by Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund LIVE!
The Champions League quarter-finals continue tonight as two of the competition’s outsiders battle it out in the Spanish capital. Atletico host Dortmund at the Metropolitano Stadium looking to secure a positive result for Germany in next week’s second leg, after Inter Milan were denied penalties in a last 16 thriller after finishing top to reach first a group that included Lazio, Feyenoord and Celtic. .
Diego Simeone’s side returned to the top four in LaLiga with a late win over Villarreal at the weekend and now face a Dortmund side who had an impressive first-round victory over PSV Eindhoven after beating Paris Saint- Germain to reach first place in a tough Group F. Although they recently celebrated a disappointing win against Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker, it has otherwise been a disappointing home campaign for BVB, who currently sit fifth and 23 points off the pace for the title. after a home loss to Stuttgart at the weekend. .
The winners of this quarter-final will play either Barcelona or PSG in the last four, with those two European winners competing in their first leg in Paris tonight. Follow Atletico Madrid vs Dortmund in the Champions League live below!
Latest updates from Atletico Madrid vs Dortmund
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Start time: 8pm BST | Metropolitano Stadium
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How to watch: TNT Sports 2
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Atletico Madrid team news: Memphis Depay injured
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Borussia Dortmund team news: Emre Can should be playing
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Score prediction
Game Borussia Dortmund
19:01 , Adam Pogrund
And this is how Dortmund will prove tonight…
Atletico Madrid Online Game
18:58 , Adam Pogrund
This is how Simeone’s side starts…
18:51 , Adam Pogrund
The Belgian faces his former club Borussia Dortmund for the first time at Atletico.
In his four years in Germany the defensive midfielder won the DFB-Pokal and the DFL-Supercup.
Since moving to Madrid two years ago he has made 62 appearances in La Liga.
What impact could he have tonight?
A look at who’s in charge tonight
18:44 , Adam Pogrund
Italian Marco Guida will decide the quarter final.
Guida will be officiating in just his second Champions League final.
The 42-year-old has amassed just under 200 Serie A games in 10 years.
In his eight Champions League games he is yet to be shown a red card.
previous meetings at Atletico vs Dortmund
18:31 , Adam Pogrund
The two sides have faced each other four times in the Champions League, with two wins each.
Dortmund have scored six to Atletico’s four in those meetings.
It was the last game in the group stages of the 2018/19 season.
The Spaniards won 2-0 at home, but lost 4-0 at Signal Iduna Park a month earlier.
Atletico’s impressive home record under Simeone
18:22 , Adam Pogrund
Atletico Madrid are still winless in Champions League home games under the Argentine.
In 16 games they have won 10 and drawn six.
Atletico kept 12 clean sheets in those fixtures, conceding just four times.
That impressive record saw them reach two finals in Simeone’s 13 years at the helm.
Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic echoes Simeone’s suggestions
18:14 , Adam Pogrund
“The drama that makes Atletico Madrid successful is well known,” said the German boss at a press conference yesterday.
“They have implemented a new defensive art. It is not easy for any team in the world here.”
“Atletico have had a lot of attacks, and it’s a big challenge for us. We know we can’t make mistakes,” he said.
“They are able to implement their style of play and we have to rise to the occasion.
Simeone praises Borussia Dortmund’s “toughest side”.
18:09 , Adam Pogrund
Diego Simeone says Borussia Dortmund are the “toughest opponent” Atletico Madrid could face in the quarter-finals.
“They have a lot of good qualities,” said Simeone.
“They are the toughest opponent. They haven’t lost away from home in four months, and they are great on the counter attack.
“They are very strong in both boxes, and they are the toughest team in the last eight of the competition.”
Atletico Madrid vs Dortmund Prediction
18:03 , George Flood
Both teams have raised their game for Europe’s big nights this season, but a top-class goal is likely to be the order of the day here.
Draw 1-1.
Borussia Dortmund team news
18:02 , George Flood
Dortmund are still without Memphis Depay’s Netherlands team-mate Donyell Malen, who did not travel to Madrid due to ongoing thigh problems.
Meanwhile, Algerian defender Ramy Bensebaini may not play again this season due to knee ligament damage suffered on international duty last month.
However, BVB boss Edin Terzic expects captain Emre Can to be fit to face Atletico after a bout of illness, with Felix Nmecha set to start in midfield if not.
Goalkeeper Nico Schlotterbeck is available again in Europe after being suspended against PSV Eindhoven in the last 16.
Prediction line Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Maatsen; Sabitzer, Emre Can; Sancho, Brandt, Adeyemi; Füllkrug
Atletico Madrid team news
17:54 , George Flood
Atletico were hit tonight by the absence of Memphis Depay, who will be sidelined after suffering a muscle injury which is expected to keep the Dutchman sidelined for at least three weeks.
Antoine Griezmann and Alvaro Morata should lead the line this evening.
French midfielder Thomas Lemar is a long-term absentee for the hosts after rupturing his Achilles tendon earlier in the season.
Diego Simeone is also a doubt about versatile defender Mario Hermoso ahead of Dortmund’s visit to Madrid.
Atletico Madrid predicted line-up: Oblac; Lino, Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Witsel, Molina; De Paul, Koke, Marcos Llorente; Morata, Griezmann
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Dortmund
17:49 , George Flood
TV channel: Tonight’s game will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 2. It kicks off at 7:30pm.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers will be able to watch a live stream online via the Discovery+ app or website.
Welcome to Atletico Madrid vs Dortmund Live Streaming
17:47 , George Flood
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s live coverage of Atletico Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund in the 2023/24 Champions League quarter-final.
Two of the competition’s outsiders locked horns at the Metropolitano Stadium in tonight’s final as we look forward to last night’s thriller between rivals Real and Manchester City in the Spanish capital.
Kick-off is at 8pm BST, so stay tuned for the latest fixtures and team news and live updates throughout the evening.
