Ramy Bensebaini is regaining his form at Borussia Dortmund after a challenging start in the Bundesliga. Recently named Man of the Match in a Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb, he scored a goal and showcased his skills despite concerns over his accumulation of yellow cards. Coach Nuri Sahin praised his progress and defensive abilities. As BVB prepares for a crucial match against Bayern Munich, Bensebaini’s performance will be vital, particularly given his strong history against the team.
Ramy Bensebaini faced criticism during his inaugural Bundesliga season at BVB, but he is now steadily regaining his form.
The 29-year-old Algerian celebrated with a radiant smile for the cameras after BVB’s Champions League triumph over Zagreb, proudly holding the Man-of-the-Match trophy for his outstanding performance.
Dortmund fans are beginning to appreciate this sight more and more, as the left-back continues to improve following a challenging start to his career at BVB.
Ramy Bensebaini shines as the Man of the Match
Following several impressive performances, Bensebaini excelled in the much-anticipated away victory against Dinamo Zagreb (3:0). In the 8th minute, he came close to scoring an early goal, his header striking the crossbar. He later showcased his aerial prowess again, successfully scoring in the 56th minute to extend the lead to 2:0.
“His heading ability was already known, and today he delivered,” stated coach Nuri Sahin during the post-match press conference. “He has earned our trust and is repaying it with his performances. His health is crucial, and we are pleased with his progress,” the coach noted. Bensebaini had a rocky first year at Dortmund, but Sahin expressed his satisfaction with the player’s development. “Ramy is doing exceptionally well. He has strong defensive skills and a creative flair,” he added.
Since transferring from Borussia Mönchengladbach to BVB in July 2023, Bensebaini initially attracted attention for his inconsistent play, which left some fans wanting him to return to Gladbach. However, according to the head coach, he is now “finding his rhythm.”
Sahin Frustrated by Bensebaini’s Yellow Card Situation
Despite his improvements, not everything is going smoothly for Bensebaini, as Sahin made clear. “He is still accumulating too many yellow cards, which is a concern for me. It frustrates me because I don’t want to lose players to suspensions,” he commented.
Bensebaini has a reputation for collecting yellow cards, and during the match against Zagreb, he received his second yellow of the current competition. Accumulating a third would lead to a one-match suspension. Recently, he missed the 1:3 defeat in Mainz due to a yellow card suspension amidst a wave of injuries affecting the team, having received five yellow cards in just nine matches.
His first season with Dortmund also saw him struggle with self-discipline, which impacted the team’s performance. In a match against Hoffenheim, he received a second yellow card for kicking the ball away while already cautioned, resulting in a suspension for the next Bundesliga match against Union Berlin.
Borussia Dortmund is now on the verge of advancing in the Champions League after their victory over Dinamo Zagreb.
BVB Gears Up for the Clash with Bayern Munich
As Ramy Bensebaini continues to find his stride at BVB, he is becoming a key player for the upcoming Bundesliga showdown against the reigning champions, Bayern Munich, scheduled for Saturday at 6:30 PM. The league leaders will arrive at the Dortmund stadium with a ten-point advantage, where BVB has triumphed over every opponent this season so far. Bensebaini is expected to play a crucial role in maintaining that streak, and his track record against FC Bayern is impressive, having scored four goals against them—more than any other opponent.