The football world is eagerly waiting to witness the most awaited UEFA Champions League clash between Barcelona and Dortmund. Barcelona needs to solidify the top spot in the team while Dortmund will require a win to remain competitive in the game.
Despite witnessing a draw last weekend, Barcelona remains strong in their form with depth in midfield and attack.
Predri and Lewandowski are among the key players who led the charge and became the favorites for the win.
Dortmund remained inconsistent but with their dangerous attacking players like Sebastien Haller and Julian Brandt, Barcelona’s defence could be exploited. There unpredictable playing form is expected to add an element of danger to this clash.
Barcelona, with a mostly fit team, led by De Jong and Lewandowski, and Dortmund facing major injury concerns, the clash between the two will be an interesting game to watch on BT Sport, ESPN+, and other local broadcasters.
Head-to-Head and Betting Odds
Taking a look at past records, Barcelona has dominated Dortmund with 2 wins and 1 draw in the last encounters. Dortmund are yet to win against the Catalans.
The top football sportbooks suggest Barcelona as the clear favorite with betting odds 3/10, Dortmund being the underdogs with odds 6/1, and the possibility of a draw 7/2. These betting odds indicate Barcelona to be heavily favored owing to their strong form and home advantage.
On the other hand, the chances of Dortmund winning the game are slimmer due to their inconsistent performances affecting the betting odds.
You could get more comparisons and insights into the Barcelona vs Dortmund game by visiting the top football betting sites available online.
Match Details: Date, Time, Venue & Broadcast
The Barcelona vs Dortmund UEFA Champions League clash will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM BST.
The game king will take place at the iconic Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona, a popular destination that has witnessed countless moments in European football. UK fans can watch the game live on TNT Sports along with other streaming options via Discovery+.
Standard Sport’s Matchday blog will also cover the game to provideminute-by-minute updates, key insights, and detailed match analysis throughout the game.
Team News and Line-up Updates
Barcelona brings in some good news as Inigo Martinez is likely to return to the team after recovering from injury. This could improve their defense line. Dani Olmo is still injured, though, which may reduce their attacking options. In the attacking line, Raphinha may be preferred to Ferran Torres. This could provide a more direct attacking threat on the right wing. The main plot will have Robert Lewandowski taking on his old team, Dortmund, who will be keen to show his former side a thing or two. His movement and finishing skills will play a major role in Barcelona’s attacking strategy.
Dortmund’s setbacks will have Marcel Sabitzer and Niklas Schlotterbeck out of the game due to their injuries and this may create voids in both the midfield and defense. On top of that, Jude Bellingham’s loss has been a setback, but Couto is on hand to play a role in the squad. Plus, Felix Gross is suspended which would thin out their midfield options further. The voids might encourage a defensive formation for Dortmund based on quick counter-attacks and the creative possibilities of Julian Brandt and Sebastien Haller upfront.
Overall, Barcelona is likely to use a 4-3-3 in possession and use width while Dortmund may use a 4-2-3-1 in a style of tight defending and counter-attacking on the break. With this most awaited clash, coming together yet again at the UEFA Champions League 2025, this encounter is something you don’t want to miss!
