Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are all set to clash for the second time this season in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Barcelona successfully secured a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park in the month of December. It was the third time these two iconic European teams are going to face each other in the competition’s history. If you are someone who wants to know about the lineup of the upcoming match as well as the match predictions, this article is for you. It brings you everything you need to know about the Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund match and who has more chances of winning.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: When And Where To Watch?
This is officially going to be the first time the two iconic teams are going to face each other in the knockout stages of a European competition. Dortmund is currently awaiting an opportunity to build on last season’s Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid. On the other hand, Barcelona is expecting to maintain its unbeaten run of 22 games this year in order to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time this decade. The two teams are going to clash at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on the 9th of April 2025. The match will kick off at 3 PM ET/8 PM GMT. The American audience can stream the match on Paramount+.
Barcelona Team News And Predicted Lineup
According to the reports, Dani Olmo is sidelined until last April, and Pau Cubarsí is back available after serving his one-game suspension. He is probably going to replace Ronald Araújo and will partner Iñigo Martínez in defense. Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, plus the winger partnership between Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, pick themselves. However, the biggest decision to make as of now in front of Hansi Flick is who is going to be deployed as the attacking midfielder behind Robert Lewandowski. Fermín López and Gavi are the currently available options, and Gavi is being considered the best choice, considering his performance this season.
Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martínez, Balde; de Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Borussia Dortmund Team News And Predicted Lineup
Two of the biggest setbacks for Borussia Dortmund are the injured Marcel Sabitzer and Nico Schlotterbeck. Pascal Gross is also going to miss the clash with Barcelona, picking up his second yellow card during the second leg of the round of 16 vs. Lille. Chelsea loanee Carney Chukwuemeka is all set to make his first career Champions League start in midfield. In the upfront, Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, along with the Golden Boot contender Serhou Guirassy, are going to look for an advantage on Barcelona’s high defensive line.
Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Anton, Svensson; Nmecha, Chukwuemeka; Adeyemi, Brandt, Beier; Guirassy.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: Match Predictions
If we consider Barcelona’s latest form under Hansi Flick, it is safe to say the team will probably overwhelm Borussia Dortmund before they set off for their trip to Germany next week. The large quality gap in the midfield will allow Barcelona to dominate the game. This will probably force Borussia Dortmund to lie deep, waiting to strike on the counter. Their attacking qualities will probably be too much for Dortmund to handle. Dortmund’s front line may test Wojciech Szczęsny as well.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund: Who Will Win?
The overall prediction of the upcoming clash is that the Catalans will establish a 3-2 win against Borussia Dortmund. However, there are chances, according to the experts, that Borussia Dortmund may actually manage to score. It will be interesting to see how accurate these predictions prove to be.
