Kagawa inspires Dortmund to new Champions League record

Shinji Kagawa struck twice for Borussia Dortmund to help the German club set a new record in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Dortmund ran out 8-4 winners over Legia Warsaw in a breathtaking European clash which is now the game with the most goals in the competition’s history. The previous record was held by Monaco’s 8-3 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in 2003. Kagawa netted Dortmund’s first two goals after Legia Warsaw had taken the lead in the 10th minute. 12 - Borussia Dortmund 8-4 Legia Warsaw is now the highest scoring Champions League game of all time. Record. 10:37 PM - 22 Nov 2016 594 387 OptaJoe @OptaJoe Marco Reus struck before the break to give Thomas Tuchel’s side a 5-2 lead by the break, while the Germany international followed up with two more goals in the second half to complete his hat-trick. Dortmund remain two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of Group F but face the Champions League holders in their final game on December 7.