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Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Club Prepare for Landmark European Encounter
30 Sep
Summary
- Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Club face off for the first time in Europe
- Athletic Club unbeaten in last 6 games against German teams
- Dortmund's Guirassy among top Champions League scorers since last season
On October 1st, 2025, Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Club will face off in a historic European clash. This will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs in continental competition.
Athletic Club have proven to be a formidable opponent against German teams in recent years, remaining unbeaten in their last six such matches. In contrast, Borussia Dortmund have only lost three of their 16 home games against Spanish sides in the Champions League.
One player to watch will be Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, who has been among the top scorers in the Champions League since the start of last season. Guirassy scored a hat-trick against Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park in May 2025, and will look to continue his goalscoring exploits against Athletic Club.
The match also features an intriguing managerial battle, as Dortmund's Niko Kovac aims to extend his unbeaten record in the Champions League group stage, while Athletic's Ernesto Valverde looks to avoid consecutive losses in the competition for the first time since 2014.
