Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid are set to clash in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final, vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals.
Dortmund faced an uphill battle in the first leg as Atletico surged ahead with goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino.
A late strike from Sebastien Haller provided a glimmer of hope for Dortmund, setting the stage for an intense rematch in front of the yellow wall at Signal Iduna Park.
Edin Terzic’s men are in high spirits after a recent Bundesliga victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
With a solid group stage performance and a knockout stage win against PSV Eindhoven under their belt, Dortmund look poised to make a deeper run in the Champions League after past disappointments.
Despite a minor setback against Barcelona in the La Liga, Diego Simeone’s Atletico bounced back with impressive league victories and are determined to capitalize on their first-leg advantage.
Their defensive setup and strategic gameplay make them a formidable opponent as they aim to secure a semi-final berth.
Dortmund welcomes back Jadon Sancho who was missing in their last league game with an illness, while Donyell Malen and Julian Brandt look fit to make impactful contributions.
For Atletico, defensive stalwarts like Jose Gimenez and Cesar Azpilicueta are set to reinforce their backline, with Antoine Griezmann leading the charge in attack.
With the tie delicately poised, both teams will leave no stone unturned in their quest for victory. Dortmund seeks a comeback, while Atletico aims to maintain their lead.
