Barcelona will host Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday in the Champions League. While Barcelona is performing strongly in La Liga, Dortmund is further down the Bundesliga table. However, Champions League knockout games are often unpredictable. Dortmund reached the Champions League final last season, and their coach faces a challenge to stop Barcelona`s attacking players.
Barcelona`s attack is led by Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Raphinha, creating a formidable trio, supported by other dangerous players. Barcelona under their coach tend to allow opponents chances, but if Dortmund tries to play an open, high-scoring game, Barcelona is likely to have the advantage.
Maximilian Beier, a promising 22-year-old, could be a key player for Dortmund. He has been in good form recently and has contributed with goals and assists this season. While attention might be on Serhou Guirassy, who is a high scorer in the competition, Beier could find opportunities to exploit.
Beier, originally a central striker, has adapted to playing on the wing and has become a significant threat for Dortmund. He is expected to face Jules Kounde defensively, which will be a tough test for the young German player in the Champions League, where every match is challenging and opportunities arise to become a legend.
Ultimately, Dortmund`s scoring ability will be irrelevant if they cannot contain Barcelona`s Raphinha and Lewandowski, who have scored a combined 20 goals in the Champions League this season. Barcelona has been scoring prolifically in both La Liga and the Champions League. Emre Can needs to stabilize Dortmund`s defense, which will face many shots, but Dortmund will have counter-attacking opportunities. The team that capitalizes on their chances more effectively will win the match.
Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund 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
How to Watch Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Date: Wednesday, April 9
- Location: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys — Barcelona, Spain
- Live stream: Paramount+
- Odds: Barcelona -290; Draw +440; Borussia Dortmund +650
