In the quarterfinals of the Champions League, FC Barcelona will host Borussia Dortmund. The teams met last season in the final.
The Spanish club is considered to be the favorites to win the competition this season. They will be looking to advance after dominating the first leg of their match against the German team.
Despite the team’s struggles this season, winning the match against Barcelona will give the German club a boost and help them reach the semi-final stage of the competition.
At present, the hosts are leading the league with a four-point advantage. Moreover, they are in the Copa del Rey final. Under the leadership of Hansi Flick, the team has transformed and is in a strong position to win the treble.
Despite the team’s disappointing draw against Real Betis, Barcelona is on a seven-game winning streak. The team is full of confidence due to its star-studded roster.
Coming into the season, the visitors were not at their best. Before he was fired, Nuri Sahin lasted less than 200 days as the team’s coach. Although the team has started to show signs of stability under the leadership of coach Kovac, there is still much work to be done.
Since the appointment of new coach, the team has been able to improve its position in the league and stay undefeated in the Champions League. However, it will be very difficult for them to face Barcelona, as the Spanish club is regarded as the best team in the world. The Hard Tackle has analyzed both squads and tried to predict the tactics that they will use.
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund starting lineup :
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
Szczesny; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Torres, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund possible starting lineup:
Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Svensson; Can, Ozcan, Brandt; Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier
Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction :
Barcelona 2-1 Borussia Dortmund
Despite the lack of consistent performances from their players, Borussia Dortmund still have the necessary quality to take on the formidable Barcelona team. The home team is expected to win this match, and according to the Hard Tackle, they’ll be able to do so with a 2-1 victory.
