The UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona is set for tonight, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00 CET .
Aggregate Situation
Barcelona enters the match with a commanding 4-0 lead from the first leg, thanks to goals from Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski (2), and Lamine Yamal. Overturning such a deficit would require a historic comeback from Dortmund, as only one team in Champions League history has recovered from a four-goal first-leg loss.
Team News
Borussia Dortmund:
- Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the season due to a meniscus injury.
- Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is also sidelined.
- Captain Emre Can is doubtful after training separately on Monday.
- Pascal Groß returns from suspension and is expected to feature.
FC Barcelona:
- Left-back Alejandro Balde is unavailable due to a hamstring injury.
- Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and midfielders Marc Bernal and Marc Casado remain out.
- Dani Olmo has recovered from an adductor injury and is included in the squad.
Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund (3-4-1-2):
Kobel; Süle, Can, Anton; Ryerson, Groß, Nmecha, Svensson; Brandt; Guirassy, Beier
Diario AS
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1):
Szczęsny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Martín; de Jong, Pedri; Yamal, López, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Match Outlook
Given Barcelona's strong form and the significant aggregate lead, they are favored to progress to the semi-finals. Dortmund will aim to restore pride and possibly secure a win in front of their home fans.
Score Predictions
- Dortmund 1-3 Barcelona
- Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona
Halftime Prediction
Considering Barcelona's attacking prowess and Dortmund's need to press forward, a halftime score of 1-1 is plausible.
Key Players to Watch
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): The former Dortmund striker has scored 29 goals in 28 appearances this season and netted twice in the first leg.
- Raphinha (Barcelona): In excellent form, contributing significantly to Barcelona's attacking output.
- Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund): Dortmund's top scorer with 10 goals in 13 matches.
Please note that while these analyses are based on available data, actual match outcomes may vary due to the unpredictable nature of football.
