The German giants are eager to avenge their defeat in the 2023-24 Champions League final. A big clash is expected as reigning champions Real Madrid prepare to host last season's runners-up Borussia Dortmund in their third match of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League group stage.
Real Madrid suffered a sudden blow to their season, losing to LOSC Lille in their previous game. Despite this, they remain strong, with a win in their first match in the group stage and an unbeaten record in La Liga this season.
Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund's season has been inconsistent. Although Dortmund top the Champions League group with two wins and a +9 goal difference, their form in the Bundesliga is shaky. Currently sixth in the national championship with four wins, one draw, and two defeats, Dortmund will be determined to win this match and maintain their place at the top of the Champions League standings.
Kick-Off:
- Tuesday, 22 October at 3:00 PM EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
- Wednesday, 23 October at 12:30 AM IST
- Location: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid
Form Guide:
- Real Madrid (all competitions): W-W-L-D-W
- Borussia Dortmund (all competitions): W-W-W-W-W
Players to Watch:
Vinicius Jr. (Real Madrid)
The Brazilian winger was the face of the final last season and scored the winning goal for Real Madrid in the last ten minutes of regular time. He will be very keen to perform similar heroics he did during their match against Dortmund. Vinicius is 24 years old and has been impressive this season for Los Blancos scoring 5 goals and providing 4 assists in La Liga but yet to make a single-goal contribution in the UEFA Champions League. A big performance here is seeing him maintaining a perfect start in this year’s UCL.
Serhou Guirassy team Borussia Dortmund
He was an outstanding player when Dortmund last won the Champions League and he has scored three times in this competition. This season, he has chipped in four goals in the Bundesliga. Dortmund will have its work cut out for them in this game and will depend on Guirassy to get anything out of this match since Karim Adeyemi has been ruled out.
Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting Tips & Odds
- Real Madrid to win – 1.44 odds (via Bet365)
- Over 2.5 goals – 1.44 odds (via Bet365)
- Both teams to score – 1.50 odds (via MyGreen)
Injury & Team News:
- Real Madrid: The Spanish giants continue to struggle with injuries. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Brahim Diaz are long-term absentees.
- Borussia Dortmund: Injuries have also hit Dortmund hard. Julien Duranville, Giovanni Reyna, and Yan Couto are confirmed absentees, while Pascal Gross is doubtful. Karim Adeyemi is ruled out with an injury, though Gregor Kobel, who missed training with stomach issues, is fit to play. Niklas Süle has rejoined the squad.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches: 12
- Real Madrid Wins: 6
- Borussia Dortmund Wins: 3
- Draws: 3
Predicted Lineups:
- Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Bellingham, Tchouameni, Valverde; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. - Borussia Dortmund (4-2-3-1):
Kobel (GK); Ryerson, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Sabitzer; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Serhou Guirassy
Match Prediction:
Since these two teams clashed in the final last season it should be a very competitive match. Of course, Borussia Dortmund will want revenge, but the creativity of the Spanish team and individual “names” in the attack coupled with the support of their fans should guarantee Real Madrid a victory. Expect a very interesting match with a lot of goals.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-2 Borussia Dortmund
Telecast Information:
- US: Paramount+
- UK: Amazon Prime Video, Discovery+
- India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv
- Nigeria: DStv Now
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