Champions League LIVE: Man City 4-1 Dortmund & Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Club after Chelsea held by Qarabag

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Published: 11/5/2025

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Elon

Good morning Norris, I'm Elon, and this is Goose Pod for you. Today is Friday, November 07th.

Taylor Weaver

And I'm Taylor Weaver. We are here to discuss Champions League LIVE: Man City's big win, Newcastle's victory, and Chelsea's surprising draw.

Elon

The core data is decisive. Manchester City dismantled Borussia Dortmund 4-1. Phil Foden scored twice, and Erling Haaland added his 54th Champions League goal. It's a simple equation of overwhelming force meeting a lesser object. Pure physics.

Taylor Weaver

It's such a comeback story for Foden, though! He's rewriting his own narrative this season. And speaking of strong performances, Newcastle secured a clean 2-0 win against Athletic Club. They looked so composed, a far cry from that chaotic last-minute loss to Liverpool recently.

Elon

That Liverpool match was an anomaly caused by a red card. Predictable chaos. Newcastle’s win now is just a market correction. The outlier was Chelsea, held to a 2-2 draw by Qarabağ. Relying on a substitute to salvage a point is not a sustainable model for victory.

Taylor Weaver

But what a story for Alejandro Garnacho! Coming off the bench to be the hero is the kind of plot twist that makes football so compelling. It proves that even with the best-laid plans, a single player can change the entire storyline in minutes.

Elon

The history of this competition, starting as the European Cup in 1955, is just a long-running experiment in competitive evolution. Real Madrid’s early dominance was a first-mover advantage. Now, it's about engineering success, not just tradition. Data, strategy, and execution.

Taylor Weaver

It's true the game has changed. Look at a team like Manchester City. They've only had 15 appearances in the competition's history, but they've already built this incredible legacy, culminating in their win in 2023. It’s a rapid ascent to the top of the narrative.

Elon

Their trajectory is a clear upward curve. Compare that to Newcastle's four participations. They're still in the early chapters. And Dortmund, with 20 entries, they've had moments of brilliance, like their 1997 win, but consistency is the variable they haven't solved.

Taylor Weaver

And then you have a giant like Chelsea, also with 20 participations and two trophies. They've been a main character for so long. Their history shows they know how to win, which makes their draw against Qarabağ an even more unexpected and interesting subplot in their season's story.

Elon

It's inefficient. A club with their resources and history should not be dropping points to a team like Qarabağ. It signals a flaw in the system, a bug that needs to be fixed. Past performance is no guarantee of future results if the machine isn't optimized.

Elon

The entire situation with Phil Foden and the England national team is a case study in resource mismanagement. Gareth Southgate positioned him on the left wing, a fundamentally flawed deployment that neutralized his core competencies. You don't use a surgical instrument as a blunt object.

Taylor Weaver

It’s the classic club versus country dilemma, isn't it? The story of a player who is a superstar in one system and seems almost misunderstood in another. It's fascinating how a change in strategy and position can unlock a player’s true potential, which we are clearly seeing at City.

Elon

It's not a dilemma; it's an error. The data on Foden's performance in a central role is unequivocal. Playing him wide was a waste of potential, and it's baffling that it continued for so long. The goal is to win, not to stubbornly adhere to a failing system.

Taylor Weaver

And that’s the central conflict in the narrative. Is a manager’s system more important than an individual player's genius? Southgate had his vision, but it created a story where one of his brightest stars couldn't shine. Now, Foden is back at his club, proving everyone right.

Elon

The financial impact is directly correlated to performance. Manchester City’s revenue hitting £715 million is a new Premier League record. This is the result of a well-oiled machine. Even with a quarterfinal Champions League exit, their model is resilient enough to absorb the hit.

Taylor Weaver

And that resilience tells a powerful story. It shows their brand isn't just built on winning one trophy, but on consistent excellence. The slight dip in broadcasting revenue from not winning the Champions League is just a minor plot point in a much larger, successful saga.

Elon

Exactly. The Champions League is now a massive revenue generator. The TV money alone is staggering, with top clubs earning nearly 100 million euros after just the league phase. It's a high-stakes game where financial power amplifies competitive advantage. The two are inseparable.

Elon

Looking forward, the path is predictable. The teams with the most optimized systems, both on the pitch and on the balance sheet, will advance. The new league format was supposed to introduce variability, but the elite clubs have already adapted and solved the equation. There will be few surprises.

Taylor Weaver

I think there's still room for incredible stories. Momentum is building for several teams, and new heroes will emerge. The most exciting part of any story is the unpredictable turn it can take, and the knockout stages are designed for exactly that kind of drama.

Elon

That's the end of today's discussion. Thank you for listening to Goose Pod.

Taylor Weaver

See you tomorrow, Norris.

