Match Preview

On Wednesday, Barcelona will continue their Champions League campaign while hosting Borussia Dortmund. These teams may have contrasting league positions with Barcelona flying high atop La Liga and Dortmund only in eighth in the Bundesliga, but knockout competitions like this one can be a great equalizer.

Dortmund already have the experience from making it to the Champions League final last season, but Nico Kovac will have quite a task at containing Barcelona’s attack, led by Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha.

Maximilian Beier is someone who could be the x-factor for Dortmund, scoring two goals and two assists in his last two matches. With his teammate Serhou Guirassy also being a focal point of the offense, Dortmund will need to strike a balance between scoring and defending against Barcelona’s potent offensive lineup.

Starting Lineups

• Barcelona: Wojciech Szczesny, Jules Kounde, Inigo Martinez, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Fermin Lopez, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha
• Borussia Dortmund: Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy, Karim Adeyemi

Match Details

• Date: Wednesday, April 9
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys – Barcelona, Spain
• Live stream: Paramount+
• Odds: Barcelona -290; Draw +440; Borussia Dortmund +650

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