Barcelona vs Dortmund: Barcelona welcome Borussia Dortmund to Montjuic in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie. The Spanish giants are in top form and hope to continue their run in Europe.
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 12:45 AM
⏰ Indian Time: 12:30 AM
⏰ USA Time: 3:00 PM (April 9th)
🏟 Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Barcelona vs Dortmund: Team Preview
Barcelona’s Performance
Barcelona are enjoying a sensational season under Hansi Flick, going unbeaten in 22 games and showing off their attacking prowess. They’ve already won the Spanish Super Cup and are in the Copa del Rey final. Their focus now shifts to a potential Champions League semi-final spot. With a fully firing Ferran Torres and support from Yamal and Raphinha, Barcelona aim to dominate at home.
Borussia Dortmund’s Performance
Borussia Dortmund had a shaky domestic season but have been strong in Europe. They reached the final last year and have won three straight away games in knockout stages. Dortmund’s recent domestic form has improved, but winning the Champions League may be their only route back to Europe next season.
Barcelona vs Dortmund: Head-to-Head (H2H)
🔹 Barcelona: 3 wins
🔹 Draws: 2
🔹 Borussia Dortmund: 0 wins
Barcelona vs Dortmund: Prediction
Barcelona have never lost to Dortmund and look like strong contenders for the title. With key players rested and the home crowd behind them, they are favorites in this tie.
🔮 Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Borussia Dortmund
Barcelona vs Dortmund: Team News
Barcelona
✅ Available: Lewandowski, Torres, Raphinha, Pedri, Yamal, De Jong
❌ Unavailable: Dani Olmo (groin), Marc Casado (knee), Marc Bernal (knee), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (knee)
❓ Doubtful: Inigo Martinez (leg)
🔄 Expected Lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund
✅ Available: Adeyemi, Brandt, Can, Beier, Bensebaini
❌ Unavailable: Marcel Sabitzer (knee), Pascal Gross (suspended), Nico Schlotterbeck (knee)
❓ Doubtful: Niklas Sule (knock)
🔄 Expected Lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Svensson; Can, Ozcan, Brandt; Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier
Where to Watch
📺 Nepal/India: Sony Network
📺 USA: NBC, Peacock
Referee & Assistant Referees
⚽ Referee: Espen Eskås (Norway)
⚽ Assistant Referees: Jan Erik Engan, Isaak Elias Bashevkin (Norway)
