The Champions League finally returns on Tuesday as the Round of 16 begins with a bang. Borussia Dortmund, with the massive support of the Yellow Wall behind the team, will host Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of this much-anticipated knockout round match. The two star-studded teams have changed quite a bit in the past few months. It should be a fascinating two legs between two great sides.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Paris Saint-Germain
- When: Tuesday, February 18
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV: UniMasa & Galavision
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Lucien Favre has survived the ax hanging above his head and got Dortmund back on track. The winter transfer window signing of striker phenom Erling Haaland from RB Salzburg has helped the Black and Yellow quite a bit. Since the Norwegian’s arrival, Dortmund’s attack has been flying. He’s formed instant chemistry with fellow young star Jadon Sancho to form one of Germany’s most deadly attacking duos in a very short time. Thanks to a recent rule change regarding cup-tying players, Haaland will be eligible to play for Dortmund in the knockout stages despite being one of the competition’s leaders with eight goals for Salzburg.
Unlike previous seasons, the timing of the UCL knockout rounds is lining up nicely for PSG. Neymar appears ready to return from injury for the important stretch of the season instead of missing it. Meanwhile, the rest of PSG’s talented squad is relatively fit and ready to go. Kylian Mbappe will be the man to keep an eye on in this match. Dortmund’s defense has been its biggest weak spot this season. If Mbappe can use his blazing speed and incredible intelligence to make life even worse for Dortmund’s back line, the Frenchmen could have a huge impact in the 180 minutes.
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