Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Match Prediction, Fantasy Football Tips and Possible Starting Lineups

Gameweek 5 of the Champions League has already served up its fair share of thrilling matches, but tonight’s showdown between Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona promises to steal the spotlight. A clash between two perennial powerhouses in the hunt for European glory, this matchup is one that football fans—especially those with a soft spot for German football—won’t want to miss.

Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona find themselves in elite company as two of the few teams to have notched four wins from five games in this season’s Champions League. With stellar starts to their 2024/25 campaigns, both sides will aim to cement their spot in the top eight and move closer to a coveted Round of 16 berth. Locked on 12 points and separated by a mere position in the standings, this matchup carries significant weight in shaping the 'league phase.’ 

These two sides have been lighting up the tournament. Barcelona leads the scoring charts with a staggering 18 goals, while Dortmund isn’t far behind with 16, making them the third-highest scorers. It’s safe to say that goals are almost guaranteed when these two offensive juggernauts clash. With the Signal Iduna Park as the electrifying backdrop and two teams committed to attacking football, this encounter is shaping up to be an unmissable spectacle. The question is, who will seize the moment and take a decisive step towards European glory? 

Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona – Match Date, Time and Venue 

Date: 13th December 2024                 

Time: 1:30 AM (IST)             

Stadium: Signal Iduna Park 

Location: Dortmund, Germany 

Borussia Dortmund’s Possible Starting XI 

Kobel; Ryerson, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Sabitzer, Nmecha, Gross; Malen, Guirassy, Gittens. 

Barcelona’s Possible Starting XI 

Inaki Pena; Kounde, Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Balde; Pedri, De Jong; Yamal, Dani Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski. 

Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Fantasy Team 

Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel (Dortmund) 

Defenders: Jules Kounde (Barca), Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund), Alejandro Balde (Barca) 

Midfielders: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (Dortmund), Lamine Yamal (Barca), Pedri (Barca), Dani Olmo (Barca) 

Forwards: Raphinha (Barca), Robert Lewandowski (Barca), Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund) 

Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona Fantasy Team Lineup

Borussia Dortmund vs Barcelona – Fantasy Team Captain and Vice-Captain  

Choice 1: Robert Lewandowski (C), Raphinha(VC)               

Choice 2: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (C), Lamine Yamal (VC)            

Disclaimer:  

The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision.