๐ฅถ๐ณ๐ด Haaland makes Champions League nights look too easy.
✅ 54 goals in 52 games — ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ง’๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง.
Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund
Key Facts
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Final Score: Manchester City 4-1 Borussia Dortmund. Sky Sports+3Sky Sports+3AS USA+3
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Goal Scorers:
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Manchester City: Phil Foden (22′, 57′), Erling Haaland (29′), Rayan Cherki (90+1′) Sky Sports+2Bulinews+2
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Borussia Dortmund: Waldemar Anton (72′) Sky Sports+1
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Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester) Sky Sports+1
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This was a group stage match in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League 2025–26. beIN SPORTS+1
Highlights of the Game
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City started strong: Foden opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a low finish from outside the box. beIN SPORTS+1
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Just 7 minutes later, Haaland doubled the lead — his strike was a result of a low cross from the left that he finished first time. Opta Analyst+1
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After the break, Foden added his second (57′), effectively putting the game out of reach. Sky Sports+1
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Dortmund pulled one back via Anton’s finish from a low cross/free-kick combo (72′) — but it was too little too late. AS USA+1
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In stoppage time, Cherki sealed the win for City with a low drive that deflected in (90+1′). beIN SPORTS+1
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The stats tell the story: City dominated the home group stage/league phase, and Dortmund have now lost many of their recent away CL trips to English sides. Opta Analyst
Implications
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For Manchester City: This win strengthens their position in the group stage and shows they’re firing on multiple fronts. Sky Sports
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For Borussia Dortmund: A significant setback — their unbeaten start in this competition ended and the manner of defeat suggests defensive issues. beIN SPORTS+1
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Individually: Haaland further cemented his record of scoring against his former club, and Foden’s brace illustrates his increasing impact in big games. SI+1
Tactical Notes
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City’s pressing and high tempo forced Dortmund into errors and low-quality build-up phases. Sports analysis noted that while Dortmund had a promising start in wide areas, City’s rhythm and tempo dominated the game. Sports Mole
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Dortmund’s goal came from a moment of better coordination, but it was isolated — City quickly regained control. AS USA


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