Manchester City secured a 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League league phase match on November 5, 2025. Phil Foden scored a brace, while Erling Haaland added his 54th career Champions League goal. The win moves City to third in the standings after four matches.
At the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Manchester City hosted Borussia Dortmund in a key Champions League league phase encounter. The match kicked off at 8 p.m. GMT, with City dominating proceedings to claim their third win of the phase.
Phil Foden opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a curled effort from distance into the bottom corner, celebrating by taking a selfie with a fan in the stands. Erling Haaland extended the lead shortly after halftime with a thunderous strike, marking his fifth consecutive Champions League goal and making him the first player to achieve this feat for three different clubs: Red Bull Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City. Haaland now has 54 goals in 52 Champions League appearances and 18 goals across all competitions this season.
Foden added his second in the 57th minute, again curling a superb strike beyond goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Waldemar Anton pulled one back for Dortmund in the 72nd minute, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. However, substitute Rayan Cherki sealed the result in stoppage time with a deflected effort, ensuring City's comfortable triumph.
City manager Pep Guardiola praised Foden's performance, saying, "He is back. He is a special player." The result leaves Manchester City with nine points from four games, positioning them well for a potential top-eight finish to advance directly to the round of 16. Dortmund, seeking their third win, remain inconsistent in the phase.
