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Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona Champions League Injury News – Big Update On Raphinha’s Availability

With their passionate home crowd behind them, Dortmund will be hoping to get an early goal and push Barca on the back foot.

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Borussia Dortmund face a mountain to climb as they host Barcelona at Signal Iduna Park for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. The Bundesliga side were handed a crushing 4-0 defeat in the first leg at the Camp Nou, where Barcelona’s attacking trio of Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, and Lamine Yamal ran riot to all but seal La Blaugrana’s spot in the semi-finals.

Dortmund, however, will not throw in the towel. Over the weekend, they earned a hard-fought point away at Bayern Munich. With their passionate home crowd behind them, Dortmund will be hoping to get an early goal and push Barca on the back foot. But with a four-goal deficit, they’ll need something special.

🎙️ HANSI FLICK: “The 4–0 win in the first leg gives us a big advantage, but tomorrow’s match will still be tough. We want to play well and maintain our level.”#BVBBarça @ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/nlIXxLTHLF
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 14, 2025

Borussia Dortmund Injury News

Borussia Dortmund will be without four players for the second leg, including two key players, midfielder Marcel Sabitzer and defender Nico Schlotterbeck, both of whom are sidelined through injury. Youngsters Filippo Mane and Cole Campbell are also expected to miss out. However, there is a boost for Dortmund as Pascal Gross returns to the squad after serving a suspension in the first leg.

Dortmund will also be keeping a close eye on Emre Can’s condition as he is doubtful for the second leg due to a muscle problem. His fitness will be assessed ahead of the match.

🎙️ Niko Kovac ahead of BVB vs Barcelona:

"We rested Emre in training today. He's had muscular problems in his adductor area for weeks and is always biting his teeth. You have to emphasize that. It's possible that he won't play tomorrow, we'll have to see."#BVBBarca
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) April 14, 2025

Borussia Dortmund Probable Starting Lineup:

Kobel; Ryerson, Sule, Anton, Bensebaini; Gross, Nmecha; Gittens, Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy

Also read: Barcelona Still Improving: Hansi Flick Urges Caution After Thrashing Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona Injury News

Barcelona have received a major boost ahead of the second leg, with key midfielder Dani Olmo returning to the squad after recovering from an adductor injury. The Spanish international received medical clearance on Sunday and is available for selection for the first time in five matches. Olmo’s return adds creativity and experience to Barcelona’s midfield, with Olmo having contributed 7 goals and 2 assists in La Liga this season, along with 1 goal and 1 assist in the Champions League.

Raphinha picked up a minor knock during Barca’s 1-0 victory over Leganes but he is expected to be fit for this match. However, with a 4-goal lead, Hansi Flick might opt to start Ferran Torres to give Raphinha some rest. The 28-year-old Brazilian forward has been in sublime form for Barcelona this season, delivering 28 goals and 20 assists in all competitions. His impact in the Champions League has been particularly impressive, with 12 goals and seven assists in just 11 games, making him one of the standout performers in Europe this season.

The squad list for Dortmund! ⭐️#BVBBarça pic.twitter.com/rXBPuWCk5K
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) April 14, 2025

Barcelona will be without four players for the second leg, as Marc Casado, Marc Bernal, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, and Alejandro Balde are all sidelined due to injury. Balde was injured against Leganes on the weekend. Gerard Martin, who replaced him in that match, is expected to step in once again at left-back.

Barcelona Probable Starting Lineup:

Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Martin; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Lopez, Torres/ Raphinha; Lewandowski

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