FC Barcelona heads to Germany looking to book their ticket to the Champions League semifinals after smashing Borussia Dortmund 4-0 in the first leg. They’re in top form this season—leading La Liga, in the Copa del Rey final, and riding a 24-game unbeaten streak—so Hansi Flick’s squad goes into the match full of confidence. Dani Olmo is back in the squad, while Alejandro Balde’s absence opens the door for young Gerard Martín to possibly start. At the back, there are doubts around Íñigo Martínez, and up front, the Yamal-Raphinha-Lewandowski trio could get the nod again—though Ferran Torres is also pushing for a spot.

As for Dortmund, they’re facing an uphill battle and know that pulling off a comeback is close to impossible. Still, they want to put in a better showing. Their sporting director, Lars Ricken, even admitted that qualifying would be a miracle. On top of that, Emre Can might miss the game, which could force some tactical tweaks. History is also on Barça’s side—they’ve had the upper hand in previous matchups. A win—or even a respectable loss—would be enough for Barça to confirm their return to the Champions League semifinals, something they haven’t done since 2019.