Borussia Dortmund welcome Real Betis Sevilla to Signal Iduna Park on Wednesday, 4 November, for matchday four of the Champions League league phase. Kick-off is at 21:00 local time, according to T-Online. The fixture is a first: the two clubs have never met in a competitive game before.
Why it matters
The table after three rounds puts the Spanish side ahead. Betis sit fifth with nine points from three matches, while Dortmund are 13th on six points, per T-Online. Both teams arrive on the back of wins in the competition, which gives the evening added weight as the league phase moves past its halfway point.
For Dortmund, the match is also a chance to build on recent form and to protect home advantage against a side that has started the campaign strongly. For Betis, a result in Germany would keep them near the top of the standings.
Where to watch
T-Online reports that DAZN holds the live rights for the game, and that a paid subscription is required to watch. The outlet also offers a live ticker from 21:00 for those following the match without a broadcast.
Form and standings
Dortmund's most recent Champions League outing ended in victory over Sabah FK of Azerbaijan. Betis, meanwhile, beat Feyenoord Rotterdam in their last European fixture, according to T-Online.
Across the three games played so far, Dortmund have won twice and lost once. Betis have won all three, which explains the six-point gap between the clubs in the table.
Team news and returning faces
Coverage of the build-up has focused on how Dortmund will line up. Kicker reports that the club will be without Sabitzer at short notice and examines where the decisive duels in the match are likely to fall. Sportschau, meanwhile, has looked at how Dortmund intend to carry over the performance from their recent match against Bayern Munich into this fixture.
There is also an emotional thread to the evening. BVB.de notes that Marc Bartra is returning to Dortmund, recalling his earlier spell at the club and describing a lasting connection with the city and its supporters.
What to watch
The central question is whether Dortmund can close the gap on a Betis side that has yet to drop points in the competition, or whether the Spaniards extend their strong start at one of Germany's most atmospheric grounds. Kick-off is at 21:00, with live coverage on DAZN and T-Online's ticker running from the same time.
