Manchester City delivered a powerful performance on Wednesday, defeating Borussia Dortmund 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium. A brilliant double from Phil Foden and a goal from captain Erling Haaland were the highlights of the match.
The victory lifts City to fourth in the Champions League table. It also serves as a timely return to form for Foden ahead of England’s upcoming squad selection.
Phil Foden opened the scoring with a sharp turn and low finish in the 22nd minute. He later sealed his performance with a sublime curled effort, showcasing the quality that made him a Player of the Year winner.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) November 5, 2025Pep Guardiola praised Foden after the match, stating, “He’s a special player… Today, hopefully, he made the first step to do it (more regularly).”
Erling Haaland, wearing the captain’s armband, showed no mercy to his former club. He smashed home a goal for his 27th goal in just 17 games this season. Despite a late consolation goal from Dortmund’s Waldemar Anton, City controlled the game. Substitute Rayan Cherki added a fourth goal in stoppage time to complete the scoring.
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The win continues a strong trend for English clubs in this season’s Champions League. All six Premier League sides currently sit in the top 12 of the competition’s league phase.
For City, the focus now shifts to a crucial Premier League showdown against Liverpool this weekend. The performance against Dortmund provides a significant confidence boost for that fixture.
