As Barcelona prepares to face Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tonight, they must remain vigilant against any feelings of complacency. Despite their commanding position, with at least one foot in the semi-finals, the team understands the importance of maintaining focus.
The LaLiga leaders, who have not suffered a defeat in any competition throughout 2025, showcased their dominance in the first leg last week. They secured an impressive 4-0 victory at home, with goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, along with a pair of strikes from Robert Lewandowski against his former club.
On the other hand, last season’s finalists, Dortmund, find themselves in a precarious situation after being overwhelmed by Hansi Flick’s team in the previous match. Trailing by four goals, they face an uphill battle, requiring a remarkable turnaround to advance to the semi-finals for the second consecutive year. Coach Niko Kovac knows that his team must come out strong and aggressive from the start if they hope to achieve this unlikely comeback.
For Barcelona, the challenge lies in avoiding any lapse in concentration as they strive to maintain their unbeaten streak in 2025 and take a significant step towards completing a potential treble.
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 15
- Location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT
- Referee: Maurizio Mariani (ITA)
- VAR: Marco Di Bello (ITA)
Head-to-Head Record
- Borussia Dortmund: 0 wins
- Barcelona: 3 wins
- Draws: 2
How to Watch
- TV Channel: In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports.
- Live Stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also enjoy the game online via the Discovery+ app and website.
- Live Blog: Standard Sport will provide a live blog to follow all the action as it unfolds.
Match Prediction
Dortmund will be playing for pride, as the chances of a comeback appear slim. However, if they can score an early goal, it could shift the momentum in their favor. Barcelona is well aware that a substantial lead from the first leg does not guarantee success, and they must remain alert.
This Barcelona squad is markedly different from previous iterations. While they do not need to win the second leg outright, their attacking prowess gives them a distinct advantage, and Flick will be keen to keep their unbeaten record intact.
Predicted Score: Barcelona to win 3-1.
Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-1-2):
- Goalkeeper: Kobel
- Defenders: Sule, Can, Anton
- Midfielders: Ryerson, Ozcan, Gross, Svensson
- Forward: Brandt
- Attackers: Guirassy, Beier
Dortmund will be without several key players, including Alejandro Balde, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained during the weekend’s victory over Leganes. He could be out for up to three weeks, joining long-term absentees Marc Bernal, Marc Casado, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. On a positive note, Dani Olmo has been declared fit after missing recent matches.
Given the tie's current status, Flick may choose to rest some players at Signal Iduna Park in preparation for this weekend’s La Liga match against Celta Vigo.
Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Szczesny
- Defenders: Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Martin
- Midfielders: De Jong, Pedri
- Wingers: Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha
- Striker: Lewandowski
As the match approaches, both teams are gearing up for a decisive encounter that could shape their seasons significantly.
Zainab Y.
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