Borussia Dortmund host Villarreal in their next European match on Tuesday.
The teams are set to clash in a UEFA Champions League group stage encounter. Both sides are in need of a positive result to advance their European ambitions after mixed starts.
Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal – Match preview and team news
- Date: Tuesday, 25th November.
- Kick-off: 8pm BST.
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund team news
Borussia Dortmund will be without influential defender Niklas Süle, who is sidelined with a mid-December injury return date. Left-back Ramy Bensebaini is also unavailable due to injury, forcing head coach Niko Kovač to make defensive adjustments for this crucial European fixture.
The Black-Yellows have demonstrated resilience despite these absences, maintaining their status as one of the Bundesliga’s title challengers.
Serhou Guirassy continues to spearhead the attack, and Karim Adeyemi has impressed with his dynamic performances across recent matches.
Villarreal team news
The Yellow Submarine face their own defensive challenges with centre-back Willy Kambwala unavailable and Pau Cabanes continuing his absence from the squad. Centre-forward Georges Mikautadze appeared in Villarreal’s recent La Liga victory over Mallorca, providing positive signs of his availability for the European challenge.
Head coach Marcelino García Toral has called on his squad to demonstrate resilience and maintain their intensity, particularly following their disappointing Champions League loss to Pafos earlier in the campaign.
Form
Borussia Dortmund
Dortmund’s form has been inconsistent. They have picked up just two points from their last three competitive matches, including dramatic league draws against Stuttgart (3-3) and Hamburg (1-1), and a heavy 4-1 loss to Manchester City in their last Champions League fixture. However, Dortmund are unbeaten at home this season, winning four and drawing two in all competitions.
Villarreal
Villarreal have failed to register a win in their opening four Champions League fixtures, collecting just one point. Their domestic form has been better, with four victories and a draw in their last five La Liga matches. European games have been tough—most recently, Villarreal drew 2-2 with Juventus but lost to Tottenham and Manchester City.
Predicted lineups
Borussia Dortmund: Kobel; Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Nmecha, Bellingham, Beier; Adeyemi, Chukwuemeka; Guirassy
Villarreal: Junior; Alfonso, Veiga, Marin, Navarro; Moleiro, Partey, Comesana, Buchanan; Oluwaseyi, Moreno
How to watch Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal?
The Borussia Dortmund vs Villarreal match will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports 4 (formerly BT Sport).
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