Following a dominant 4-0 victory in the first leg at home, Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, travel to Germany to face Borussia Dortmund at Signal Iduna Park this Tuesday. In the first encounter, Barcelona showcased their strength with goals from Raphinha, young talent Lamine Yamal, and two goals from Robert Lewandowski. This match marks Lewandowski`s return to his former stadium where he played for Dortmund from 2010 to 2014, a period remembered for the team`s success under Jurgen Klopp. Barcelona are strong favorites to advance to the Champions League semifinals, where they are likely to face the winner of the Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich quarterfinal.
Here’s a look at the key aspects of the upcoming match:
Match Details
- Date: Tuesday, April 15
- Location: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany
First Leg Recap
Barcelona secured a convincing 4-0 win at their home ground. Raphinha opened the scoring early, followed by two goals from former Dortmund star Lewandowski, and a final goal from Lamine Yamal. This performance was one of the highlights of Hansi Flick`s team this season.
Barcelona`s Perspective
Hansi Flick, Barcelona`s coach, addressed the media before the game. He stated, “While we were pleased with the 4-0 win in Barcelona, we anticipate a challenging match tomorrow. Our team needs to enjoy the game, and we are prepared. We aim to perform well for ourselves and for our fans who have traveled to support us. We are focused solely on the Dortmund game and not looking beyond. Our football philosophy is to always strive for excellence. We have a team with great quality, and we approach each game with full concentration. Playing against Dortmund in the Champions League quarter-finals at their stadium will always be tough, and we need to be at 100%.”
Projected Lineups
Borussia Dortmund XI: Gregor Kobel, Waldemar Anton, Emre Can, Ramy Bensebaini, Julian Ryerson, Carney Chukwuemeka, Pascal Gross, Julian Brandt, Daniel Svensson, Serhou Guirassy, Karim Adeyemi.
FC Barcelona XI: Wojciech Szczesny, Jules Kounde, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Gavi, Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha.
Key Player to Watch
Raphinha, FC Barcelona: The Brazilian winger, who scored the first goal in the previous leg, has had a remarkable season. He has scored 28 goals and provided 22 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions, making him a standout attacker this year. There`s even talk of him being a potential Ballon d`Or contender in 2025, especially if Barcelona achieves Champions League success.
Match Storyline
Lewandowski`s Dortmund Return: This game is significant as Lewandowski returns to Dortmund, where he played from 2010 to 2014. During his time there, he scored 74 goals in 131 matches and won two Bundesliga titles under Klopp. After a successful stint at Bayern Munich, he joined Barcelona in 2022 and has been crucial for them. This game will be an emotional homecoming for him.
Match Prediction
Following their strong first-leg victory, Barcelona are expected to win this match and proceed to the semifinals of the Champions League, where they are likely to face either Inter Milan or Bayern Munich.
Prediction: FC Barcelona 3, Borussia Dortmund 1.
Champions League Quarterfinals Schedule
| Match | How to Watch |
|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | Paramount+; CBS Sports Golazo Network from 1:45 p.m. |
| The Golazo Show | Paramount+ |
| Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona | Paramount+ |
| Aston Villa vs. PSG | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| The Champions Club | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
| Scoreline | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| Match | How to Watch |
|---|---|
| UEFA Champions League Today pre-match | Paramount+, CBS Sports Golazo Network |
| The Golazo Show | Paramount+ |
| Inter vs. Bayern Munich | Paramount+ |
| Real Madrid vs. Arsenal | Paramount+ |
| UEFA Champions League Today post-match | CBS Sports Network, Paramount+ |
| The Champions Club | CBS Sports Golazo Network, YouTube |
| Scoreline | CBS Sports Golazo Network |
