In one of the highly anticipated matches of the UEFA Champions League, Borussia Dortmund is set to host FC Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park this Wednesday evening (local time). This clash features two of Europe's elite clubs vying for crucial points in the group stage.
Current Standings and Form
Borussia Dortmund currently occupies the fourth position in the UEFA Champions League group standings, boasting a total of 12 points from five matches, with a record of four victories and one defeat. Under the guidance of coach Edin Terzic, the team has celebrated impressive wins against several opponents: they triumphed over Club Brugge with a score of 3-0, dismantled Celtic Glasgow 7-1, secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Sturm Graz, and achieved a convincing 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb. However, they faced a significant setback with a heavy defeat against Real Madrid, losing 5-2. In the Bundesliga, Dortmund is currently struggling, sitting in sixth place and having drawn their last two league matches.
Conversely, FC Barcelona shares an identical record in the Champions League, also holding 12 points, but sits in third place due to a superior goal difference. The Blaugranas started their campaign on a rocky note, suffering a 2-1 loss to AS Monaco in their opening match. However, they quickly regained their momentum, recording impressive victories against Young Boys (5-0), Bayern Munich (4-1), Red Star Belgrade (5-2), and Brest (3-0). Despite their strong showing in Europe, Barcelona’s domestic form has been concerning, with only one victory in their last five matches, putting their top position in La Liga at risk.
Broadcast Information
Fans in North America, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America can catch the live action of the Dortmund vs. Barcelona match on several platforms, including ESPN, Paramount+, TUDN, DAZN, Rush Sports, Max, and Caliente TV.
In the United States, viewers can follow the match live on Paramount+ and TUDN, making it accessible for those eager to watch this exciting Champions League encounter. In India, the match will be broadcast live on Sony Sports 1, and streaming will be available on SonyLIV.
For Australian fans, Stan Sport will provide live coverage of the UEFA Champions League match between Dortmund and Barcelona.
For those unable to watch the game live, updates and commentary will be available on GOAL.
Probable Lineups
Borussia Dortmund:
- GK: G. Kobel
- DEF: E. Can, J. Ryerson, R. Bensebaini, N. Schlotterbeck
- MID: J. Gittens, D. Malen, J. Brandt, M. Sabitzer, F. Nmecha
- FOR: S. Guirassy
FC Barcelona:
- GK: I. Pena
- DEF: I. Martinez, P. Cubarsi, A. Balde, J. Kounde
- MID: L. Yamal, M. Casado, Raphinha, Pedri, D. Olmo
- FOR: R. Lewandowski
Managers:
- Borussia Dortmund: Nuri Sahin
- FC Barcelona: Hans-Dieter Flick
Match Timing
The highly anticipated match between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM local time in France at Signal Iduna Park. This clash not only promises to showcase top-tier football but also has significant implications for both teams as they vie for a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Zainab Y.
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