Borussia Dortmund, a powerhouse in the Bundesliga, will begin their 2026-27 Champions League journey on Tuesday by hosting Villarreal from La Liga at Signal Iduna Park for their initial group stage encounter. Dortmund aims to secure their fourth consecutive victory, while Villarreal is in search of their first win of the season. Under the guidance of Niko Kovac, Dortmund enters this match in strong form, and anything less than a win would be regarded as disappointing for the Black and Yellow. After suffering a 2-1 defeat to Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup, BVB has bounced back with three straight victories, including a 3-2 win against Hoffenheim last Saturday. This positive start to the season should instill confidence in Kovac’s squad as they embark on their European campaign, striving to improve upon their knockout round playoffs finish from the previous Champions League season. Dortmund will also take comfort in their previous encounter with Villarreal, having convincingly defeated them 4-0 in November 2025 during last season's group stage. Of the players who started that match, six are expected to feature in the lineup for this game at Signal Iduna Park, where Dortmund has won three of their last four competitive matches, netting 10 goals and achieving two clean sheets. On the other hand, Villarreal has undergone a managerial change, with Inigo Perez replacing Marcelino over the summer, and he faces a challenging situation as he navigates a tough start to his tenure. The Yellow Submarine has yet to secure a victory in their first four matches this season, beginning with two draws followed by two consecutive losses.