Juventus and Borussia Dortmund Set for Champions League Clash – September 17th Showdown
TURIN, ITALY – Juventus and Borussia Dortmund will face off on matchday 1 of the Champions League group stage on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Allianz Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 02:00 WIB (Western Indonesian Time) and live streaming available on Vidio. Both teams enter the contest buoyed by recent league victories, setting the stage for a compelling European encounter.
Juventus secured a dramatic 4-3 win over Inter Milan in a recent Serie A fixture, overcoming a 2-3 deficit after Marcus Thuram’s 76th-minute goal with two late strikes. This victory maintains the Bianconeri’s perfect start to the season, placing them second in the Serie A standings behind Napoli on goal difference. However, their Champions League performance last season was less notable, finishing 20th in the league phase with nine points and subsequently losing to PSV Eindhoven 3-4 on aggregate in the playoffs. A recurring issue of difficulty scoring in three of their last four league phase matches highlights an area for improvement.
The Allianz Stadium presents a contrasting picture of Juventus’ form. While boasting six consecutive Serie A wins at home, their European record at the venue shows two defeats in the last four matches, suggesting home advantage isn’t always guaranteed.
borussia Dortmund, under the guidance of Niko Kovac, appears to be finding its footing. The team has achieved three wins and one draw from their four matches this season,scoring nine goals and recording three clean sheets – a defensive record that matches their total from the previous 19 matches.
Despite this positive momentum, Dortmund faces challenges in the backline. Injuries to Emre Can, Niklas sule, and Nico Schlotterbeck have forced Kovac to rely on Aaron Anselmino, Waldemar Anton, and Ramy Bensebaini. This defensive unit will be heavily tested by Juventus’ attacking duo of dusan Vlahovic and Jonathan David, supported by the creative playmaking of kenan Yildiz.
Historically, encounters between the two sides have been competitive. Dortmund lost 1-5 on aggregate to Juventus in the 2014/2015 Champions League, but had previously defeated the Italian giants twice in prior meetings. Adding to their confidence, Dortmund boasts a strong away record in 2025, with two wins and one draw from three matches, fueling optimism within the Die Schwarzgelben camp as they travel to Turin.
