In today’s Champions League duel between Borussia Dortmund and FC Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park, an impressive series for the Catalans is at stake. FC Barcelona have not lost any of their four European Cup games against BVB in the past.

Dortmund will do everything they can to break this streak and celebrate their first win against the Spaniards. With a win, both teams can take a big step towards the round of 16 and thus direct participation in the playoffs.

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Coach Nuri Sahin is forced to change Dortmund’s starting lineup compared to the 1-1 draw in Gladbach. Replacing the injured Niklas Süle (syndesmosean tear) he moved into central defense against Barca captain Emre Can.

On the offensive, Sahin surprisingly relies on Giovanni Reyna and Julien Duranville. Donyell Malen and Pascal Groß initially sit on the bench.

Duranville is on the field for the first time in a competitive game for BVB. It is Reyna’s first starting eleven appearance this season. The 22-year-old last started on the field for Dortmund in the DFB Cup against Hoffenheim on November 1, 2023. In the second half of last season, Reyna played on loan for Nottingham Forest. After his return, the offensive star was out for a long time with groin problems.

“This is not a decision against anyone.” “But the two boys deserve it,” said BVB coach Nuri Sahin before kick-off DAZN via Reyna and Duranville.

“Juju is just ready now. He has brutal speed. We want to use that. He’s cheeky. The stage is his now. I just wanted to take that momentum with me. “He trains well,” Sahin said of Duranville. Reyna moves well between the lines under opposition pressure, added the BVB coach.

Sahin also has one more option on the offensive: Karim Adeyemi is back in the BVB squad for the first time since October 1st after recovering from a torn muscle fiber.

Borussia Dortmund: Kobel – Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini – Sabitzer, Nmecha, Reyna – Duranville, Guirassy, ​​​​Gittens

FC Barcelona: Inaki Pena – Koundé, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde – Pedri, Casado – Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha – Lewandowski

A particular focus is on Robert Lewandowski, who has a remarkable goalscoring record against his former club Borussia Dortmund. The Polish striker has scored an impressive 27 goals in 26 competitive games against BVB. Lewandowski is particularly effective at Signal Iduna Park, where he has scored five times in his last three appearances. Dortmund’s defense will be required to keep the top scorer in check and stop his impressive streak.

Borussia Dortmund have had difficulties against Spanish teams in the Champions League in recent years. In the last nine meetings with the Spanish team, they have never kept a clean sheet and have conceded a total of 20 goals. The defeat on the third matchday of this season against Real Madrid was particularly quick, when Dortmund lost 5-2 after a 2-0 lead at half-time.

Both teams have demonstrated their offensive strength in the current Champions League season. Borussia Dortmund have scored 16 goals in the five games, marking one of the best starts in the club’s history. Serhou Guirassy particularly stood out with six direct goals. On the other hand, Barcelona has the chance to win five games in a row for the first time since the 2020/21 season, always scoring at least three goals. Raphinha is a key player who drives the Catalans’ offense with his numerous shots and assists. Both teams will rely on their offensive strengths to win the game.

No, the game will not be shown on free TV.

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