless opening 45 minutes.

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Dortmund captain, Jude Bellingham, said they dominated the first half, but Chelsea had more control in the second half.

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Chelsea's efficiency in front of goal has been an issue for the Premier League club this season with only one win in 2023.

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Dortmund gradually found more space and hit the side netting through Sebastien Haller in the 27th.

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The teams will meet again on March 7 at Stamford Bridge for the decisive second leg.

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Chelsea responded with two big chances of their own to Joao Felix, with the Portuguese also hitting the crossbar after beating Kobel.

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Dortmund's seventh consecutive win was secured after surviving late scares, with Kalidou Koulibaly's shot cleared off the line by Emre Can and Kobel again denying Enzo Fernandez deep in stoppage time.

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