Sabah Football Club face Borussia Dortmund in historic UEFA Champions League meeting

Sabah Football Club will host Borussia Dortmund at Baku Olympic Stadium on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, in the third matchday of the UEFA Champions League. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:45 GMT.

The fixture is the first official meeting between the Azerbaijani club and the German side. Both teams have taken three points from their opening two matches, leaving them level in the overall standings.

Sabah arrive with confidence after securing the first victory in their history in the competition. They beat Slavia Prague 2-0 in their previous match, giving the home side the chance to build on a landmark result in front of their supporters.

Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, travel to Baku looking to respond after suffering a 1-0 defeat away to FK Bodø/Glimt. The result has increased the importance of Tuesday’s game as the German club seek to avoid falling behind in a highly competitive league phase.

The long trip to Azerbaijan will provide Borussia Dortmund with a test of character, while Sabah will aim to take advantage of home support and produce another significant result. A closely contested encounter is expected as both sides attempt to strengthen their position in the competition.