PREVIEW | Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal CF: team news, lineups, predictions (Champions League 08/09)

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·6 September 2026

PREVIEW | Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal CF: team news, lineups, predictions (Champions League 08/09)

Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal CF this Tuesday at the Signal Iduna Park of the UEFA Champions League. Borussia Dortmund, who have already won this tournament, mark their 24th participation in the competition, whilst Villarreal CF go into their 6th.

In their last game, Borussia Dortmund won 2-3 against TSG Hoffenheim (1. Bundesliga 2026/27). In their last game, Villarreal CF lost 2-3 against Deportivo (La Liga 2026/27).

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Borussia Dortmund ( vs TSG Hoffenheim 2026-09-05): Gregor Kobel, Joane Gadou, Waldemar Anton, Filippo Mané, Julian Ryerson, Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Daniel Svensson, Konstantinos Karetsas, Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beier

Villarreal CF ( vs Deportivo 2026-09-05): Luiz Júnior, Alex Freeman, Renato Veiga, Logan Costa, Sergi Cardona, Nicolas Pépé, Pape Gueye, Nathan Saliba, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Pérez, Gerard Moreno

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MANAGERS

Niko Kovac has faced Villarreal CF on one occasion, recording one win.

TEAMS

Away from home, Villarreal CF are on a run of three consecutive matches conceding goals.
Away from home, Villarreal CF are on a run of three consecutive matches without a win.
Villarreal CF are on a run of four consecutive matches conceding goals.
Villarreal CF are on a run of four consecutive matches without a win.
Villarreal CF are on a run of two consecutive defeats.
Borussia Dortmund are on a run of four consecutive matches scoring goals.
Borussia Dortmund are on a run of three consecutive matches without defeat.
Borussia Dortmund are on a run of three consecutive wins.

HEAD TO HEAD

Borussia Dortmund and Villarreal CF have already faced each other once, with Borussia Dortmund holding the advantage: one win.
At Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund have the advantage in matches against Villarreal CF: one win in one game.
In the Champions League, there was a match between the two teams, with a Borussia Dortmund victory.