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Sports · 8 September 2026

Borussia Dortmund expected to beat Villarreal in Champions League opener

Borussia Dortmund expected to beat Villarreal in Champions League opener

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Niko Kovac's Dortmund side has won three matches in a row since losing the Super Cup. They will host Villarreal, who have not won any of their last four La Liga matches, at Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday. Dortmund beat Villarreal 4-0 at home in last season's Champions League.

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