Celtic will face a stern challenge in their upcoming Champions League fixture as they travel to Signal Iduna Park to take on Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. Dortmund, fresh off a weekend victory over Bochum, will be eager to secure their second group stage win following an impressive 3-0 away triumph against Brugge.
After a heavy 5-1 defeat to Stuttgart a couple of weeks ago, Nuri Sahinโs Dortmund side will look to regain momentum on the European stage. With a relatively kind start to their Champions League campaign, the Germans are keen to take advantage of their home turf before a more challenging match against Sturm Graz on matchday three.
On the other hand, Celtic have enjoyed a strong run of form, winning their first group stage match 5-1 against Slovan Bratislava. Ange Postecoglouโs side followed that up with dominant domestic victories, including a 5-2 win over Falkirk and a 6-0 thrashing of St. Johnstone. Despite their recent form, Celtic head into this game as the underdogs, facing a Dortmund team that has ambitions of making it to the top eight of the extended group stage.
With both teams known for their high-scoring encounters, an exciting clash is anticipated. Dortmundโs last four matches have featured plenty of goals, and Celtic have been similarly prolific in front of the net. The visitors will hope to put in a strong showing against Dortmund, but with the hosts’ quality and home advantage, it will be an uphill battle for the Scottish champions.
Probable Lineups:
– Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Ryerson, Sule, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Can, Gross; Malen, Brandt, Adeyemi; Guirassy.
– Celtic: Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor; Engles, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Maeda.
Kickoff is set for 12:30 AM IST, and fans can expect a thrilling match as Celtic aim to make a statement in one of European football‘s most iconic venues.
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