UCL: Manchester City Thrash Borussia Dortmund 4-1 in UEFA Champions League

City cruise past Dortmund 4-1 in Champions League

Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, with Phil Foden scoring a brace and Erling Haaland also on the scoresheet.

Foden's luck changed 10 minutes later when he was found in a pocket of space by Tijjani Reijnders and...

Manchester City's winning streak continues, with the team securing a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League. This win marks their sixth victory in their last seven competitive games and extends their unbeaten run against German opposition to nine matches.

Phil Foden's impressive performance, coupled with goals from Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki, proved too much for Dortmund to handle. The German side's bold approach, attempting to dictate play from the start, nearly backfired, but City's quality and depth ultimately told in the end.

Manchester City's relentless attack paid off when they caught Borussia Dortmund off guard, forcing Gregor Kobel to make a crucial save on Phil Foden's 25-yard drive. The rebound fell to Savinho, who blazed it over the bar, but City's persistence paid off soon after.

Foden's luck changed 10 minutes later when he was found in a pocket of space by Tijjani Reijnders and confidently swept the ball into the bottom corner from the same distance, doubling Manchester City's advantage.

Erling Haaland's goal-scoring prowess was on full display, as he netted his customary goal just before the half-hour mark. Jeremy Doku's clever playmaking set up the opportunity, gathering Savinho's initial cross and finding the unmarked Haaland, who narrowly avoided scoring an own goal from a tight angle.

The first half saw Dortmund struggling to create scoring chances, but they managed to test Gianluigi Donnarumma's reflexes before halftime. Karim Adeyemi's clever run from the right flank forced the Italian goalkeeper to make a crucial save, providing a glimpse of Dortmund's attacking threat.

Phil Foden lit up the Etihad Stadium on Bonfire Night with a stunning performance, scoring his second goal of the match in almost identical fashion to his first. The English midfielder's precision and skill were on full display as he curled the ball into the bottom left corner from 20 yards out, leaving the Dortmund goalkeeper with no chance.

Manchester City dominated the second half, with Dortmund struggling to contain their opponents' attacking flair. Foden nearly set up a fourth goal for City when he expertly headed a cross to the back post, only for Savinho to blast the ball over the bar on the volley, highlighting the Citizens' clinical superiority on the night.

Impressive victory for Man City 🔵#UCL pic.twitter.com/3FB80OrMBp

— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) November 5, 2025

Dortmund managed to reduce the deficit in the closing stages when Waldemar Anton swept home a well-worked free-kick, teed up by Julian Ryerson at the near post. However, City's nerves were momentarily frayed as Karim Adeyemi's effort was blocked by John Stones, a crucial intervention to maintain the hosts' lead.

A Player of the Match performance from one of our own! ✨@PhilFoden 👏 pic.twitter.com/J7a0qqYon9

— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 5, 2025

Pep Guardiola made strategic substitutions to secure the win, and Rayan Cherki sealed the victory with a fourth goal in stoppage time. This win extended Manchester City's unbeaten run in UCL home group stage fixtures to 23 games, a testament to their dominance on home soil.