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Champions League | League Stage
Nov 5, 2025 at 8pm UK
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The Match
Match Report
Manchester City celebrate Bonfire Night with a sparkling 4-1 win against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, featuring two rockets from Phil Foden.
Team News
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League match with Borussia Dortmund.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Build-up
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Man City vs. Dortmund confirmed lineups: Cherki benched, Haaland starts as Guardiola makes three changes for Champions League clash
Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund confirm their starting lineups for tonight’s Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.Nov 5, 18:50
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Borussia Dortmund “too naive” to stop Man City as bold Erling Haaland prediction is made for Champions League clash
Manchester City could benefit from a “naive” approach by Borussia Dortmund in Wednesday’s Champions League contest at the Etihad Stadium, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Nov 4, 19:25
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Man City vs. Dortmund: “Humble” Erling Haaland out to break fresh Champions League scoring record
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland will break a fresh Champions League scoring record if he finds the net against his former club Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday night.Nov 4, 14:20
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Man City lineup vs. Borussia Dortmund: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Rodri, Rayan Cherki benched
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Wednesday's Champions League match with Borussia Dortmund.Nov 3, 09:49
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Man City injury, suspension list and return dates for Borussia Dortmund: Bernardo Silva risk, Mateo Kovacic blow
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City’s injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.Nov 3, 08:10
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