Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid – LIVE!
Borussia Dortmund have work to do if they are to beat Atletico Madrid and reach the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in more than a decade. The Bundesliga side trail 2-1 on aggregate after a first-leg defeat in Spain, with goals from Rodrigo De Paul and Samuel Lino putting Atletico in charge, before Sebastien Haller halved the deficit late on.
Dortmund sit fifth in the Bundesliga table, with their place in the Champions League next season under threat. Home advantage will be crucial tonight – they are unbeaten in their four European matches at Signal Iduna Park this season. Haller will not be involved for the hosts, after suffering an ankle injury, while Jadon Sancho has been dealing with illness.
Atletico come into this match off the back of a 3-1 win over Girona on Saturday, taking Diego Simeone’s side to within four points of third in La Liga. While they have been regulars in the knockout stages of the Champions League, it is seven years since they last reached the last-four. Whoever comes out on top tonight will face Barcelona or PSG in the semi-finals. Follow all the action with Standard Sport’s LIVE blog below!
Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid latest news
Dortmund lineup: Sancho starts
Atletico lineup: Griezmann and Morata paired up top
Kick-off: 8pm BST | Signal Iduna Park
How to watch: TNT Sports 2
Standard Sport: Atletico to go through
Griezmann looking to continue fine form
19:39 , Adam Pogrund
Having netted twice against Girona on Saturday, Antoine Griezmann has now scored 21 goals in all competitions this campaign.
This is his most prolific campaign since scoring 21 times in the 2018/19 season.
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19:36 , Adam Pogrund
Atletico’s Jose Giménez, Mario Hermoso, Koke, Alvaro Morata, and Stefan Savic would miss out on a potential semi-final first leg if they receive a yellow card tonight.
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Dortmund trio a booking away from suspension
19:32 , Adam Pogrund
Emre Can, Mats Hummels, and Ian Maatsen need to avoid a booking tonight.
A yellow card will rule them out of the semi-final first leg with Barcelona or PSG if Dortmund progress tonight.
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Slavko Vincic in charge tonight
19:27 , Adam Pogrund
The Slovenian has refereed seven Champions League group stage matches since making his tournament debut in 2016, including Atletico’s 1-0 win over Manchester United in the last 16 in 2021/22.
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Hermoso in for suspended Lino
19:19 , Adam Pogrund
The only change from the first leg for Atletico Madrid sees Mario Hermoso take the place of suspended Samuel Lino.
Lino doubled Atletico’s lead but the Brazilian wing-back picked up a yellow card to rule him out of tonight’s meeting.
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Brandt preferred to Nmecha
19:16 , Adam Pogrund
Edin Terzic makes one change from the first leg with Julian Brandt starting in place of Felix Nmecha.
Brandt replaced Nmecha at half-time last Wednesday and made an immediate impact.
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Atletico Madrid team in full
19:13 , Adam Pogrund
Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Azpilicueta; De Paul, Koke, Llorente; Griezmann, Morata.
Subs: Moldovan, Gomis, Gabriel, Saul Niguez, Correa, Savic, Riquelme, Vermeeren, Reinildo, Barrios, Nino.
Borussia Dortmund team in full
19:13 , Adam Pogrund
Borussia Dortmund XI: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Adeyemi, Brandt, Sancho; Fullkrug.
Subs: Meyer, Lotka, Salih Ozcan, Nmecha, Reus, Duranville, Wolf, Moukoko, Sule, Watjen, Bynoe-Gittens.
Atletico Madrid lineup
19:02 , Adam Pogrund
And here’s how Atletico shape up tonight…
18:59 , Adam Pogrund
Just over an hour until kick-off
Borussia Dortmund lineup
18:59 , Adam Pogrund
Here’s how Edin Terzic’s side start…
Dortmund’s impressive European form
18:56 , Adam Pogrund
Borussia Dortmund’s defeat to Atletico last Wednesday was their first in the Champions League since an opening day defeat to PSG.
They topped the ‘Group of Death’, picking up 11 points against PSG, AC Milan and Newcastle, before knocking out PSV in the round of 16.
