Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich Shine in Champions League Matches

On October 1, 2025, both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich delivered emphatic performances in their UEFA Champions League matches, solidifying their positions in the tournament. **Borussia Dortmund** triumphed over Athletic Bilbao with a decisive 4:1 victory. Coach Niko Kovac made significant changes to the lineup, introducing five new players, including Niklas Süle, who made his debut for the season after a muscle injury. Dortmund maintained their unbeaten streak with this match, achieving six wins out of eight this season. The goals for Dortmund came from Daniel Svensson in the 28th minute, Carney Chukwuemeka in the 50th, Serhou Guirassy in the 82nd, and Julian Brandt in stoppage time. Bilbao's only goal was scored by Gorka Guruzeta in the 61st minute. The loss highlighted the impact of the absent Nico Williams, whose injury left a significant gap in Bilbao's attack. Despite some tense moments during the match, Dortmund demonstrated resilience to control the game, further positioning themselves for the knockout stages as they have in previous seasons.

In a concurrent match, **FC Bayern Munich** showcased their attacking power with a convincing 5:1 win against Pafos FC from Cyprus. Playing at the Alphamega Stadium in Limassol due to Pafos’ home ground not meeting UEFA standards, Bayern quickly established dominance. Harry Kane opened the scoreline in the 15th minute and later netted his second goal shortly before halftime, contributing to a 4:1 lead at the break. Alongside Kane, Raphaël Guerreiro and Nicolas Jackson also found the net. Pafos managed a long-range goal from Mislav Oršić in the dying moments of the first half. Bayern's Michael Olise capped the scoring in the second half, pushing the lead to 5:1. The match illustrated a clear disparity in quality between the teams, with Bayern repeatedly threatening goal and emphasizing their tactical superiority.

Both teams are preparing to resume domestic league play, with Bayern set to face Eintracht Frankfurt and Dortmund gearing up for a match against FC Copenhagen in their next Champions League fixture. The results from these matches signal a strong start for both clubs in the ongoing Champions League campaign, underscoring their ambitions for further success this season.