Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund clashed at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 20, 2026, in a highly anticipated Champions League match. Both teams are vying for a strong position in the league phase, currently sitting level on 11 points.
Tottenham's recent form has been inconsistent. Domestically, they've struggled, sitting in 14th place in the Premier League after a recent 2-1 defeat to West Ham. They have only one win in their last six Premier League games. However, their Champions League performance has been better, with three wins, two draws, and one loss in the league phase. Spurs have been dominant at home in the Champions League, winning all three matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, scoring eight goals and conceding none. Their overall home record in European matches is impressive, remaining unbeaten in 23 games since February 2020.
Borussia Dortmund, coached by Niko Kovač, has been in steadier form. They are unbeaten in seven matches across all competitions. In the Bundesliga, they have lost only one of their 18 games, although they still trail Bayern Munich by 11 points. Dortmund's Champions League campaign mirrors Tottenham's with an identical record.
Historically, Tottenham has had the upper hand in recent Champions League encounters against Dortmund. After losing twice to Dortmund in the 2015-16 Europa League, Tottenham has won all four Champions League meetings since. This includes a memorable 3-0 victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a 1-0 win in Germany during the 2018-19 round of 16. However, Dortmund's record in England is poor, with seven defeats in their last eight Champions League away games against English opposition.
The match was broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and streamed on Discovery+. In the US, it was available on Paramount+.
Going into the match, predictions leaned towards a closely contested game. Some analysts suggested that Dortmund's momentum and Tottenham's domestic struggles could give the German side an edge. Others pointed to Tottenham's strong home record in Europe as a potential deciding factor.
