Barcelona host Borussia Dortmund at Montjuic for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
The Spanish side, unbeaten in 22 games and eyeing a quadruple, face last year’s finalists who have struggled in the Bundesliga but remain strong in Europe.
Barcelona are on a 22-match unbeaten run, with 18 wins, despite a 1-1 draw against Real Betis over the weekend.
Their form is promising as they aim to reach their first semi-final since 2019.
Meanwhile, Dortmund’s chances are slim in the Bundesliga, lying eighth, but their strong European form keeps them in contention for another final.
Team News:
Barcelona: Raphinha should return to the attack, joining Lewandowski and Yamal. Dani Olmo is out, while Inigo Martinez is a doubt. Marc-Andre ter Stegen is sidelined, but Wojciech Szczesny has been solid in goal.
Dortmund: Marcel Sabitzer is out with a knee injury, and Niklas Sule is ruled out for the season with a meniscus tear. Guirassy is expected to start after being rested over the weekend.
Both sides are focused on this tie, with Barcelona aiming for glory across multiple fronts and Dortmund hoping to salvage their season through European success.
Probable Lineups:
Barcelona:
Szczesny, Kounde, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde,De Jong, Pedri,Yamal, Torres, Raphinha,Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund:
Kobel, Ryerson, Anton, Bensebaini, Svensson,Can, Ozcan, Brandt, Adeyemi, Guirassy, Beier
