B Dortmund 0 – 0 Man City

Man City secured top spot in their Champions League group and Borussia Dortmund reached the last 16 after a 0-0 draw at Signal Iduna Park.

Although far from a European classic, both teams took away what they needed from the match with a game to spare, wrapping up proceedings in Group G.

Man City failed to have a shot on target in the first half – the second time that has happened in the Champions League this season, having also failed to do so against Dortmund in the reverse fixture – and the hosts should have gone ahead before the break, but Youssoufa Moukoko turned an effort wide from close range.

Erling Haaland and Joao Cancelo were replaced at half-time. Man City fans will hope the in-form striker has not picked up a knock, and was kept very quiet by former teammate Mats Hummels, while Cancelo was caught out one too many times by the impressive Karim Adeyemi.

Man City had a golden chance to wrap up three points when Emre Can tripped Riyad Mahrez over inside the area, giving the visitors a stonewall penalty. However, the Algerian missed his second Champions League penalty of the season, seeing his effort well-saved by Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

However, a point was enough for both sides, who both go into the hat for the last 16 draw on Monday, November 7.

More to follow…

What’s next?

Saturday 29th October 5:20pm


Kick off 5:30pm

Man City are back in Premier League action on Saturday when they travel to Leicester; kick-off 12.30pm. Their final Champions League group stage fixture is against Sevilla at the Etihad on Wednesday, November 2.

Borussia Dortmund also play on Saturday in the Bundesliga, travelling to Eintracht Frankfurt, live on Sky Sports; kick-off 5.30pm. They will then travel to Copenhagen next Wednesday in the Champions League.