Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League – Preview

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Sreya

Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid – Borussia Dortmund hosts Real Madrid at the Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund on Matchday 2 of the UEFA Champions League.

Real Madrid sit atop Group H with three points and a superior goal difference, having defeated APOEL Nicosia 3-0 in their first game. Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, are in search of their first points in this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The German club fell to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur at the Wembley in their first game and are now placed third in the group.

Team News

Andre Schurrle, Marcel Schmelzer, Erik Durm, Raphael Guerreiro, Sebastian Rode and Marco Reus are sidelined through injuries for the home side.

The visitors have a lengthy list of absentees as well with Karim Benzema, Jesus Vallejo, Marcelo, Theo Hernandez and Mateo Kovacic missing out due to injuries.

Borussia Dortmund Possible Starting Lineup: Roman Burki, Lukasz Piszczek, Sokratis, Marc Bartra, Jeremy Toljan, Mahmoud Dahoud, Julian Weigl, Gonzalo Castro, Christian Pulisic, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Maximilian Philipp.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Keylor Navas, Daniel Carvajal, Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Nacho, Casemiro, Isco, Luka Modric, Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo, Marco Asensio.

“We’re in good shape. We come here on the back of a win and I’m pleased to once again be involved in a Champions League game at what’s a fine stadium. We’re ready for tomorrow’s game. This is a stadium that simply oozes Champions League and winning here represents a challenge for us.”

– Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid H2H Stats, the last five games between these two clubs have resulted in two wins for Real Madrid, one win for Borussia Dortmund and two draws.

Real Madrid are undefeated in 25 of their last 28 matches in the UEFA Champions League and are the clear favorites tonight, although Borussia Dortmund have been strong at home this season.

A 2-1 win for Real Madrid is the most likely result.