Borussia Dortmund missed the Champions League round of 16 prematurely.
The Bundesliga club lost 1: 3 (0: 2) to Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday and must continue to play in the Europa League after the winter break.
After serious defensive mistakes by Dortmund, Pedro Goncalves (30th minute / 39th) met twice before the break.
In the second half, BVB professional Emre Can saw the red card (74.
Lisbon -) for alleged assault.
Then Pedro Porro (81.) increased following a penalty held by guest goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
Donyell Malen's goal in stoppage time came too late for Dortmund.
dpa
