In the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, FC Barcelona will host Borussia Dortmund at home on April 9, 2025, at 9:00 PM at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.
Team performance
FC Barcelona:
The Catalans are in excellent form, having gone undefeated in their last 22 matches, winning 18 of them. They lead La Liga by four points and have also reached the Copa del Rey final. Their last match was a 1-1 draw against Real Betis.
Borussia Dortmund:
It has been a challenging season for the German team, currently sitting in eighth place in the Bundesliga. However, they have won their last two matches: 3-1 against Mainz and 4-1 against Freiburg, which will boost their confidence ahead of the match against Barcelona.
Important missing items
FC Barcelona:
- Dani Olmo: He is unavailable due to a muscle injury.
- Marc-André ter Stegen, Marc Casadó, Marc Bernal: They are out until the end of the season due to injury.
Borussia Dortmund:
- Nico Schlotterbeck: He will not be able to play for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury.
- Marcel Sabitzer: He cannot be deployed due to injury.
- Pascal Gross: He cannot play due to a suspension.
Tactical analysis
FC Barcelona:
Hansi Flick is expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. Robert Lewandowski will lead the team in attack, with Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal behind him. Frenkie de Jong and Pedri will control the game in midfield.
Borussia Dortmund:
Niko Kovac also prefers a 4-2-3-1 formation. In the attacking line, Serhou Guirassy will be the central striker, behind him Karim Adeyemi, Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier can support the attacks. In the midfield, Emre Can and Salih Özcan can provide defensive stability.
Weather conditions
During the match, Barcelona is expected to have a pleasant temperature of around 18°C and a light breeze, with no precipitation, so the weather will not significantly affect the game.
Tipmix tips
Considering the current form of the teams and the missing players, the following betting options are worth considering:
FC Barcelona win: Based on the home field advantage and the team's current form, Barcelona has a better chance of winning.
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