Although not the main favourites to do well in this competition, Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid will quietly be confident that they can cause a shock if they progress from the quarter finals.
Both sides are well aware of what it takes to obtain European glory, and they’ll be amongst the big boys of European football if they can get through to the last four.
Here, we look at this clash and what could happen.
First Leg – Venue, Date, and Key Details
Borussia Dortmund vs. Atletico Madrid
- Date: Wednesday, April 10
- Kick Off: 8pm BST
- Venue: Metropolitano Stadium
Second Leg – Venue, Date, and Key Details
Atletico Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Date: Tuesday, April 16
- Kick Off: 8pm BST
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park
Head-to-Head History and Previous Encounters
- UCL 2018/11/06 Atletico Madrid 2 – 0 Borussia Dortmund
- UCL 2018/10/24 Borussia Dortmund 4 – 0 Atletico Madrid
Tactical Analysis and Key Matchups
If Eden Terzic is to take Borussia Dortmund into the semi-finals, then he will need to be patient as he’ll be coming up against a stern Atletico Madrid side.
Diego Simeone’s side are famous for making European nights frustrating for all of the continent’s top sides and this will be no different.
Terzic has proven to be versatile this season and they’ll go into the game confident after beating Bayern Munich in March.
For Madrid, this competition is their best chance of glory this season and if they can keep Dortmund’s forwards quiet, they’ll know they can prove dangerous up front after knocking out Inter Milan in the last round.
Player Form and Impact
Dortmund will know their attacking players can have a big say on this tie and if they arrive in top form then Atletico are in for a tough night.
Julian Brandt, Donyell Malen, and Niclas Fullkrag have all excelled in front of goal this season, and with Jaden Sancho now part of the attacking mix, Dortmund will be confident they can score goals.
Atletico have a stubborn defence with Jose Gimenez and Stefan Savic at the heart of it, but they have excellent players up top for when they want to counter.
Antoine Griezmann, Alvaro Morata, and Memphis Depay all play their part when Madrid are attacking, and their input could be vital.
Predictions and Expectations
This is a tough tie to call as both teams have superb players, but Simeone is a master in this situation. His team can soak up pressure and although Dortmund may get on the scoresheet, Madrid will find the net also and they can advance by a narrow margin.
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