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The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-finals commenced last night with two of the most entertaining games this season, and the quest for the coveted glory will offer us another two brilliant games tonight.
FC Barcelona are set to take on last year's finalists, Borussia Dortmund, in the first leg of the quarter-final tie tonight at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona.
They meet again 😤#UCL pic.twitter.com/15X6Hz8pXI
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 9, 2025
Barcelona thrashed Benfica 4-1 across two legs to enter the last eight, whereas Dortmund knocked Lille out by winning 3-2 on aggregate.
From possible starting XIs to Fantasy predictions, here is everything you need to know about the FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund match in the first leg of the quarter-final tie in the UEFA Champions League 2024-25.
Match Details
Match: FC Barcelona vs Borussia Dortmund - UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-Final First Leg
Date: 10 April 2025
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, Barcelona
Broadcasting and Streaming Details
The match will be streamed Live on the Sony Liv app and website. Viewers can also watch the game live on TV on Sony Sports Network.
Team News
FC Barcelona
Barcelona are themselves in scintillating form, remaining unbeaten in 22 games, having won 18, but they were restricted to a 1-1 home draw against Real Betis at the weekend.
A quadruple is still within reach for Barcelona, who have already won the Spanish Super Cup, and reached the Copa del Rey final after their 5-4 aggregate victory over Atletico Madrid last midweek.
The Catalan side have already faced the Black and Yellow Army on their road to the UCL quarters this season, as they salvaged a thrilling 3-2 win over Dortmund in the league phase game at Signal Iduna Park. Ferran was the saviour for Barca, scoring two late goals after Serhou Guirassy had equalised twice for BVB.
Borussia Dortmund had been unbeaten at home this season. Not anymore. pic.twitter.com/6G2q9UsQjr
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) December 12, 2024
The catalan side will be confident of taking the initiative back to Germany next week, with the aim of reaching a first semi since 2019.
Barca have never lost in five previous meetings with Dortmund, and manager Hansi Flick has a perfect 100% record against them, with six wins from six across his time with Bayern, including the league phase success.
The Final Workout 💪#BarçaBVB @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/OaF3WnAFBd
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 9, 2025
Hansi Flick will have to exclude Dani Olmo who suffered a recent injury, along with long-standing absentees Marc Casado, Marc Bernal and Marc Andre Ter Stegen. Inigo Martinez is also doubtful for the game tonight, though he is expected to return, but if will be suspended in the return leg if he gets booked.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund cannot be casted out against Barcelona tonight, because even though they are experiencing a terrible domestic season, the Yellow-Blacks have been a power in Europe in recent years.
Dortmund's sole knockout-stage loss in their past eight was last year's final at Wembley to Real Madrid, and Dortmund have won three consecutive away matches in such games.
It is a positive thing that their form in Europe is still good, as winning this tournament will definitely be the only way back into the competition for Niko Kovac's team next season.
⏳ Die letzte Einheit vor Barcelona! Niklas Süle ist wieder mit dabei, nur Marcel Sabitzer und Nico Schlotterbeck fehlen. #UCL pic.twitter.com/A3R39eu3dm
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 8, 2025
However, there is a long list of absentees for Niko Kovac's side; that might limit his options on the bench. Pascal Gross is suspended for this game, whereas Filippo Mane, Marcel Sabitzer, Nico Schlotterbeck, Cole Campbell, Ayman Azhil and Kjell-Arik Wätjen are all sidelined due to different injury concerns. Niklas Süle is also doubtful.
Maximilian Beier, Ramy Bensebaini, Yan Couto, and Julian Ryerson are in danger as well, as they will miss out the second leg if they receive any bookings tonight.
✈️ Mit diesem Kader reisen wir nach Barcelona! 🇪🇸#BarçaBVB #UCL pic.twitter.com/WyaX5f7JCW
— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) April 8, 2025
Head-to-head Stats (In UCL)
Barcelona are unbeaten in their five meetings with Borussia Dortmund in European competition (W3 D2), including a victory over them earlier in this season’s UEFA Champions League (3-2). Only against Lyon (8), Napoli (6) and Werder Bremen (6) have they played more in Europe without losing.
Across his spells with Bayern Munich and current club Barcelona, Hansi Flick has won all six of his meetings with Borussia Dortmund; his best 100% record against an opponent in this period. His sides have averaged three goals per game against them (18 in total), and netted at least three goals in five of the six matches.
Matches played: 3
Barcelona won: 2
Dortmund won: 0
Draws: 1
Possible Playing XI
FC Barcelona
Wojciech Szczęsny (GK); Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Frenkie De Jong, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski
Borussia Dortmund
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini; Felix Nmecha, Carney Chukwuemeka; Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier; Serhou Guirassy
Barcelona vs Dortmund: Fantasy XI Prediction
Szczęsny, Koundé, Iñigo, Can, Ryerson, Pedri, Beier, Yamal, Raphinha, Lewandowski, Guirassy