BVB vs FCB, Champions League 2024-25: Where to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona and more
Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona, both in strong form this Champions League season, are set to clash on Wednesday night. With both teams in the top four of the group stage, it's shaping up to be an exciting encounter.
One of the most important and iconic matches of the Champions League 2024-25 is all set to take place at Signal Iduna Park. The 4th-placed Borussia Dortmund will be hosting 3rd-placed Barcelona at the Westfalenstadion on Thursday. FC Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund are among the top-scoring teams in this season's UEFA Champions League. Barcelona lead with 18 goals, while Borussia have scored 16.
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For Indian fans, the Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona UEFA Champions League group stage match will be available for live streaming on SonyLIV and will be broadcast on Sony Sports 1 TV channel. The match will begin at 1:30 AM IST (Wednesday night).
Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona:
Barcelona are currently atop the La Liga table after they bounced back from a loss to Monaco in their opening UEFA Champions League match to secure four straight wins. This also includes the 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich at Camp Nou. Hansi Flick's side also defeated French team Brest 3-0 to stay in the top three of the overall table.
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〞 FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 11, 2024
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have been struggling in the Bundesliga but excelled in the UCL, winning four of their five matches. Their only defeat came against Real Madrid, where they lost 5-2 while they beat Club Brugge, Celtic, SK Strum Graz, and Dinamo Zagreb in the competition.
BVB vs FCB: Head-to-head record
The two sides have met four times, with the Germans yet to secure a victory over the Catalans. Barca have won twice, both at home, while the two encounters at Signal Iduna Park ended in draws.
Borussia Dortmund: 0 wins
Barcelona: 2 wins
Draws: 2
Predicted lineups:
Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Gregor Kobel (GK) 每 Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, Ramy Bensebaini 每 Pascal Gro?, Felix Nmecha 每 Donyell Malen, Marcel Sabitzer, Jamie Gittens 每 Serhou Guirassy.
FC Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Inaki Pena (GK) 每 Jules Kound谷, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde 每 Marc Casado, Pedri 每 Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha 每 Robert Lewandowski.
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Karen Noronha is a versatile journalist with a passion for sports and K-pop. With over 7 years of experience at publications like IBTimes UK, DNA, and OTTPlay/DesiMartini, she seamlessly transitions between covering global athletic events and the dynamic world of K-pop.
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