Real Madrid recorded a history-extending Champions League success at the expense of Borussia Dortmund in June.
However, the Germans haven’t needed to wait longer in order to get their shot at revenge, with the 2024 finalists set to collide in the League Stage on Tuesday.
Dortmund have made a strong start to the competition this season after winning their opening two matches. A stunning 7-1 win was achieved against Celtic on matchday two.
Los Blancos will be hoping for a response this week after losing their unbeaten record in the competition following a shock 1-0 defeat in France against Lille.
Odds
Real Madrid will be a short price to bounce back to winning ways in the Champions League on Tuesday. A Dortmund victory in Spain will be priced up at +500.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Real Madrid | -215 |
| Draw | +400 |
| Borussia Dortmund | +500 |
Dortmund Gunning for Revenge After Final Defeat at Wembley
| Total | Real Madrid | Borussia Dortmund | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Champions League Games | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Goals | 43 | 26 | 17 |
Real Madrid continued their excellent record against Dortmund in the Champions League final in June when winning a third successive match against the Germans.
Dortmund are now winless in their last five against Los Blancos since a 2-0 quarterfinal success in April 2014. Both teams have scored in four of the last five meetings.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -121
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Key Stats
- Real Madrid’s defeat against Lille was their first since a 4-0 loss against Man City in May 2023.
- The loss in France in Real’s first defeat in the group stage of the Champions League since October 2022.
- Dortmund scored seven goals in a Champions League match in the previous round for the first time since November 2016.
- The German side have won four of their last six away matches in the Champions League.
Real Madrid Team News
Los Blancos will be without two key defenders for the home match against Dortmund on Tuesday. Daniel Carvajal is out due to an ACL injury, while David Alaba is set to return in early December from the same injury.
Possible Lineup
Andriy Lunin (GK); Eder Militao, Aurelien Tchouameni, Antonio Rudiger, Ferland Mendy, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Yan Couto and Julien Duranville are both out until the start of next month. Giovanni Reyna is nearing a return following a groin strain. Karim Adeyemi is unlikely to feature on Tuesday, but Niklas Sule could return.
Possible Lineup
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Niklas Sule, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Emre Can, Pascal Gross, Jamie Gittens, Julian Brandt, Marcel Sabitzer, Serhou Guirassy
Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund Prediction
A fascinating rematch of the most recent Champions League final is set for this week. Dortmund have started the competition in excellent form, and they have been excellent on the road across the last two seasons.
However, it remains hard to overlook Los Blancos, as they bid to bounce back from a shock defeat in France.
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