It is a mission impossible for Borussia Dortmund as they prepare to host FC Barcelona tomorrow at Signal Iduna Park following their heavy defeat in the first leg. Barcelona humiliated Dortmund in the first leg of the quarterfinal by a 4-0 margin and are very close to progressing into the next round.
Barcelona are on a good run this season and are one of the favorite candidates for the Champions League. But coach Hansi Flick does not want to think about winning the trophy right now. Instead, he wants to go game by game.
Hansi Flick said, “We are only thinking about our game with Dortmund. The rest is for the future. We aren’t looking any further. Our idea of football is about always doing our very best. There is a lot of quality in our team and we always take things a game at a time. Playing Dortmund in the Champions League quarter finals at their stadium is always going to be difficult. We need 100% concentration.”
Stats & Facts
- Barcelona have never lost a game against Borussia Dortmund in the European competitions.
- Barcelona have won all their last three games against German teams this season in the UEFA Champions League.
- At Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund have failed to win any of their last three meetings with Barcelona in European games.
- This is the first time in six years that Barcelona are likely to qualify for the semifinals of the Champions League.
- Barcelona are the only unbeaten team in Europe in 2025, extending the run into 25 games.
Team News
Pascal Gross missed the first leg against Barcelona due to a suspension, but he is now available for the second leg. But Dortmund will be without Marcel Sabitzer and Nico Schlotterbeck due to their knee injuries. Additionally, Emily Can is in doubt due to a muscular issue.
As for Barcelona, Alejandro Balde will miss the game as he picked up a hamstring injury last week. Therefore, Gerrard Martin is likely to replace him. But Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Marc Casado are out of the squad due to their respective injuries.
Possible Lineup for Dortmund:
Kobel; Ryerson, Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Nmecha; Gittens, Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Possible Lineup for Barcelona:
Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Lopez, Torres; Lewandowski
Prediction: Dortmund 2-2 Barcelona
Borussia Dortmund needs to do something miracle to eliminate Barcelona following their heavy defeat in the first leg. This is why the German side is likey to play aggressive football from the start. However, Barcelona are also in a great rhythm, making it difficult for the German club. This is why we are expecting a draw between the two sides, which will confirm Barcelona’s spot in the semifinal of the Champions League.
Betfair Odds
Dortmund: 3.78
Draw: 4.18
Barcelona: 1.82
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