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Tournament: UEFA Champions League

Date: April 9, 2025

Kick-off Time: 7:00 PM GMT

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

The UEFA Champions League is all set to get underway with its quarter-final round of fixtures. Five-time champions FC Barcelona will renew their ties with Borussia Dortmund at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys come Wednesday. The Catalan giants have qualified for the last eight for the first time since 2020 and will be ever so motivated to stamp their authority on this fixture. Barcelona come into this fixture after defeating SL Benfica over two legs in the RO16. Hansi Flick’s boys are flying high and have momentum on their side. They have been highly consistent across all competitions and are yet to face a defeat in the calendar year.

Raphinha is Barcelona’s man in form having notched up 25 goals and 18 assists so far. Robert Lewandowski has also made 41 goal contributions with 38 goals and three assists while Lamine Yamal has recorded 30 goal contributions with 13 goals and 17 assists. Borussia Dortmund on the other hand has had a season filled with contrasting performances. While they have struggled by all means in their domestic competitions, the Black and Yellow have been one of the best-performing sides in Europe.

The German giants knocked out French outfit Lille with a 3-2 win on aggregate in the UCL last 16. Dortmund have won three of their last four games while scoring nine goals in the process. Serhou Guirassy is the highest goal contributor with 25 goals and five assists. Jamie Gittens has racked up twelve goals and three assists while Julian Brandt has four goals and eleven assists.

FC Barcelona Team News

Barca will come into this game without Marc Casado, Dani Olmo, Andreas Christensen, Marc Bernal, and Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Moreover, Inigo Martinez is also expected to miss this game.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

The visitors will not have Niklas Sule available for selection for this game, but German international Nico Schlotterbeck is expected to return to the starting XI.

FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineups

FC Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-5-1):

Goalkeeper: Szczesny

Defenders: Kounde, Araujo, Martinez, Balde

Midfielders: Pedri, De Jong, Fermin

Forwards: Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel

Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, Daniel Svensson

Midfielders: Marcel Sabitzer, Pascal Grob

Forwards: Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens, Serhou Guirassy

FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head Record

Key Players to Watch in FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund

Raphinha (FC Barcelona)

The Brazilian international has been the top-performing player for Barcelona this season, especially in the Champions League. Raphinha has hit double figures both in terms of goals and assists and will be keen on adding more to his tally. The 28-year-old has two assists with an xAG of 1 in his last five appearances.

Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund)

The 29-year-old will be Dortmund’s main weapon up front. Guirassy will have to bring his scoring boots to this game to take his side over the line. He was on the scoresheet twice the last time Dortmund faced off against Barcelona. The Guinean international has netted six goals with an xG of 6.9 in his last five appearances.

FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Both teams have a lot at stake heading into this fixture. While Barcelona is undefeated in 2025, Dortmund will be motivated to settle scores for the previous defeat. It is going to be an equally poised clash therefore we expect this game to end in a stalemate.

Predicted Score: FC Barcelona 2-2 Borussia Dortmund

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