Borussia Dortmund hosts Juventus tonight in the opening match of their 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign, marking a renewal of a rivalry steeped in recent history. The match kicks off a new chapter for both clubs as they vie for position in Group H.
This fixture revisits a memorable clash from the 2014/15 champions League season, where Juventus eliminated Dortmund in the last 16, winning both legs 2-1 and 3-0 en route to the final – a match they ultimately lost to Barcelona 3-1. Historically, Dortmund has struggled against the Italian giants, securing only two wins in nine competitive meetings. the outcome of tonight’s match will set the early tone for both teams’ ambitions in this year’s competition.
Prior to kickoff, it’s noted that the last competitive meeting between the two sides occurred during the 2014/15 Champions League last 16 stage, with Juventus emerging victorious. Dortmund has only won two of their nine competitive encounters against Juventus.
