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Subs: Moldovan, Gomis, Paulista, Savic, Reinildo, Saul, Riquelme, Vermeeren, Barrios, Correa, El Jebari.
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Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Sancho, Nmecha, Adeyemi; Füllkrug.
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Subs: Meyer, Lotka, Ozcan, Haller, Reus, Duranville, Wolf, Moukoko, Brandt
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After a quiet night of Champions League football we go again. Atletico play host to Dortmund, sitting fourth and fifth in their respective domestic leagues. If we are being honest it is the least enticing of the four quarter-final ties. We should, however, not be negative about what will be an intriguing battle.
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Atletico have the highest-paid coach in the world and a squad laden with talent. They have, arguably, the best goalkeeper in the world in Jan Oblak and at the other end of the pitch the permanently cool Antoine Griezmann. In even better news for the hosts, they were given the weekend off so everyone in Spain could focus on the Copa del Rey final, so should feel pretty fresh.
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Dortmund, on the other hand, wish they didn’t play last weekend, losing 1-0 at home to Stuttgart to add to the pessimism at the German club. On the upside, they also have a plethora of talents at their disposal and if they can put together a decent 90 minutes, they can mix it with the best of them. Jadon Sancho has showed promise since returning to Dortmund and would like to prove himself in the Champions League spotlight.
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Anyway, let’s hope for a cracker!
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Kick-off: 8pm BST
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16- Atlético Madrid have never lost a Champions League final under Simeone (16 wins, 10 losses, 6 draws) in matches played at the Vicente Calderon and the Civitas Metropolitano. They have conceded only four goals in games and have kept 12 clean sheets. Among them. fort. pic.twitter.com/WlJS2Sl0q5
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 10, 2024
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16- Atlético Madrid have never lost a Champions League final under Simeone (16 wins, 10 losses, 6 draws) in matches played at the Vicente Calderon and the Civitas Metropolitano. They have conceded only four goals in games and have kept 12 clean sheets. Among them. fort. pic.twitter.com/WlJS2Sl0q5
— OptaJose (@OptaJose) April 10, 2024
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starting lineup
Atletico (5-3-2): Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Jimenez, Azpilicueta, Lino. Llorente, Koke, De Paul. Griezmann, Morata.
sub: Moldova, Gomis, Paulista, Sabic, Reinild, Saul, Riquelme, Vermaelen, Barrios, Correa, El Jebali.
Dortmund (4-2-3-1): Corbel. Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maazen. Sabitzer, Can; Sancho, Nmeka, Adeyemi. Furukrug.
sub: Mayer, Lotka, Ozcan, Haller, Reuss, Duranville, Wolff, Moukoko, Brandt.
preamble
I would go again after a quiet evening watching Champions League football. Atletico host Dortmund, who sit fourth and fifth in their respective domestic leagues. To be honest, this is the least appealing of the four quarterfinal matches. But don’t be negative about what will be an interesting fight.
Atlético have the highest paid manager in the world and a talented squad. They have Jan Oblak, arguably the best goalkeeper in the world, and on the other side of the pitch the always cool Antoine Griezmann. In further good news for the hosts, all Spanish nationals have been given a weekend off to concentrate on the Copa del Rey final, which should leave them feeling quite refreshed.
Dortmund, on the other hand, lost 1-0 at home to Stuttgart last weekend, leaving a pessimistic view of the German club that they wish they had never played. On the positive side, they have a wealth of talent at their disposal, and if they can put together a decent 90 minutes, they can combine the best of them. Jadon Sancho has shown promise since his return to Dortmund and is keen to prove himself in the Champions League spotlight.
Anyway, let’s hope for crackers!
Kick-off: 8pm (BST)