They have been unable to match their fine European form domestically.
They currently sit in fifth in the Bundesliga. However, that could be enough to qualify for next year’s Champions League, with England and Germany tussling for an extra spot in the expanded 36 team tournament.
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Simeone looking to reach his fourth Champions League semi-final with Atletico
18:47 , Adam Pogrund
Diego Simeone is hoping to lead Atletico to their fourth Champions League semi-final under his management.
They last progressed to the semi-finals seven years ago, before being knocked out by rivals Real Madrid.
Will that change tonight?
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Dortmund seeking first semi-final since 2013
18:39 , Adam Pogrund
Borussia Dortmund are aiming for their first Champions League semi-final in 11 years.
The German side last reached the final four under Jurgen Klopp.
They beat Real Madrid to reach the final, before losing to Bayern Munich at Wembley – the same venue as this season’s showpiece.
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Dortmund vs Atletico head to head
18:28 , Adam Pogrund
After last week’s first leg the two sides have now faced each other five times in the Champions League.
Atletico are currently on top, with three wins to Dortmund’s two.
Dortmund last hosted Atletico in 2018, where they came out 4-0 winners.
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Diego Simeone expecting a ‘great Champions League night’
18:18 , Adam Pogrund
The Atletico boss is expecting a “great Champions League night” in Germany.
“You don’t need to say much to the players about the opportunity to be among the best four teams in Europe,” said Simeone.
“The team is in good condition.”
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Terzic praises Dortmund fans ahead of second leg
18:12 , Adam Pogrund
Head coach Edin Terzic believes Dortmund’s home fans at the Signal Iduna Park can help make the difference tonight
“It’s unique. It’s regularly sold out and it has helped us countless times over the years,” he said.
“We need a good result against Atletico and we’re pretty sure our supporters want to make that happen and create a good atmosphere.
“So we want to pay them back.”
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Standard Sport prediction
17:58 , Matt Verri
It’s hard to bet against Diego Simeone in a knockout game, although Dortmund’s late goal last week may give them a chance to progress.
A 1-1 draw, Atletico to progress 3-2 on aggregate.
Atletico team news
17:50 , Matt Verri
Thomas Lemar, Vitolo and Memphis Depay have all been ruled out, while Saúl Ñíguez was substituted early against Girona over the weekend, and is doubtful for the game.
First leg goalscorer Samuel Lino is suspended. Mario Hermoso has recovered from the thigh injury that ruled him out of the first leg, and will likely start.
Predicted Atletico Madrid XI: Oblak; Molina, Witsel, Gimenez, Hermoso, Azpilicueta; De Paúl, Koke, Llorente; Griezmann, Morata
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Dortmund team news
17:43 , Matt Verri
Sebastien Haller lasted only ten minutes against Borussia Mönchengladbach before reaggravating a left ankle injury, and could be out for the rest of the season.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is doubtful after exiting Dortmund’s game against Mönchengladbach with a back problem.
Donyell Malen recovered sufficiently from his thigh issue to come off the bench against this week and should start.
Jadon Sancho missed training last week due to a bout of illness, but was able to train over the weekend and is likely to feature in some capacity. Ramy Bensebaini is still out with a knee injury.
Predicted Borussia Dortmund XI: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Can; Brandt, Malen, Adeyemi; Füllkrug
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How to watch Dortmund vs Atletico
17:36 , Matt Verri
TV channel: Tonight’s game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 7:30pm BST ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream online via the Discovery+ app or website.
Live blog: Follow all the action live tonight right here with us!
Good evening!
17:30 , Matt Verri
Hello and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Borussia Dortmund vs Atletico Madrid!
It’s the second leg of this Champions League quarter-final tie, with Atletico holding a narrow 2-1 lead after victory in Spain last week.
Still all to play for though, with a semi-final clash against either Barcelona or PSG the prize.
We’ll have all the latest updates, build-up and team news ahead of kick-off, which comes at 8pm BST from Signal Iduna Park.
