More markets for the UEFA Champions League game, scheduled for September 8 at 3:00 PM ET.
Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal CF at Signal Iduna Park in the UEFA Champions League league phase opener on September 8, 2026, a fixture where home dominance at the Westfalenstadion often shapes outcomes. Dortmund enter off a strong 2025-26 Bundesliga campaign as vice-champions with one of the division’s best defenses, though recent results show inconsistency including a Supercup final loss to Bayern Munich. Key absences for the hosts include Nico Schlotterbeck (ankle) and others with rib or muscle issues, while Villarreal miss multiple defenders long-term (cruciate ligament tears, hamstring) but boast strong recent La Liga form with four wins in five. Head-to-head European ties remain tight, with both sides capable of scoring, and the packed atmosphere plus schedule demands later in the group will test squad depth for both clubs.