Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Hermoso, Savic, Koke, De Paul, Reinildo, Riquelme, Molina, Llorente, Griezmann, Depay.
– 03:00 February 21: PSV vs Dortmund (Live FPT Play)
Dortmund caused a big surprise when they convincingly topped the ‘group of death’, ahead of PSG, Milan and Newcastle. Meanwhile, PSV also made a strong impression with second place in Group B just behind Arsenal. This is the first time in 8 years that PSV has won the right to enter the next round of the Champions League.
Dortmund played excellently in the qualifying round when they topped the ‘group of death’. Photo: UEFA
This is a match that is considered balanced even though in the previous 3 meetings, Dortmund was superior with 2 wins and 1 draw. This is also the first time PSV coach Peter Bosz has met the team that fired him three seasons ago.
Dortmund is on a streak of 11 unbeaten matches in all competitions. Coach Edin Terzic’s team is also ranked 4th with 41 points after 22 rounds played. With a gap of up to 17 points compared to the leading team, Bayer Leverkusen, the opportunity to find the German championship is becoming too far away and perhaps the most possible goal right now for Dortmund can only be to maintain its position. Place in the Top 4 to ensure a place in next season’s C1 Cup.
PSV is leading the Dutch National Championship with 62 points and has almost won the domestic championship with 13 points more than second team Feyenoord, but clearly, PSV is unlikely to go far in the Champions League. League if looking at both strength and performance.
PSV is playing well in the national championship but it is difficult to advance far in the Champions League. Photo: UEFA
This match, Dortmund is without Emre Can due to suspension, Sebastian Haller is injured after returning from the CAN 2023 tournament. PSV also does not have striker Noa Lang.
Even though they have to be away, with stable performance, experience, a higher class than their opponents and the advantage of playing the second leg at home, Dortmund is still rated higher by experts in this top pair.
Probable teams:
PSV: Benitez; Teze, Boscagli, Ramalho, Dest; Saibari, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, De Jong, Lozano.
Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Can, Sabitzer; Brandt, Reus, Sancho; Full mug.
