Good evening everybody and welcome along to another MARCA in English live blog, this time taking you through the Champions League clash between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona from Signal Iduna Park in Germany.
Both teams are locked on 12 points, and the stakes couldn’t be higher, with a direct route to the knockout stage on the line. With their current form under scrutiny, both sides aim to make a statement in this high-stakes encounter.
Dortmund has displayed remarkable attacking prowess throughout their Champions League campaign, netting 16 goals in just five matches. Coach Nuri Sahin has guided the team to impressive results in Europe, although their Bundesliga performances have lagged behind.
A 1-1 draw against Borussia Monchengladbach over the weekend highlighted their inconsistency, leaving them sixth in the domestic standings. Nevertheless, Dortmund‘s formidable record at home — eight wins out of nine this season — remains a beacon of hope for the German side.
Meanwhile, Barcelona‘s European form contrasts with their slightly shaky domestic performances. A 2-2 draw with Real Betis in LaLiga revealed signs of fatigue in Hansi Flick’s squad. Despite this, Barcelona has been relentless in the Champions League, scoring three or more goals in their last four matches.
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Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Possible Lineups
Dortmund’s defense has taken a hit with the absence of Niklas Sule, who sustained an ankle injury. Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi remain doubtful, while Maximilian Beier is ruled out entirely.
Barcelona faces their own challenges, particularly in goal, where Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s season-ending injury has thrust Inaki Pena into the spotlight. The potential return of Ronald Araujo offers some hope for defensive stability.
??Borussia Dortmund possible XI: Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Nmecha, Gross; Malen, Guirassy, Gittens
Barcelona possible XI: Inaki Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski
When is Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona?
Kick-off in Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona is 21:00 CET. That means fans in the UK and Ireland can tune in to watch at 20:00.
Fans in the USA, meanwhile, will find Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona starting at 14:00 ET / 11:00 PT.
Where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona?
In the UK and Ireland, Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona can be seen on TNT Sports 4.
In the USA, you can watch Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona on Paramount+, TUDN, and Univision NOW.
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.