Barcelona’s stellar season rolls on as they meet Borussia Dortmund this Wednesday at the Olympic Stadium in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal for the first leg.
With ambitions for a treble, Barcelona, boasting players like Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha, aim for a victorious start in this two-legged tie, despite missing Dani Olmo due to injury.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund face a challenging situation as they aim to salvage their season in this prestigious competition. Manager Niko Kovac has brought some stability, but they’ll enter the match without key players like Pascal Gross, Marcel Sabitzer, and Nico Schlotterbeck.
How to watch
Date: Wednesday, April 9
Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Estadi Olimpíc LLuís Companys, Barcelona, Spain
Live stream: Paramount+
Odds: Barcelona -290; Draw +440; Borussia Dortmund +650
Last meeting
In their last encounter, Barcelona edged out Dortmund 3-2 in the league phase, showcasing thrilling late-game action.
Team insights
Barcelona’s recent draw against Real Betis highlighted their increasing fatigue through this hectic schedule. Manager Hansi Flick expressed contentment despite the challenging circumstances, underscoring the team’s determination.
Dortmund captain Emre Can has called for a more proactive mindset among players against Barcelona, clearly marking the underdog status of his team. They aspire to reclaim their winning aspirations despite the setbacks this season.
Projected lineups
Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha
Borussia Dortmund: Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Pascal Gross, Julian Brandt, Daniel Svensson, Serhou Guirassy, Karim Adeyemi
Prediction
Despite their fatigue, Barcelona is poised to claim victory against Borussia Dortmund, demonstrating their strength. Pick: Barcelona 3, Borussia Dortmund 1.
Additional information
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