This episode discusses Champions League results: Man City's dominant 4-1 win over Dortmund, Newcastle's 2-0 victory, and Chelsea's surprising 2-2 draw. The hosts analyze team performance, player impact like Foden's resurgence, and the evolving nature of football, emphasizing data, strategy, and financial power in competitive success.

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Live ReportingScoresTablesSummaryWatch Champions League highlights on this page Burn gives Newcastle lead against Athletic Club before Joelinton secondFoden (2), Haaland & Cherki help Man City beat Dortmund as Barca draw at Brugge for third timeFT: Qarabag 2-2 Chelsea - Garnacho equalises for Blues with low driveListen to commentary on this page and BBC Radio 5 LiveGet Involved: #bbcfootball, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)Send us your viewsLive ReportingNeil Johnston, Charlotte Coates, Jess Anderson and Ciara FlemingGoodnight!

published at 23:00 GMT 5 November We're leaving this live text here now. But you can continue watching the MOTD Champions League highlights show at the top of the page.We'll be back tomorrow for action from the Europa League and Europa Conference League.See you then! Postpublished at 22:57 GMT 5 November The English teams are going pretty well in the Champions League so far.

All six of them sit inside the top 12 in the table with four - Arsenal, Manchester City, Newcastle and Liverpool - inside the top eight automatic qualification spots.Almost a clean sweep of wins, too, this week if it wasn't for that Chelsea draw earlier this evening.Media caption, Newcastle United headed into victory over Athletic ClubMedia caption, Foden nets twice to help Man City thrash DortmundMedia caption, Garnacho ends European goal drought with equaliser against spirited QarabagMedia caption, MacAllister heads Liverpool to victory against Real MadridMedia caption, Van de Ven scores incredible goal to give 10-man Tottenham win against CopenhagenMedia caption, Merino scores twice as Arsenal thrash Slavia Prague How it stands...

published at 22:54 GMT 5 November 'I already knew what I was going to do'published at 22:51 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Man City 4-1 Borussia DortmundManchester City More from Man City midfielder Phil Foden speaking to TNT Sports on his first goal: "I was surprised how much space I got. I found myself in space at the right time and I just got my head up.

I used the defender to try and put it around him so the keeper couldn't see."On his second goal: "Again, I was in the pockets checking my shoulder and looking to get on the back foot. Once I got on the back foot I was trying to find space. I was scanning and already knew what I was going to do before I got the ball because I knew where the defenders were.

I like that finish, receiving it on the back foot and then getting the shot away."On whether people are overlooking City this season: "I'm not sure. If they are it doesn't really bother us. We just have to focus on ourselves and keep putting points on the board. As I said the togetherness goes a long way."

Watch: Samardzic scores stoppage time winnerpublished at 22:49 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Marseille 0-1 Atalanta Media caption, Late drama as Samardzic scores in stoppage time to give Atalanta win against Marseille Watch: Osimhen hat-trick puts Ajax bottompublished at 22:48 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray Media caption, Osimhen hat-trick hands Ajax fourth Champions League defeat Watch: Bayer Leverkusen beat Mourinho's Benficapublished at 22:47 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Benfica 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen Media caption, Patrick Schick gets his first goal of the season to help Bayer Leverkusenbeat beat Benfica Watch: Inter remain undefeated in Champions Leaguepublished at 22:44 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Inter Milan 2-1 Kairat Media caption, Inter Milan remain undefeated with win against Kairat get involvedGet Involvedpublished at 22:42 GMT 5 NovemberComment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Phil Foden has been completely misused in the England set up and that was completely down to Gareth Southgate.

It’s so obvious Foden is by far the best in the No.10 position, but Southgate wasted him out of position. We need him playing CAM. Bellingham at eight, and then England will thrive.RubenMedia caption, 'Brilliant finish' - Foden scores to put Man City ahead against Dortmund Watch MOTD Uefa Champions League highlightspublished at 22:40 GMT 5 NovemberBBC One Time to stick the highlights from all the matches on.

BBC One has got you covered with the MOTD highlights of all of this week's Champions League action.You can also watch it at the top of this live page by clicking the 'Watch & listen' tab. Watch: Barca held to a draw in Belgiumpublished at 22:38 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Club Brugge 3-3 Barcelona Media caption, Yamal stars as Barcelona come back from behind 'There is a new togetherness this season'published at 22:36 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Man City 4-1 Borussia DortmundManchester City Man City midfielder Phil Foden speaking to TNT Sports: "I'm loving it.

I just need to play with a smile on my face, which I'm doing. Last year was tough, not just for myself but for everyone. There is a new togetherness this season and you can tell. Today Dortmund caused us some problems, they are a great team, but we stuck to the plan and broke them down with our talent up front."

On the change from last season: "You learn a lot from it when you go through a tough patch. We have great captains in our team and we speak about how we can get back on track. And we've added great players to the squad as well and that's brought real hunger and togetherness. It was just about trying to be the team we used to be and this season we are seeing glimpses of that."

