Champions League, Manchester City thrash Borussia Dortmund 4-1: Key stats
What's the story
Manchester City secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, thanks to Phil Foden's brace. The win sees Pep Guardiola's side rise to 4th as they remain unbeaten in the tournament after 4 matchdays. Erling Haaland also added his 18th goal of the season, while substitute Rayan Cherki scored a late goal to seal City's dominant performance.
Match highlights
Foden's brace powers City to victory
Foden scored the opener in the 22nd minute with a delightful finish into the bottom corner. He had earlier tested Dortmund keeper with two saves. The 2nd goal came from Haaland, who scored from Jeremy Doku's cutback. In the 2nd half, Foden scored in the 57th minute. Despite Dortmund's Waldemer Anton scoring in the 72nd minute, it was only a minor annoyance for City as they continued to dominate the match. Cherki came on and scored a fourth.
Game analysis
City's attacking display raises hopes for Champions League success
City's attacking prowess was on full display as they constantly threatened Dortmund's goal. However, there were some defensive lapses that Guardiola will be keen to address. Despite this, City showed signs of their previous formidable self, raising hopes for a successful campaign in the Champions League.
Tournament progress
City on track for knockout stage berth
With this victory, City now have 10 points from four games at the halfway stage of the league phase. The win puts them in a strong position to qualify for the knockout phase of the tournament. Last season's elimination by Real Madrid still haunts them, but with performances like these, they look set to avoid a similar fate this time around.
Haaland
In-form Haaland continues to add goals
As per Squawka, Haaland is now the first player ever to score in five consecutive UEFA Champions League appearances for three different clubs: RB Salzburg (2019/20), Borussia Dortmund (2020/21), and Manchester City (2025/26). Haaland scored his 54th Champions League goal from 52 appearances. 31 of his goals have come for Man City in the competition. This was Haaland's 18th goal in 14 appearances across competitions this season. Overall, he owns 142 goals in 160 appearances for the club.
Foden
Foden makes these records
Foden has managed two goals in a Champions League match for the first time in his career. The Englishman has now scored 11 goals from outside the box for Manchester City in all competitions, the most of any player for Premier League clubs in this time since 2023/24, as per Opta. Foden is only the second player to score two goals from outside the box in a single Champions League match played on Bonfire Night, after Alessandro Del Piero for Juventus vs Real Madrid in 2008.
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Foden races to 104 goals for City
Foden has raced to 4 goals this season in all competitions from 12 matches. In 331 matches for the club, the versatile player has scored a total of 104 goals.
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Man City continue to march on
As per Opta, Man City have now won 20 and lost none of their last 23 home group stage/league phase games in the UEFA Champions League (D3), with 16 of those wins coming by a margin of 2+ goal.
Silva
100 Champions League appearances for Bernardo Silva
Bernardo Silva made his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance. He became only the fourth Portuguese player to reach the milestone. Portuguese players with 100-plus Champions League appearances: 183 - Cristiano Ronaldo 120 - Pepe 103 - Luís Figo 100 - Bernardo Silva