On April 9, 2025, FC Barcelona will face Borussia Dortmund in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. This much-anticipated match is set to kick off at 3 PM ET, with live streaming available on Paramount+ among other platforms . Barcelona enters the match as slight favorites due to their impressive unbeaten streak of 22 games and a formidable squad featuring players such as Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal. However, they will be without key player Dani Olmo due to injury .
Barcelona are attempting to reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in six years. Wednesday sees then play Borussia Dortmund at home in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Can Barca get a lead to take to Dortmund? Read our match prediction.
The Spanish club are currently four points clear at the top of La Liga. This is their second successive Champions League quarter-final. 2025 marks ten years since they last won this competition. The winners of this match will play either Bayern Munich or Inter in the last four.
Barcelona drew 1-1 at home with Real Betis in their last game. Hansi Flick's team boasted 74% possession and had five shots on target in the La Liga clash at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, with Gavi finding the net for Barca.
Borussia Dortmund´s previous match was away to Freiburg and the Bundesliga game at Europa-Park Stadion finished in a 4-1 win. Karim Adeyemi, Carney Chukwuemeka, Serhou Guirassy and Jamie Gittens scored for BVB, with Dortmund having seven shots on goal and 45% of possession.
Barcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Svensson; Can, Ozcan, Brandt; Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier
Dortmund have defensive injuries and have been suspect at the back all season, something Barca are likely to exploit on Wednesday. Their attacking muscle should fire them to a comfortable victory, although their visitors will pose plenty of threat on the break.
Conversely, Borussia Dortmund has struggled in the Bundesliga but remains a potent threat in European competition under coach Nico Kovac's new tactical approach . Despite missing several players including Pascal Gross and Marcel Sabitzer due to suspension and injury respectively, Dortmund's recent form indicates resilience. The stakes are high for both teams; a victory could provide crucial momentum heading into the second leg of this knockout stage encounter .
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