Barcelona crushed Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg and now head to Germany with a massive advantage. The Catalans are on fire under new head coach Hansi Flick and are eyeing a treble. But Dortmund, backed by their passionate home crowd, will be desperate to spark a Champions League miracle on home soil.
Match Info: Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona
| Match | Borussia Dortmund vs FC Barcelona |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
| Time | 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT |
| Venue | Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany |
| Watch (U.S.) | Paramount+ |
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Game Preview
Barcelona enters this one riding a serious high—they’ve gone undefeated in 2025 and sit atop La Liga. A first-leg 4-0 win gives them breathing room, but don’t expect them to take it easy. Their front three are locked in, and Flick isn’t the kind of coach who tolerates sloppiness.
Meanwhile, Dortmund have nothing to lose and everything to prove. Despite a tough Bundesliga season, they’ll try to ride the wave of energy from the “Yellow Wall” and channel some underdog magic in front of their fans.
Head-to-Head History
| Last 6 Matches | Barcelona Wins: 3 | Dortmund Wins: 1 | Draws: 2 |
Barcelona has had the upper hand historically and are unbeaten in their last three games against BVB. They’ve also scored at least 3 goals in each of those matches. Dortmund will need to rewrite that narrative—and quickly.
Team News
Borussia Dortmund:
- OUT: Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck, Marcel Sabitzer
- BACK: Pascal Groß (returns from suspension)
- Doubtful: Cole Campbell
Barcelona:
- OUT: Ter Stegen, Alejandro Balde, Marc Casadó
- BACK: Dani Olmo returns after injury
- Iñigo Martínez likely benched to avoid suspension risk
With such a strong first-leg cushion, Barcelona may rotate lightly, but expect the core stars to still play significant minutes.
Predicted Lineups
Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
- Kobel; Ryerson, Süle, Anton, Bensebaini; Groß, Brandt; Adeyemi, Svensson, Beier; Guirassy
Barcelona (4-3-3):
- Szczęsny; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martínez, Martín; Pedri, De Jong, F. Lopez; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Lewandowski’s return to his old stomping grounds adds major storylines. The Polish striker played at Dortmund from 2010 to 2014, and he’ll want to show he’s still king in front of the fans who once adored him.
Players to Watch
Raphinha (Barcelona):
- The Brazilian winger is on a tear—28 goals and 22 assists this season. With 12 Champions League goals, he’s chasing Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals in a single UCL season. He’s electric and one of the top Ballon d’Or contenders right now.
Gregor Kobel (Dortmund):
- The Dortmund keeper was the standout in the recent Bayern draw, making 9 saves. He’ll need a monster performance again tonight to keep Dortmund in this one and spark any hope of a comeback.
UCL Score Prediction
Barcelona’s firepower is just too much. Dortmund may grab a goal at home, but expect Barca to control the match and advance comfortably to the semifinals.
Predicted Score: Barcelona 3, Dortmund 1
Aggregate: Barcelona wins 7-1
How to Watch in the U.S.
| Platform | Availability |
|---|---|
| Paramount+ | Live full match & on-demand replay |
| CBS Sports Golazo Network | Highlights, commentary, post-match analysis |
| TUDN / ViX+ (Univision) | Spanish-language broadcast in the U.S. |
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If you’re a U.S. soccer fan, this one’s worth tuning into—especially to watch future stars like Lamine Yamal and current icons like Lewandowski.
