Manchester City v Dortmund, Newcastle v Athletic, and more: Champions League – live
Manchester City is set to face Borussia Dortmund at the Etihad Stadium today, November 5, 2025, in a highly anticipated Champions League match. Both teams have had a strong start to their Champions League campaign, each securing seven points from their first three matches. Dortmund currently holds a slight lead in the standings due to a superior goal difference.
Manchester City enters the match with momentum, having won nine of their last 12 games in all competitions. Over the weekend, they secured a Premier League victory against Bournemouth, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Haaland, who previously played for Dortmund, has been in excellent form, scoring in every Champions League game this season.
However, City will be without Mateo Kovacic, who is expected to be sidelined for an extended period due to a heel injury. Pep Guardiola had suggested that Kovacic could be out for months. Rodri recently returned to action after recovering from a hamstring injury.
Borussia Dortmund has also had a strong start to their European campaign, scoring at least four goals in every group game. However, they have struggled defensively, conceding seven goals in three Champions League matches.
Newcastle United will also be in action today, hosting Athletic Club at St. James' Park. Newcastle is aiming to secure their third consecutive Champions League win.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has made two changes to the team that lost to West Ham United in the Premier League, with Kieran Trippier and Harvey Barnes replacing Emil Krafth and Jacob Murphy in the starting XI.
Athletic Club will be without several key players due to injury, including Inaki Williams. Yeray Alvarez is also unavailable due to a doping ban.
The match between Newcastle and Athletic Club kicks off at 8 pm. The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports Prime Video.
Other notable Champions League results include Liverpool's dominant victory over Frankfurt. Arsenal also secured a win against Slavia Prague, with Mikel Merino scoring twice.
