Dortmund are back under the lights. But this year’s Champions League feels different. The new league phase means 8 games, 8 different opponents, and not a single easy night. For Niko Kova’s BVB, and for MSport as the club’s Regional Partner, every match feels like knockout football. 36 clubs, €2 billion in prize money, and a schedule that throws Juventus in Turin one week and Bodø/Glimt at home the next. It’s survival of the smartest, toughest, and boldest. 

So here’s the question: can Dortmund stand tall against Juventus’ steel? Can they match City’s firepower? Can they grind out points in noisy stadiums from Copenhagen to London without losing their nerve? This is Dortmund’s road map. And it’s about to get real.

1️⃣ Juventus vs Dortmund — Allianz Stadium 🇮🇹; 

Dortmund’s opener is a test of patience and nerve. Juventus will sit deep, soak pressure, and strike on the counter. Dortmund must stay sharp and not fall for the Italian trap 

💰Prediction: Over 2.5 goals at 1.66 odds on MSport.

2️⃣ Dortmund vs Athletic Club — Signal Iduna Park; 

Yellow Wall versus Basque spirit. Athletic will fight every duel and chase every ball, but at home, Dortmund’s tempo should overwhelm them. 

💰Prediction: Dortmund win at 1.70 odds on MSport

3️⃣ Copenhagen vs Dortmund — Parken Stadium; 

A tricky trip north. Copenhagen will be disciplined and aggressive. Dortmund need early control or risk a cold night going wrong. 

💰Prediction: Narrow Dortmund win at 1.95 odds on MSport.

4️⃣ Manchester City vs Dortmund — Etihad Stadium; 

The reunion: Haaland against his old club. City will dominate possession, Dortmund will look for counters. This could be chaos or a clinic. 

💰Prediction: Both Teams to Score at 1.60 odds on MSport.

5️⃣ Dortmund vs Villarreal — Signal Iduna Park; 

The Yellow Submarine sails into the Yellow Wall. Villarreal will stay compact and clever, but Dortmund’s firepower should be too much at home. 

💰Prediction: Dortmund win at 1.80 odds on MSport.

6️⃣ Dortmund vs Bodo/Glimt — Signal Iduna Park; 

The Norwegians will run like it’s their last match, but Dortmund should control from start to finish. 

💰Prediction: Dortmund win at 1.40 odds on MSport.

7️⃣ Tottenham vs Dortmund — Tottenham Hotspur Stadium; 

Spurs are fast, aggressive, and tricky at home. Dortmund must handle the pace and noise. This one could swing either way. 

💰Prediction: Draw at 3.10 odds on MSport.

8️⃣ Dortmund vs Inter Milan — Signal Iduna Park; 

Two giants, two walls of noise. Inter’s defence is elite, Dortmund’s attack electric. Expect tension, not fireworks.

💰Prediction: Under 3.5 goals at 1.50 odds on MSport.

Juventus’ grit, City’s power, Inter’s discipline, Tottenham’s pace, and the away days in Denmark and Norway. Dortmund have to survive all of it. Kovač says he wants BVB back at the top. Now comes the proof. Can the Yellow Wall carry them through, or will this new Champions League format chew them up? The stage is set. The lights are on. Let’s see if Dortmund are ready.