Champions League: Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks — La Liga Leaders to Overpower Germans? (Apr 9)

Barcelona are the current favorites to win the Champions League this season, and they will be heavily favored to overpower Borussia Dortmund in the last eight.

Hansi Flick’s side comes into this clash in excellent domestic form, winning each of their last ten. In the previous round, Barcelona powered past Benfica.

Borussia Dortmund have excelled in the Champions League in recent seasons, reaching the final last term. They booked their spot in this stage with a professional display against Lille.

Odds

Barca Unbeaten Against Dortmund

Barcelona boast a strong record against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League.

The sides previously collided in the 2019-20 group stages, with Barcelona landing a 3-1 win at the Nou Camp. A 0-0 draw was played out between the sides in the previous encounter at Signal Iduna Park.

Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund Key Stats

• Lamina Yamal became the youngest player in Champions League history to score and assist in the same match against Benfica.
• Borussia Dortmund have reached the last eight in the UCL in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2013-14.

Barcelona Team News

Dani Olmo is unlikely to return to action until the end of April. Barcelona will also be without Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, and Marc Andre ter Stegen.

Possible Lineup

W. Szczesny (GK); J. Kounde, R. Araujo, I. Martinez, A. Balde, F. de Jong, Pedri, L. Yamal, Gavi, Raphinha, R. Lewandowski

Borussia Dortmund Team News

Marcel Sabitzer has been ruled out for the next month due to a knee injury. Felix Nmecha could return to action in time to feature in Barcelona.

Possible Lineup

G. Kobel (GK); W. Anton, E. Can, N. Schlotterbeck, R. Bensebaini, P. Gross, F. Nmecha, K. Adeyemi, J. Brandt, M. Beier, S. Guirassy

Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund Picks

These sides have endured contrasting domestic campaigns. Barcelona look far too strong for Dortmund in this Champions League tie.

The Spanish side has scored a staggering 32 goals this season, which is their most since the 2011-12 season. We could see them dominating Dortmund in Spain on Wednesday.