Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona – Leg 2: Barcelona will look to finish the job in Germany after thrashing Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. The Catalans are eyeing a semi-final spot, while Dortmund need a historic comeback to turn things around at Signal Iduna Park.
📅 Date: April 16, 2025
⏰ Nepali Time: 12:45 AM
⏰ Indian Time: 12:30 AM
⏰ USA Time: 3:00 PM (April 15th)
🏟 Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona: Team Preview
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund are aiming for a historic comeback after a heavy 4-0 defeat in the first leg. Despite inconsistency this season, they recently held Bayern to a 2-2 draw in Der Klassiker. With Pascal Gross back and playing at home, BVB will look to restore some pride and push for a miracle.
Barcelona
Barcelona are in brilliant form, unbeaten in 2025 with 24 consecutive games. The trio of Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Yamal have been lethal, and manager Hansi Flick is on course for a potential quadruple. With a 4-goal lead, Barcelona are strong favorites to reach the semi-finals of Champions League.
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona: Head-to-Head (H2H)
🔹 Borussia Dortmund: 0 wins (last 6 meetings)
🔹 Barcelona: 4 wins
🔹 Draws: 2
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona: Prediction
Barcelona dominated the first leg and have momentum on their side. Dortmund may fight back at home, but the aggregate lead should see Barcelona safely through.
🔮 Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona (Barcelona win 7-2 on aggregate)
Team News
Borussia Dortmund
✅ Available: Kobel, Ryerson, Süle, Anton, Bensebaini, Gross, Nmecha, Gittens, Brandt, Adeyemi, Guirassy
❌ Unavailable: Schlotterbeck (knee), Sabitzer (knee)
❓ Doubtful: Emre Can (muscular)
🔄 Predicted Lineup: Kobel; Ryerson, Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Nmecha; Gittens, Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy
Barcelona
✅ Available: Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Pedri, De Jong, Yamal, Lopez, Torres, Lewandowski
❌ Unavailable: Ter Stegen (knee), Balde (hamstring), Casado (knee), Bernal (knee)
🔄 Predicted Lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Lopez, Torres; Lewandowski
Where to Watch
📺 Nepal/India: Sony Network
📺 USA: Paramount+, TUDN
Referee & Assistant Referees
Referee
Irfan Peljto (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
Assistant Referees
Senad Ibrišimbegović (BIH)
Davor Beljo (BIH)
