Champions League Preview: Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

Posted on April 30, 2013 by SoccerPunter

Real Madrid must overturn a three goals deficit and maintain a clean sheet if they want to reach Champions League final at Wembley.

Borussia Dortmund thrashed Real Madrid 4-1 last week in the Champions League semi-final first leg match held at Signal-Iduna-Park (Dortmund). R. Lewandowski was the only goalscorer on that night for the Germany Bundesliga club.

We would not be surprised if Jose Mourinho commands Sergio Ramos to man-mark R. Lewandowski tonight in the return leg at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.

According to Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund H2H statistics, Real Madrid have yet to lose a Champions League match at home this season. On top of that, they have managed a win and a draw against Borussia Dortmund in the past.

The Spanish Giants face a very strong opponent from Germany, Borussia Dortmund, which have not lost in Champions League this season, both home and away records.

It will be an uphill task for Real Madrid to score many goals against this Germany Bundesliga club. Moreover, Cristiano Ronaldo has just recovered from a thigh injury after he was sidelined for last weekend Spain La Liga match.

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