Borussia Dortmund set to welcome PSV Eindhoven at the Signal Iduna Park in the return leg fixture of the UEFA Champions League this Wednesday. In what seems to be the highlight as Donyell Mallen’s Haunt of his former club continues. We anticipate an exciting football with a high tempo as both teams fight for a spot in the quarter-final.
Borussia Dortmund vs PSV Eindhoven
Donyell Mallen’s opener against his former club followed by Luuk de Jong’s goal for PSV, secured the draw with the first leg ending in a 1-1 draw between Borussia Dortmund and PSV. A winner must emerge on Wednesday to move on to the next phase of the UEFA Champions League. Dortmund and PSV are meeting competitively for the second time following their first-leg draw. PSV tops the Eredivisie with 13 points clear of second place and are in pole position to winning their league, Whereas Dortmund are 4th in the Bundesliga. Following recent forms, Dortmund have managed just 2 wins in their last 5 matches, with two draws and a loss. On the other hand, PSV has won 3 matches and drawn 2 in their last 5 maintaining fine form.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Edin Terzic’s Men will have to improve on their performance against a PSV side who dominated them in the first Tie. Aside from Donyell Mallen who’s in incredible form at the moment, they face a very strong side in PSV. Borussia Dortmund will be without the services of Haller and Bamba due to injury and Nico Schlotterbeck who’s on suspension. However, With the available players in the squad, coupled with the home advantage of fans, they hope to come out victorious.
PSV Eindhoven Team News
PSV was rescued by Luuk de Jong’s goal which helped them secure a draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Peter Bosz’s Men are hoping to continue on their impressive run this season, gaining a quarter-final qualification this Wednesday. Despite injury concerns with Saibari, Veerman, and Noa Lang unavailable, they still pose a formidable threat to Borussia Dortmund. Johan Bakayoko who’s in fine form at the moment would be available for the fixture after being rested last weekend.
Dortmund Possible Lineups
Gregor Kobel, Ian Maatsen, Sule, Hummels, Julian Ryerson, Emre Can, Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, Jadon Sancho, Fullkrug, Donyell Malen
Coach: Edin Terzic
PSV Possible Lineups
Walter Benitez, Sergino Dest, Olivier Boscagli, Armando Obispo, Jordan Teze, Mauro Junior, Til, Schouten, Malik Tillman, Luuk de Jong, Lozano
Coach: Peter Bosz
Conclusion
PSV is currently one of Europe’s most in-form teams this season and will look to cap it up with a good Champions League run. However, despite the current statistics of both teams, Borussia Dortmund might edge out due to home advantage. Both teams currently share a 1:1 aggregate with the possible winner on Wednesday progressing to the quarter-final. Also, considering the unfinished business of Donyell Mallen against his former side PSV, Dortmund is expected to go all-out in attack. In all, it promises to be an exciting match this Wednesday at Signal Iduna Park.
Date – Wednesday, March 13
Time – 08:00 pm GMT
Venue – Signal Iduna Park