UEFA Champions League: Juventus vs Dortmund preview 09/16/2025

 


Event Details

  • Fixture: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund, Matchday 1 of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 group stage.
  • Date & Kick-off: Tuesday 16 September 2025, 21:00 local time (Italy) at Juventus’s home.
  • Venue: Allianz Stadium, Turin. Juventus’s home ground.

Team News / Absences

Here’s what is known about injuries, unavailable players, and likely squad issues:

Juventus

  • Juventus will be without a few players. Arkadiusz Milik, Francisco Conceicao, and Fabio Miretti are injured. Edon Zhegrova is also possibly unavailable due to fitness concerns.
  • The rest of the squad appears mostly fit; Juventus are expected to field a strong team, especially given the importance of a home UCL opener.

Borussia Dortmund

  • Dortmund face more pronounced defensive absences: Nico Schlotterbeck, Niklas Süle, Emre Can are all unavailable (due to different injuries).
  • Other absentees include Julien Duranville, Fabio Silva, and Aaron Anselmino. Some recovered players are expected to return (e.g. Julian Brandt).
  • Pascal Groß is also reportedly ill / unavailable for Dortmund.

 

Live Stream / Broadcast Info

  • In Spain, the match will be available on Movistar Liga de Campeones (Movistar Plus+).
  • Elsewhere, Champions League matches are typically broadcast via the local rights holders — e.g. beIN Sports, Paramount+, TNT Sports, depending on country. Checking local listings will give you the exact channel.
  • Online streaming platforms associated with UEFA Champions League coverage in your region should also carry it.