On if City enjoy the chase of hunting down rivals in the league and Champions League: "It's obviously easier to be on top but if you're not then it's about finding a different way to win, this year especially going to the likes of Arsenal away the defensive structure is a lot better. Last year we would have conceded more goals than that.

When things aren't going right we stick together as a team and see it out." get involvedGet Involvedpublished at 22:34 GMT 5 NovemberComment on this page or via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) Question to the pundits, other than Robin van Persie's header in Brazil.

Have you seen a better header goal than Dan Burn's tonight?AnonMedia caption, Burn scores 'majestic' header to give Newcastle United leadWorth a watch if you haven't seen Mr. Burn's header. Postpublished at 22:32 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Newcastle 2-0 Athletic Club Newcastle United have won their last three games in the Champions League, their longest winning streak in the competition (since at least 2004-2005).

Magpies 'react' after Hammers defeatpublished at 22:30 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Newcastle 2-0 Athletic ClubTim KrulFormer Newcastle goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 Live Clearly, the result at the weekend, everyone realises that wasn't good enough [from Newcastle]. How they played a Champions League game against Athletic tonight was a massive win.

For Newcastle, in particular, the Champions League fixtures have gave them that confidence. The home form at St. James' has been immense. Eddie Howe is eager more than anyone to get that away form to that level as well. If you matched the home and away form - they will be one of those teams to finish in the top eight.

Image source, Getty Images 'Haaland overshadowed by Foden'published at 22:28 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Man City 4-1 Borussia DortmundMichael BrownFormer Man City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad I think you would have to say Erling Haaland as captain was overshadowed by Phil Foden. Haaland did his job but Foden, he just sees the space.

The first one was power and the next he curved it. He had the opportunity to score three, he was unselfish in his running and did everything right. Really good to see him, it is nice for someone else to contribute. 'Thomas knows perfectly how good Phil is'published at 22:26 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Man City 4-1 Borussia DortmundManchester City Man City boss Pep Guardiola speaking to TNT Sports about Phil Foden's performance: "I would say he is already there [back to his best form].

He does not need to get closer. He is already there. It is true we have missed goals and he got two incredible goals. "How many times have we seen that from Phil right? How many times?The generosity with the effort but also with the quality in the final third. We missed it a lot. I'm happy three more players scored goals and not just Erling Haaland."

"Thomas [Tuchel] knows perfectly how good Phil is and I'm sure he will do the best for your country."Image source, Getty Images 'City are sat in the right position'published at 22:25 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Man City 4-1 Borussia DortmundMichael BrownFormer Man City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Etihad Image source, Getty ImagesI think we know where City were at the start of the last campaign.

We were looking at their format and thinking, 'oh we will have a go'. The momentum changed and the worry kept in. I think we are looking at Pep's reaction, he could have made more changes this evening but he wants to be right in those zones and putting pressure on everyone else and not be left short.

Now it looks more positive. City are sat in the right position and they look more confident all around. 'We are in a good position'published at 22:23 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Man City 4-1 Borussia DortmundManchester City Man City boss Pep Guardiola speaking to TNT Sports: "Considering we played two days ago and in the Champions League Dortmund is always a top side.

In the first 15 minutes we did not know where we were and after that we had one or two long possessions and broke the lines and could run, which was better."Then for the 10-15 minutes after the goal we conceded it was not good because they put five, six, seven players up front. They linked their runners quickly but after Ruben [Dias] came on, with five in the back we arrived better down the sides and finished the game good.

"Huge compliment, huge respect for these players because we are in a good position, maybe with a win against Leverkusen and a few more we can be in the position to finish in the first eight."On Erling Haaland's latest record: "I didn't know. I honestly did not know. Every time I come here or to the press conference you tell me he broke a new record.

I am happy for him. He deserves it."The more good players he has alongside him, the easier it will be. That is the case in top clubs. Good players make the potential higher for all of us." 'The second goal was the key moment of the game'published at 22:22 GMT 5 NovemberFT: Newcastle 2-0 Athletic ClubNewcastle United Image source, Getty ImagesNewcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes, speaking to TNT Sports: "We were not at our best but we got the result.

We were consistent. I love how we played today. It's another win at home and it's nine points out of 12. We have to keep going. On playing with illness: "For me, it was like something was holding me with 10kg on my back. For this club, I will do everything. I started feeling ill the day before we played West Ham.

On Dan Burn: "What a guy, love him. We joked last week about when he would score and he did it today. He scored in a key moment. What a guy, not just a player, what a guy. My first thought was he was trying to pass but what a goal."We started the game quickly and fast. The second goal was the key moment of the game.

We should score more but we controlled the game and kept the possession. We have to keep it going because we have to improve our form away from home in the Premier League." …