Atletico Madrid's Tactical Setup and Key Players for Dortmund Clash
3-5-2 Formation with Oblak in Goal
Atletico Madrid will line up in a 3-5-2 formation against Borussia Dortmund, with Jan Oblak starting in goal. The back three will consist of Gimenez, Witsel, and Hermoso. Molina and Marcos Llorente will provide width as wing-backs, while Koke and De Paul will anchor the midfield. Azpilicueta will slot in at right-back, and Morata will lead the line alongside the in-form Sebastien Haller.
Sebastien Haller's Crucial Goal
Haller, who recently joined Atletico Madrid from Borussia Dortmund, scored a crucial goal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. His header gave Atletico a 3-2 lead heading into the second leg in Dortmund.
Simeone Wary of Dortmund's Home Strength
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is wary of Borussia Dortmund's home strength ahead of the return leg. Dortmund has won all five of their home matches in the Champions League this season, scoring 15 goals in the process. Simeone knows that his team will need to be at their best to overcome the German giants.
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Follow live text updates of the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Borussia Dortmund and Atletico Madrid on our website. The match kicks off at 2000 BST on Thursday 11 April 2024.
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