Overview
- Phil Foden struck twice (22', 57'), with Erling Haaland (29') and Rayan Cherki (90+1) adding goals for City; Waldemar Anton (72') pulled one back for Dortmund.
- Reports described a clear gulf in quality as Dortmund's defensive organization repeatedly broke down despite phases of early pressure.
- Manchester City moved to 10 points at the top of the Champions League group, handing Dortmund their first defeat of the campaign.
- Serhou Guirassy escaped further punishment for a high challenge on Jeremy Doku as VAR did not send the referee to review the incident.
- BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl said the club will quickly process the defeat and turn attention to Saturday's Bundesliga trip to HSV.