In another key match of the fourth round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League, Manchester City, nicknamed "The Blue Moon," defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1 after goals from Foden, Haaland, and Rajan Scherki.

Seven minutes into the match, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity. Doku received a diagonal pass from Reindes outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball went wide. Two minutes later, Foden combined with his teammates at the edge of the penalty area and took another long-range shot, but it was saved by Dortmund goalkeeper Kerber.

In the 15th minute, Savio was brought down by Dortmund defender Daniel Svensson while attempting to receive the ball and attack, and the referee showed Svensson a yellow card. Shortly after, Manchester City were awarded a free kick, which Foden took directly, but the ball was caught by Dortmund goalkeeper Kerber.

In the 22nd minute, Reindes played a diagonal pass, and Foden received the ball before firing a long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area, giving Manchester City a 1-0 lead over Borussia Dortmund. In the 26th minute, Haaland dealt with the defense and passed the ball across the box, where Nico Aureli took a shot, but the ball went over the post.

In the 29th minute, Doku broke into the penalty area and passed back to Haaland, who curled a shot into the net, giving Manchester City a 2-0 lead over Dortmund. In the 39th minute, Dortmund attempted a counter-attack, with Adyemi receiving the ball and firing a low shot into the penalty area, but it was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma.

At the start of the second half, Manchester City took the initiative to attack. Savio dribbled into the penalty area and shot, but Dortmund goalkeeper Kerber dived to save the ball. In the 57th minute, Foden received a cross from Reindes at the edge of the penalty area and fired a long-range shot into the net, extending Manchester City's lead to 3-0.

In the 65th minute, Dortmund intercepted the ball and launched another attack. Guirassy received the ball and shot from the penalty area, but the ball was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 72nd minute, Dortmund won a free kick. Julian Reilson crossed from the right wing into the penalty area, and Valmad Anton slotted the ball into the net, helping Dortmund pull one back to 1-3.

In the 77th minute, Dortmund continued their counter-attack. Adyemi received the ball and fired a low shot, but the ball went wide of the post. In the 87th minute, Manchester City substituted Malmush for Haaland.

In stoppage time of the second half, Manchester City intercepted the ball, and Rajan Sherkhi entered the penalty area and scored with a low shot, helping Manchester City extend their lead to 4-1.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-1.