BVB in Champions League: Duel against Lille in Signal Iduna Park!

BVB in Champions League: Duel against Lille in Signal Iduna Park!

On March 3, 2025, Borussia Dortmund will play against OSC Lille in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League. The encounter is kicked off at Signal Iduna Park at 9 p.m., the preliminary appearance begins at 8 p.m. The exciting game can be seen exclusively at Amazon Prime, where Jonas Friedrich as commentator and Benedikt Höwedes will act as an expert.

The last few weeks have been successful for Dortmund under coach Niko Kovač. The team recently achieved two Bundesliga victories in a row with an impressive goal difference of 8: 0 and in the last six competitive games the defensive was able to play four times. This positive development gives the team the urgently needed self -confidence to attack in the Champions League. "We have to continue the victories," said Kovač before the decisive game against Lille.

warns of high spirits

Sport-Boss Lars Ricken carefully expressed himself optimistically and warned of excessive euphoria. "Focused and determined" is the motto for the upcoming challenge. Despite the strength of the opponent, who currently occupies fifth place in the French Ligue 1, Ricken sees the name Lille as relatively unimportant. However, the French team recently showed a fluctuating form, with an impressive defeat against Paris Saint-Germain (1: 4) and many top-class victories, including against Atlético Madrid and Feyenoord Rotterdam.

In addition, Julian Rerson became fit in time and could be part of the initial formation. Nico Schlotterbeck speaks of the stability and trust that Kovač brings towards the players. Striker Karim Adeyemi also reports on an ascending shape curve that the team now wants to prove in this international competition.

points and perspectives

The second leg against Lille will take place in France next week. Dortmund, if it progressed, could meet FC Barcelona in the quarter -finals, which further increases the anticipation for today's game. The expected lists of the two teams are as follows:

The referees of the game are under the direction of Sanchez Martinez from Spain. Dortmund hopes for a continuation of the positive series and will have to go into the game in order to get on in the Champions League. After a bumpy start of the season, BVB has long since dreamed of successful Champions League nights.