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Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Marcelo Cartaxo | Last updated Nov 5, 2025 12:23 PM ET

Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund will meet in the UEFA Champions League 2025–26 group stage at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, with kickoff scheduled for 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Manchester City comes into the game with a mostly fit squad — only midfielder Mateo Kovačić remains sidelined with an ankle complaint.

Dortmund meanwhile has received good news with the return of defender Nico Schlotterbeck (after illness) and should be close to full strength.

Mateo Kovačić is confirmed out. Borussia Dortmund has major absences reported; squad looks near full strength.

Both clubs sit on seven points in the group stage so far. City remain formidable at home in Europe—unbeaten in the UCL group phase since 2018. Dortmund arrives as a dangerous counter‑attacking side, able to punish elite defenses.

It's matchday in Manchester! ️ pic.twitter.com/omOh6uoeMT
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) November 5, 2025

Expected Starting Lineups

Manchester City

Goalkeeper: Donnarumma
Defenders: Nunes, Stones, Dias, Aït‑Nouri
Midfielder: González
Midfielders/Wingers: Savinho, Reijnders, Foden, Doku
Forward: Haaland

Borussia Dortmund

Goalkeeper: Kobel
Defenders: Schlotterbeck, Anton, Bensebaini
Midfielders: Ryerson, Nmecha, Sabitzer, Svensson
Attacking Mid/Forwards: Beier, Adeyemi
Forward: Guirassy

Where to Watch Manchester City vs Borussia Dortmund

United States: Live streaming via Paramount+ and other US platforms for the Champions League.
United Kingdom: Live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, coverage from 7 p.m. GMT. Stream via discovery+.
Canada: Coverage via DAZN and other local providers.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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