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Preview: Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund - Prediction, Team News, Lineups
October 21, 2024
Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund meet at the Bernabeu in a rematch of the 2023-24 Champions League final, where Madrid triumphed 2-0. Both sides enter Tuesday’s clash with contrasting form in Europe. Madrid lost 1-0 to Lille on matchday two, while Dortmund sits atop the standings after thrashing Celtic 7-1.
Madrid has struggled defensively in the Champions League, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last five home games. Dortmund, though ruthless in Europe, has faltered domestically, losing their last two Bundesliga away matches. They also have never won at the Bernabeu in seven attempts.
Madrid has struggled defensively in the Champions League, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last five home games. Dortmund, though ruthless in Europe, has faltered domestically, losing their last two Bundesliga away matches. They also have never won at the Bernabeu in seven attempts.
team news
Madrid misses Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, while Kylian Mbappe returns. Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi is out, with Pascal Gross and Niklas Sule doubtful.
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy
prediction
Real Madrid 1-0 Borussia Dortmund
Madrid should edge out a narrow win against a Dortmund side struggling with inconsistency and injuries.