UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final
Preview: FC Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund – April 9, 2025
The UEFA Champions League
quarter-finals bring an electrifying clash as FC Barcelona host Borussia
Dortmund on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. Both teams are eager to secure
a first-leg advantage in their quest for European glory.
Event
Details
- Fixture:
FC Barcelona vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Competition:
UEFA Champions League – Quarter-final (1st Leg)
- Date:
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- Kick-off Time:
9:00 PM CEST / 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- Venue:
Estadi Olรญmpic Lluรญs Companys, Barcelona, Spain
- Referee:
Espen Eskรฅs (Norway)
How
to Watch / Live Stream
- United Kingdom:
BT Sport
- United States:
Paramount+
- Germany:
DAZN
- Spain:
Movistar Liga de Campeones
- Global:
UEFA.tv (highlights and replays)
Team
News
FC
Barcelona
Under the guidance of manager Hansi
Flick, Barcelona have been in formidable form, leading La Liga and progressing
confidently in the Champions League. They aim to capitalize on their home
advantage in this crucial fixture.
Injuries/Suspensions:
- Marc-Andrรฉ ter Stegen: Unavailable due to a knee injury.
- Dani Olmo:
Sidelined with a muscular injury.
- Marc Bernal:
Out with an ACL injury.
- Marc Casadรณ:
Unavailable due to ligament issues.
Key Players:
- Robert Lewandowski:
The prolific striker has been a consistent goal-scoring threat.
- Raphinha:
Currently the top scorer in the Champions League with 11 goals.
- Lamine Yamal:
The young winger has impressed with his pace and creativity.
Borussia
Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund, led by coach Niko
Kovac, have had a challenging Bundesliga season but remain a formidable force
in Europe. They seek to upset Barcelona and gain an advantage ahead of the
second leg.
Injuries/Suspensions:
- Nico Schlotterbeck:
Out for the season with a knee injury.
- Pascal Gross:
Suspended for this fixture.
- Marcel Sabitzer:
Unavailable due to an MCL injury.
- Niklas Sรผle:
Doubtful with a leg injury.
Key Players:
- Marco Reus:
The experienced captain provides leadership and creativity.
- Jude Bellingham:
The young midfielder adds dynamism and skill to the lineup.
- Gregor Kobel:
The goalkeeper's performances could be pivotal in keeping Dortmund in the
tie.
Possible
Lineups
FC
Barcelona (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper:
Wojciech Szczesny
- Defenders:
Jules Koundรฉ, Pau Cubarsรญ, รรฑigo Martรญnez, Alejandro Balde
- Midfielders:
Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Gavi
- Forwards:
Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal
Note: This lineup reflects the latest team news and injury
updates.
Borussia
Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper:
Gregor Kobel
- Defenders:
Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini
- Midfielders:
Salih รzcan, Jude Bellingham
- Attacking Midfielders: Donyell Malen, Marco Reus, Karim Adeyemi
- Forward:
Sebastien Haller
Note: Adjustments have been made due to suspensions and injuries.
Playing
Ground: Estadi Olรญmpic Lluรญs Companys
With the Camp Nou undergoing
renovations, Barcelona have temporarily relocated to the Estadi Olรญmpic Lluรญs
Companys for the 2024/2025 season. Located on Montjuรฏc hill, the stadium has a
seating capacity of approximately 55,000 and has been adapted to meet UEFA
standards. The venue offers a unique atmosphere, and Barcelona have made it a
fortress during their tenure.
Head-to-Head
Record
FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund
have faced each other three times in competitive matches.
- Total Matches:
3
- Barcelona Wins:
2
- Draws:
1
- Dortmund Wins:
0
Their most recent encounter was on
December 11, 2024, during the Champions League group stage, where Barcelona
secured a 3-2 victory at Signal Iduna Park. Raphinha played a pivotal role in
that match, contributing significantly to the win.
Match
Preview
This quarter-final tie brings
together two clubs with rich histories and attacking philosophies