Mission Impossible? Dortmund’s Last Stand Against Barcelona’s Firepower
UEFA Champions League - Borussia Dortmund VS FC Barcelona
Match Time:16-04-2025 03:00 Wednesday (GMT+8)
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Borussia Dortmund faces a daunting challenge in the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park. After suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat in the first leg, the German side must now attempt a dramatic comeback to keep their hopes alive. Barcelona, under Hansi Flick, have taken a commanding lead and are in a strong position to advance to the semi-finals, where they would meet either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich.
Team Analysis:
Barcelona’s current attacking trio of Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Robert Lewandowski is emerging as a formidable force, drawing comparisons to the club's legendary Messi-Neymar-Suarez era. In the first leg of the quarter-final, all three delivered standout performances, with Lewandowski scoring twice against his former team and Raphinha equaling Messi’s record for most goal involvements in a single Champions League season.
Borussia Dortmund, meanwhile, continues to struggle against the Spanish side, having lost 3-2 to Barcelona earlier in the group stage and failing to win in their last six European meetings. This winless run is their second-longest in continental competition, with only a longer streak against Rangers. In contrast, Barcelona is enjoying their best-ever unbeaten start to a calendar year, showcasing their resurgence under Hansi Flick.
Player Situation:
Borussia Dortmund will benefit from the return of Pascal Gross, who is available after serving a suspension in the first leg and featured in the recent Der Klassiker. However, the team remains without Marcel Sabitzer and Nico Schlotterbeck due to knee injuries, with Schlotterbeck sidelined for an extended period. Despite experimenting with a three-man defense recently, Dortmund is expected to revert to a more attacking 4-2-3-1 formation in hopes of mounting a comeback, likely leaving out NiklasSule.
Barcelona also faces injury setbacks following their win over Leganes, with Alejandro Balde ruled out due to a hamstring issue. Gerard Martin is expected to fill in at left-back, while several other players—Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre terStegen, and Marc Casado—remain unavailable due to knee problems. Dani Olmo is unlikely to recover in time, so Fermin Lopez, who assisted in the first leg, is expected to retain his spot in the attacking midfield role.
Result Prediction:
Borussia Dortmund faces an uphill battle in Tuesday’s second leg, with their Champions League hopes hanging by a thread and domestic priorities also pressing. While they may manage to score a few goals in front of their home crowd, Barcelona’s strong attacking form is expected to secure their place in the semi-finals with relative ease.
Predicted Result: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona
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